The Youth Employment Program (YEP) at the Community Music Center of Boston (CMCB) provides a unique opportunity for young people (ages 14 and up) to gain hands-on experience in arts administration within a nonprofit setting. This program empowers youth by increasing their self-confidence, providing meaningful mentorship, and supporting financial freedom through personal and professional growth!
All program participants work on a part-time basis (5-25 hours/week, scheduling is flexible) at CMCB’s Community Music School in the South End within our regular operating hours. We offer work in all three staff departments: Advancement, Programs, Finance and Operations. Depending on the department, work formats include fully on-site, hybrid, or fully remote. Lastly, we offer a competitive hourly rate of $18/hour.
This position is an administrative role within a music education nonprofit where participants will learn the core functions of running an organization. Participants will help with producing programs and events, marketing, graphic design, research, financial tracking, communication, customer service, and more, providing a well-rounded experience in arts administration. These responsibilities develop skills in organization, problem-solving, and professional interaction, which are essential for any career in administrative or nonprofit work.
Youth Employment Program
Come work at CMCB!
Program Information
Why Apply?
This program offers valuable career development, hands-on experience, and the chance to work alongside creative peers. You’ll be part of a supportive team, contributing to impactful work in the arts community with access to professional development resources, learning opportunities, and mentorship. We make every effort to match your interests with the appropriate department, and we work to provide ample cross-training opportunities across departments.
Apply Today!
Ready to impact the local community of musicians, performers, and artists? Apply to be a CMCB youth employee today! Please visit cmcb.isolvedhire.com to view all current positions and apply online and/or submit your materials for future consideration.
Please be prepared to submit the following materials as part of your application:
1) A current resume that states your work and/or volunteer experience
2) (optional) A cover letter addressed to Taylor Rogers, Youth Development Manager, that expresses your capabilities, experiences, and interests
If you have any additional questions about our Youth Employment Program, please contact Taylor Hope Rogers, Youth Development Manager, at trogers@cmcb.org.
Program History
CMCB long offered Counselor and Counselor-in-Training positions through our summer programs, SummerARTS and SummerMUSIC. Over time, students expressed interest in participating in more expansive workforce training and paid job opportunities, as a supplement to their musical study year-round. In response, we deepened our offerings in youth employment, integrating young people into leadership and administrative roles throughout the organization. Each year, 20-30 youth work in paid roles throughout the organization, at a living wage of $18/hour, gaining hands on experiential training to work in the arts field.
In 2019, thanks to funding from the Sphinx Organization, CMCB led a pilot program for young professionals in the arts to have an 8-week mentorship and leadership training curriculum with CMCB’s Executive Director Lecolion Washington, whose curriculum was co-created by participants in the program. In 2022-23, CMCB was the lead grantee for a city-wide expansion of our youth employment work thanks to a major grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, and we partnered with the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, and six other nonprofits to lead a city-wide exchange for talented youth in the arts. Students join us from existing CMCB programs, through exchanges with other nonprofits, or through programs like SuccessLink or the EdVestors Bloomberg Arts Internship program.