Come join one of the most dynamic youth development organizations in Greater Boston. We are seeking individuals who believe deeply in the potential of young people and the power of our mission. West End House has been deeply rooted in the Allston-Brighton community since 1971 after urban renewal destroyed its original home in the West End neighborhood, where it was founded in 1906. Our programs continue to evolve with new, expanded efforts ensuring equitable food access for all, mental wellness and trauma-informed programming, and a career pathways initiative, complementing our long-time high-impact programs in academic success, college pathways, visual and performing arts, leadership and career development, and sports, fitness, and nutrition. West End House is one of the most diverse youth agencies in Boston whose members come from 23 of the 30 Boston zip codes. Our staff is representative of the young people we serve. We are bold in our commitment and efforts to become an anti-racist, equitable organization and welcome candidates with a passion for this work.
WHAT WE OFFER
Salary & Retirement
We offer competitive salaries based on market value and candidate experience, including generous contributions to a 401(a) plan (no match required) to ensure our team is secure now and in the future.
Time Off
The team enjoys 15 – 25 paid vacation days based on tenure with 16 holidays and eight wellness days giving them the opportunity to recharge their batteries throughout the year.
Insurance
We provide strong medical, dental, and vision plans along with a flexible spending account, for you and your family, in addition to life insurance, long term and short term disability coverage.
Parental Leave
West End House offers generous parental leave for the birth or adoption/foster placement of a child.
Learning
We offer professional development funds for each team to use at their discretion and coordinate regular team gatherings to foster continuous learning and build community.
And More…
Team members have access to our pool & fitness center for their personal use; receive daily, scratch made meals; and can elect pre-tax commuter and childcare benefits.
Open positions:
Music Clubhouse Coordinator
Full-Time position
On-Site/In-Person requirement
Salary Range: $53,000-$57,000
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Looking to combine your passion for positively impacting the lives of teens with your love of music? The West End House is looking for an individual who believes deeply in the potential of young people to lead our Music Clubhouse – a key program in our afterschool and summer youth development program. Youth need to grow in a holistic, well-rounded manner and one of the ways in which we seek to facilitate this is through musical instruction. While listening to music is often an integral part of youth’s lives, here at West End House we aim to provide them with a focused opportunity to build self-confidence and interpersonal skills by learning how to play, perform, compose, and record music.
As the Music Clubhouse Coordinator, you will tap into your deep passion for music to create and execute a dynamic program. You will work with a diverse community of youth, primarily between the ages of 11-18, and allow them to define and explore their talents. As a subject matter expert, you will develop a high-quality, results driven program and coordinate your efforts with the other arts program staff. Additionally, you will develop channels for interested youth to refine their musical talent and find potential career pathways. You will use your talents working with young people to build close-knit relationships that will help youth remain engaged in the programming
You will be the primary staff member in charge of music programming and report directly to the Director of the Arts
At the West End House (WEH) our mission is at the heart of all we do. We provide high-impact programs that support youth as they achieve academic success, explore the arts, develop career readiness & leadership skills, and adopt healthy lifestyles. We are committed to advancing racial equity through our work and throughout all aspects of our organization – our youth programs, our community and family engagement, and our board and leadership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Music Programming, Coaching and Mentoring
- Lead West End House’s music program; develop and facilitate music instructional activities for WEH members engaged in the Music Clubhouse
- Serve as primary liaison with partners and academic institutions associated with the musical arts; supervise students, volunteers, and teen employees.
- Attract and recruit youth from within West End House programs, as well as the broader community, to the Music Clubhouse
- Act as a catalyst for change; continuously focusing on quality and improvement to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality programs.
- Create opportunities to expose members of all ages to the musical arts; engage members in high-quality music programming, and advance dedicated members to higher levels of skill
- Maintain a system of assessment to ensure advancement of skill level and youth portfolio completion
- Build long-term, trusting relationships with the youth
Music & Digital Program design
- Create, revise, and implement program curriculum in collaboration with the Director of the Arts
- Alter instructional design based on emerging trends and ensure that the key goals and objectives of the program are met
- Develop and facilitate video programming and activities at various skill levels for all Club members.
- Provide opportunities to highlight and celebrate youth’s skill development and individual expression via video presentations, videos screened at Club-wide events, and videos posted on YouTube and Instagram.
