Now Hiring: Violin/Viola Resident Musician

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CMW Seeks Violin or Viola Resident Musician
for the Academic Year 2021-2022

Founded in 1997, Community MusicWorks (CMW) is a leader in the youth development and music education field, building long-term learning and mentoring relationships between professional musicians, youth, and families in Providence, Rhode Island. CMW musicians teach instrument lessons at no cost to youth in the west and south sides of Providence, and perform in a robust concert series throughout Providence and the surrounding communities. 

The Resident Musician position involves teaching individual violin and viola lessons, and may include teaching additional genres and styles of music, performing as a member of the MusicWorks Collective, and/or coordinating various aspects of CMW’s educational programming; the position has some built in flexibility depending on the interests and strengths of the successful candidate. The successful applicant will be joining a community of musicians who are passionate about exploring and building the connections between music and social justice, who are dedicated to continual growth and learning, who strive to build strong relationships with young musicians and their families, and who enjoy the challenges of both collaborative and individual work.

The position is envisioned at 25-30 hours/week, including many weekends and evenings.  The position includes health and dental benefits. and offers a salary range of $26,000-$39,000, based on hours and experience.

CMW is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty that reflects the neighborhoods in which we are situated. Women, LGBTQ, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

The position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed starting in mid-March, with interviews scheduled in April.

To apply, please send the materials listed below to jobs@communitymusicworks.org.

Applications should include:

  1. Resume: Please submit a resume that includes educational training, and teaching, performance, and administrative or other work experience.

  2. Statement of interest: In a 1-2 page letter, or in a 5-7 minute video, please describe how your skills will support the mission and vision of Community MusicWorks, and how you believe your approach to music connects to concepts of social justice.

  3. Reference list: Please include three references with contact information. List people who are familiar with your playing and teaching experience, or have worked with you in a professional context as an employer.

  4. OPTIONAL: Performance Recording: You may supplement your application with a recent representative performance recording if you desire, and are interested in performing as part of your role at Community MusicWorks.