Strings Program Manager

Strings Program Manager

Full Time Salaried: Reports to Director of Programs

Direct Reports: Strings Teaching Artists

Compensation Range:  $50,000-$55,000

Yearly COLA plus opportunities for salary increases will be evaluated annually.

Benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance, Holiday, Sick, Vacation. 401k offered after 90 days of employment with up to 3% match.

Responsibilities:

The Strings Program Manager is responsible for the overall safety, development, organization, execution, and administration of the BRAVO Strings Program. Areas of responsibility include the Creation & implementation of curriculum for the beginning & advanced Strings ensembles, Curriculum staff training, supervising of all staff in the BRAVO Strings Program, teaching, leading and/or conducting both beginning & advanced Strings full rehearsals & sectionals, selecting repertoire, overseeing the Private Lessons schedule, and managing the BRAVO Ambassadors program. Proficiency in at least one string instrument is required.

Main Duties

• Ensure that BRAVO’s philosophy, mission, vision and values  are in alignment with the BRAVO Strings program and is carried out in the classroom 
• Ensure a welcoming environment for BRAVO students and families
• Primary contact for communication between BRAVO and parents/families
• Build, cultivate, and oversee the recruitment and hiring process of BRAVO Strings staff
• Work with Winds Program Director to build and maintain the continuity of the BRAVO Youth Orchestras Program 
• Assist Operations in ordering & receiving instrument donations and the inventory process for the winds program
• Work with the SUN Manager, School Admin, and Director of Programs to recruit and enroll new students into the BRAVO beginning Strings program in collaboration with the SUN program model
• Manage the whole Strings program student enrollment, attendance, data tracking, progress reports, assessments & re-enrollment
• Work with Winds Program Manager for planning concerts, performances, field trips, Guest Artists & transportation
• Supervision of any Student Interns or volunteers assigned to work in the Strings program
• Generate a monthly report of your program and workload
• Create and manage the overall annual Strings Program Budget
• Attend monthly meetings, including but not limited to PD training & workshops, staff meetings, program meetings, and 1:1’s
• Regular 1:1’s and team meetings with all strings Program Staff
• Oversee Private Lessons schedule for BRAVO Students within the program
• In partnership with the Winds Program Manager, oversee all aspects of the BRAVO Ambassadors Program (rehearsals, scheduling, onboarding, reporting, performances)
• Travel between program sites and BRAVO office

Community Partnerships:

• Work with the other BRAVO programs and volunteers, School Districts, SUN Community Schools, and University partners to create sustainable partnerships and collaborative programs.
• Assist with the BRAVO Community Orchestra and BRAVO Hub performances when available

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Based on our community, experience serving bilingual families, students, and staff are highly desirable.
• Strong commitment to El Sistema’s philosophy of social change through music and the mission/vision/values of BRAVO.
• Strong knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy, cultural Competency, and Trauma-informed care is highly expected and prioritized.
• Administration skills and experience. (Clear written and verbal communication and use of technology).
• Experience working with community members from diverse racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds; experience working in underserved communities.
• Driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Proficiency in high and low strings

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, a letter of interest and names and contact info for three references 

via email to Neal Spinler, Executive Director. [email protected]

Finalists may be asked to play a short musical selection and prepare a sample lesson for observation.

We believe we are better as an organization when we build a team with authentic representation from diverse communities, backgrounds, and beliefs.  We strongly encourage qualified candidates from historically marginalized communities to apply for roles within our team. Updated 2025