- Teach elements of digital media such as Vlogs or Podcast, social media, and video content
General
- Manage and provide feedback to assigned volunteers and peer leaders
- Collect & submit youth participation numbers, surveys, and other information to ensure that organizational decisions and plans are informed by relevant on-ground data
- Implement/adhere to BGCA membership and safety requirements
- Adopt responsibility for protection and care of program equipment and facility; report all issues in a timely manner to facility manager
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
There are many ways to learn and grow professionally, and we know that people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. With this in consideration, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate most of the qualifications and experiences listed below:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- 2+ years’ experience in music program facilitation or youth development
- Knowledge of musical fundamentals (e.g. reading music, harmony, rhythm, scales, key signatures, etc.)
- Proficiency in playing at least two instruments at an intermediate level (guitar, bass, drum set, piano, or vocals) and ability to run a music ensemble
- Proficiency in advanced music production techniques – e.g. DAW’s, beat making, mixing/mastering
- Proven record of accomplishment building trusting relationships with youth through empathy and communication skills
- Strong classroom management and program facilitation skills
- General project and people management experience is a strong plus
- Demonstrable knowledge of youth psychology is a strong plus
WHAT WE OFFER
The salary range for this role is $53,000-$57,000. Rates of pay within this range will be commensurate with experience and based on factors such as years of experience, educational qualifications, and proficiency in a second language.
West End House provides eligible employees with access to a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off; health insurance; dental insurance; retirement; short and long-term disability insurance; and life insurance.
Lifeguard
Part-Time position
On-Site/In-Person requirement
Salary Range: $20-$25/hour
THE OPPORTUNITY:
At the West End House (WEH) our mission is at the heart of all we do. We provide high-impact programs that support youth as they achieve academic success, explore the arts, develop career readiness & leadership skills, and adopt healthy lifestyles. We are committed to advancing racial equity through our work and throughout all aspects of our organization – our youth programs, our community and family engagement, and our board and leadership.
Youth need to grow in a holistic, well-rounded manner and one of the ways in which we seek to facilitate this is through our Aquatics program. As the Lifeguard at West End House, you will bring your deep knowledge of pool health and safety best practices, training in lifeguard rescue, and passion for aquatics instruction to your work. You will be directly involved in designing, updating and facilitating an effective swim program catered to a diverse community of youth, primarily between the ages of 8-18. You will be responsible for supervising all program activities in the pool while being constantly prepared to step in and perform rescue procedures in case of an emergency. Additionally, you will be in charge of the West End House pool area and, in collaboration with the Facility Director, ensure the physical space is well maintained and compliant with relevant regulations.
During the execution of your duties, you will use your talents working with young people to build close-knit relationships that will help youth remain engaged in the programming. These relationships, in combination with reflections from program data, will enable you to adapt and grow the program to create the best outcomes for young people.
You will be the primary staff member in charge of the Aquatics Program and report directly to the Program Director. This is a part-time role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pool Health & Safety supervision
- Supervise the pool area during allocated swim time and be prepared to step in to perform rescue procedures, including through the provision of first aid, CPR, or other life-saving care treatment
- Enforce WEH aquatic policies and public health regulations by providing information, instructions, and directions to youth
- Collaborate with the Facility Director to identify and resolve any potential health, safety, or accident risks
- Complete and record water testing daily
Aquatics Program design and execution
- Implement aquatic program curriculum in collaboration with the Program Director
- Provide aquatics instruction to youth through swim lessons
- Attract and recruit youth from within West End House programs as well as the broader community, to the program
- Maintain a system of assessment to ensure advancement of skill level
- Act as a catalyst for change; continuously focusing on quality and improvement to ensure consistent delivery of high quality programs.
- Build long-term, trusting relationships with the youth
General
- Manage and provide feedback to assigned volunteers and peer leaders
- Collect & submit youth participation numbers, surveys, and other information to ensure that organizational decisions and plans are informed by relevant on-ground data
- Implement/adhere to BGCA membership and safety requirements
- Adopt responsibility for protection and care of program equipment and facility; report all issues in a timely manner to facility manager
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
There are a multitude of ways to learn, grow and excel professionally and we know that people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. With this in consideration, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below:
- High school graduate
- LGT Certification
- CPR/FPR and Standard First Aid Certification
- WSI Certification strongly preferred
- Past experience in aquatics program facilitation is a plus
- Proven track record of building trusting relationships with youth through empathy and robust communication skills
- Strong group and/or program facilitation skills
- General project and people management experience is a strong plus
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