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Founded in 1997, Community MusicWorks (CMW) is a leader in the music performance and youth development field, building long-term learning and mentoring relationships between professional musicians, youth, and families in Providence, Rhode Island. CMW musicians teach instrument lessons at no cost to youth in the west and south sides of Providence, and perform in a robust concert series throughout Providence and the surrounding communities.

The Resident Musician position involves teaching individual cello lessons and performing as a member of the MusicWorks Collective, and may include teaching additional genres and styles of music, and/or coordinating various aspects of CMW’s educational programming. The successful applicant will be joining a community of musicians who are passionate about exploring and building the connections between music and social justice, who are dedicated to continual growth and learning, who strive to build strong relationships with young musicians and their families, and who enjoy the challenges of both collaborative and individual work.

Start date is August 22, 2022. The position is envisioned at 30 hours/week, including many weekends and evenings during the academic year. The position includes health and dental benefits, and offers a salary range of $30,000-$39,000 based on experience.

CMW is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty that reflects the neighborhoods in which we are situated. Women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.