Job Description

Application Deadline: October 20, 2025

About Music Will

Music Will runs the largest nonprofit music education program in the U.S. public school system. We transform lives by transforming music education.

Using genres including rock, pop, Latin, and hip hop, our program empowers teachers to build music programs as diverse as the kids they serve. As a result, students see themselves reflected in their classes, which strengthens their connection to their school, their peers, and their community. Music Will also donates necessary instruments and curriculum, meeting a key need of many school music programs. 

Since 2002, Music Will has served more than 1,800,000 students in more than 6,000 schools in over 1,000 cities and communities across 50 states with highly inclusive and culturally responsive music education. Today, over 1 million kids currently participate in Music Will programs. Learn more here: . 

Summary of the Opportunity

The Senior Coordinator, K-12 Partnerships plays a key role in expanding Music Will’s reach by building and maintaining relationships with school and district arts administrators nationwide. Reporting to the Director, Program Expansion, this role coordinates communications and and advocacy initiatives, develops resources for administrators and other stakeholders, and supports programmatic efforts that strengthen Music Will’s education community and impact. 

Responsibilities

• Coordinate District Engagement Efforts : Maintain and support regular outreach and communication with district arts administrators and leaders; track engagement, and follow up to sustain and grow partnerships.
• Support Advocacy: Help create and distribute advocacy tools and communications that promote modern band integration, course adoption, and increased access to culturally responsive music education.
• Coordinate Professional Development Activities: Support the scheduling and logistics of workshops and events requiring district coordination or approval, in partnership with Program Operations.
• Contribute to MEA Conference Engagement: Assist in coordinating Music Will’s participation in state and national conferences, including submitting and tracking proposals.
• Collaborate on Grant Implementation & Reporting: Partner with the Development team and Program staff to ensure smooth execution of grant-funded initiatives, support data collection, and assist with reporting.
• Track and Analyze Data: Maintain and analyze data related to district engagement, course code adoption, and event participation to inform strategy and organizational decision-making.
• ​​Support additional programmatic activities and initiatives as needed.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, AND QUALIFICATIONS

About You 

Strong candidates will bring a diverse set of skills, characteristics, and experiences, both professional and lived. At Music Will, we strive to mitigate inherent biases that influence hiring practices by focusing on a holistic view of potential candidates and understanding that no single candidate will offer every desired skill and characteristic.

We value candidates who demonstrate:

• Effective and thoughtful communication
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to educators and communities

Required Skills and Experiences

• 2–4 years of experience in arts education, program coordination, nonprofit, or public education.
• Familiarity with school district structures, education policy, or arts education systems.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage district-level stakeholders and external partners.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills, with a proactive and detail-oriented mindset.
• Comfort with data entry, tracking, and analysis to support program evaluation and advocacy.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A passion for music education and a commitment to equity and access in the arts.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Skills and Experiences 

• Experience working with or supporting school district administrators, education nonprofits, or public arts agencies.
• Understanding of school district-level decision-making.
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM/data platforms.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range for this position is $63,500 -$67,000 per year. Music Will is committed to its team and strives to offer employees a competitive compensation package that reflects the organization’s values, culture, and mission. Salary is in accordance with Music Will’s competitive compensation and career path plan.

Benefits

• Benefit package (medical, dental, vision), up to 100% paid for employee coverage
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options    
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance 
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3% match after 90 days of service
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 
• Discretionary Time Off policy, 10 paid holidays, and company-wide office closure from December 24th through January 1st
• Flexible work arrangements
• Monthly remote work stipend

Additionally, we provide employees with a laptop, monitor, docking station, and peripherals for business use.

Working at Music Will – Our Workplace Values

Our organizational values are our fundamental beliefs and guiding principles that shape our culture, influence our decision-making, and define how our team interacts, works, and leads. Our values are:

1. Belonging : We create welcoming spaces of acceptance and forge authentic relationships.
2. Integrity : We act with transparency, consistency, and accountability, upholding our commitment to youth thriving.
3. Growth : We embrace curiosity, reflection, and creativity to promote personal and collective development.
4. Joy : Together, we build a culture that inspires and promotes well-being and fun.

Music Will is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse staff; individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We promote a healthy and safe workspace as we work together to foster success for generations to come. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parenthood, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

 

Applications will be accepted until October 20, 2025.

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