Department Overview: | Madison Youth Choirs includes singers of all experience levels, annually serving more than 1,000 young people, ages 7-18, and over 20,000 audience members through a wide variety of choral programs. Cultivating a comprehensive music education philosophy that inspires self-confidence, personal responsibility, and a spirit of inquiry leading students to become “expert noticers,” MYC creates accessible, meaningful opportunities for youth to thrive in the arts and beyond.
MYC regularly collaborates with a diverse range of local organizations, including Madison Symphony Orchestra, Madison Opera, Opera for the Young, Madison Bach Musicians, Mt. Zion Youth Choir, Madison Choral Project, The Road Home, and the Hmong Language & Culture Enrichment Program. We’re committed to breaking down barriers to music education, whether financial, physical, or perceptual, and welcome a vibrant community of singers who reflect the cultural tapestry of our community.
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Schedule: | The position starts late August or early September and runs through May, 2026, with the possibility of extending into next summer.
6-8 hours/week, with a required set schedule for Sundays, our rehearsal day, likely 1PM - 9PM
MYC often has additional weekend hours available to help staff extended rehearsals, events, and concerts. If these opportunities are available the dates will be shared in advance.
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Position Summary/Job Duties: | Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity for arts operations/administration, and music education to Madison Youth Choirs (MYC) this next school year! You will be part of a team supporting our weekly rehearsals and conducting staff on Sundays in setting up rooms, preparing equipment and supplies, welcoming and supporting our singers and families while promoting the positive, collaborative ethos of MYC throughout MYArts, our home. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in youth arts programming/arts administration or general, flexible non-profit work in a beautiful facility.
For full job description click here.
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Qualifications: |
- Willingness to jump in wherever needed
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with children and adults
- Joyful, positive, patient demeanor with young students and their families
- This position can be physically demanding. You will be asked to push, pull, and lift objects, be on your feet for several hours at a time, and have energy to navigate stairs during your entire Sunday shift
- experience working in an office is a plus (Google Suite, data entry, etc.)
- Desire to advance MYC’s mission and support our programming
Because MYC is a youth-serving organization, a background check will be required. Applicants will have the opportunity to disclose information prior to the background check being submitted.
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Application Instructions: | We look forward to welcoming you to our team and providing a place for you to contribute your collaborative energy while soaking up experience working with MYC. We look forward to engaging your personal goals with our programming and administrative needs. We will endeavor to make your time with us meaningful and memorable!
To apply, complete this form. Applications will be open until the position is filled.
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