Musical Artist-In-Residence

Overview

The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center in Manhattan seeks a creative, collaborative, and community-minded Musical Artist-in-Residence to advance our mission through artistic excellence, education, performance, and meaningful community engagement.

The Musical Artist-in-Residence serves as the JCC's lead Jewish music educator, song leader, and performer, using music to build community, enrich Jewish life, and create meaningful connections across all ages and programs. This highly visible role will establish a shared musical culture throughout the JCC, engaging participants from early childhood through older adulthood through performance, education, ritual leadership, and community-building.

The ideal candidate is a talented musician, educator, and community builder with deep knowledge of Jewish music traditions and a passion for making Jewish music accessible, inclusive, and relevant to diverse audiences.

• Serve as the JCC's primary musical leader, using Jewish music as a unifying thread across departments, programs, and life stages.
• Develop and maintain a shared JCC repertoire and songbook that includes traditional melodies, liturgical music, folk songs, Israeli music, and contemporary Jewish music.
• Lead music for Shabbat, Havdalah, holidays, and other communal celebrations throughout the year.
• Perform regularly at JCC programs, special events, and community gatherings, serving as a visible artistic presence within the community.
• Develop new programs, events, and experiences that bring together members of our community around music.
• Provide weekly music education for Nursery School classes, introducing children ages 2–5 to Jewish music and other early childhood favorites through singing, instruments, and interactive learning.
• Serve as a key member of the camp team, building community, spirit, and Jewish identity through music, including weekly Shabbat programming.
• Lead weekly community Shabbat family music classes.
• Design and deliver engaging musical experiences for diverse audiences, including older adults and individuals with diverse abilities.
• Collaborate with JCC staff and community partners to integrate performance, education, and engagement.
• Strengthen and connect existing music programs while developing new initiatives.
• Incorporate vocal training, instrumental instruction, music theory, and experiential learning.
• Maintain an active knowledge of developments in Jewish music and music education.

• Bachelor's degree in Music Education or a related field, Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of music education experience.
• Proficiency in Jewish music traditions and a strong understanding of their cultural context.
• Understanding of Hebrew and ability to lead/teach rituals for meals, Shabbat, holidays, and communal singing.
• Ability to play and teach one or more musical instruments and/or vocal proficiency.
• Ability to create compelling and engaging musical experiences and programming.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to creating a welcoming environment where participants of all backgrounds feel valued, and an appreciation for the diversity within Jewish musical tradition.
• Availability for a full-time schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please upload a cover letter with your resume indicating your interest.

• Supportive, mission-driven work environment.
• Health Benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + more.
• Paid Vacation Time + a generous offering of Federal and Secular Holidays.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Account
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
• Access to all the JCC's cultural, learning, arts, and film programs
• Investment in professional development and leadership skills
• Free fitness membership for the pool and health club
• Discounts on other JCC programs

• This role is onsite 5 days a week in the Upper West Side. This is a full-time position; however, a willingness to work some flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.

• The position offers an annual salary of $80,000 – $90,000, commensurate with experience.

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, marital status and civil partnership/union status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic as established and protected by applicable federal, state or local law.