EPIC Music Program Manager
EPIC Music, which started in 2017, is an intensive afterschool program for ensemble string instruction (violin, viola, cello, bass) for students aged 8-18. Inspired by the global El Sistema movement which started in Venezuela in 1975, the program emphasizes community, access, and inclusivity. The program meets after school (approximately 2:30-5:15pm) Monday through Thursday from September through May, and for a week in June (mornings, 3 hours/day). Mondays and Wednesdays are at St. Johnsbury School; Tuesdays and Thursday are at Union Baptist Church in Waterford.
The Program Manager works approximately 12-16 hours per week, reports to the Education Director and works closely with contracted teaching artists and volunteers. Duties include:
- communicating with staff, students, families, and venues
- maintaining an instrument inventory, ensuring instrument repairs are made, assigning instruments to students
- copying and organizing music
- making sure recordings are archived on the Catamount Arts website
- keeping attendance and making reports as necessary
- setting up and breaking down rehearsal space
- assisting instructors as needed
- managing volunteers
- Assisting Education Director with data collection
Requirements:
- College experience, bachelor’s degree preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Organization and computer skills; social media a plus
- Experience working with children
- Experience reading music and playing an instrument, or a willingness to learn to play violin
- Reliable transportation
This is a staff position, with an hourly rate of $17-20.
The selected candidate must complete a background check and fingerprinting with St. Johnsbury School District, and complete ChildSafe training through Union Baptist Church.
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Anne Campbell at acampbell@catamountarts.org by August 24, 2026. If you have any questions, please call the education office at 802-748-2600 ext. 109.
Teaching Artists (5/1/24)
Catamount Arts seeks teaching artists for year-round creative enrichment programs for all ages. The goal of our education programs is to deliver high-quality creative experiences to youth and adults in St. Johnsbury and surrounding towns.
Teaching positions include the following, and may be in any discipline/media:
- Afterschool activity leaders for elementary/middle school students (programming taking place in local schools)
- Instructors for homeschool classes at the Catamount Arts Center
- School vacation and summer camp instructors for elementary/middle school students (on site at our Arts Center and in local schools)
- Artists-in-residence at local preschool centers
- Instructors of classes and workshops for adults and high school students
- Experienced strings teachers (violin, viola, cello) for our intensive EPIC Music program
- Workshop leaders for our teen Open Mic program
- Instructors for community programs in spaces such as farmers’ markets, festival sites, and more
You can find information on classes, workshops, and camps currently offered on our education page.
Potential teaching artists may apply to teach by completing a Teaching Artist Proposal Form and emailing Education Director Anne Campbell at acampbell@catamountarts.org to let her know you have submitted a form. For more information, you may call Anne at 802-748-2600 ext. 109.