Youth Empowerment through Arts and Humanities (YEAH!) is a Middle Tennessee nonprofit that champions youth voices through inclusive, socially conscious music education. Our year-round programs create safe and courageous spaces where young people ages 6 to 17 feel they belong. Through hands-on music experiences that go beyond learning an instrument and performing on stage, youth build confidence, leadership, and self-advocacy. Every program is rooted in collaboration, creative risk-taking and culturally responsive instruction.
The Program Coordinator is an organized, youth-centered team member who keeps YEAH!'s programs running smoothly day to day. This role is a great fit for someone passionate about inclusive, boundary-breaking music education, youth development and wellness, and community building, all of which help young people grow in confidence, empathy, creativity, and leadership.
Reporting to the Director of Programs and Communications, the Program Coordinator manages program logistics, supports curriculum and youth engagement, and keeps the records YEAH! relies on to plan budgets and improve programs.
Program delivery Coordinate registration, scheduling, and venue and partner logistics for YEAH! Rocks Music Camp, Rock Block, Rock Block MNPS, the Local Legends Tour, and workshops
Co-Manage YEAH! Rocks Music Camp in June Serve as band manager for Rock Block Recruit participants and provide on-site supervision during programs Help select, schedule, and train teaching artists and performers.
Manage day-to-day and showcase logistics
Communicate with families and teaching artists about schedules, updates, and program needs
Collect and track student consent forms
Records and data
Track registration and scholarships in Bloomerang
Track enrollment and program expenses to support program budget planning
Manage the instrument and gear lending inventory
Send weekly progress reports to the Director of Programs and Communications.
Support the development and implementation of music education curricula across all programs, including rubric-aligned, standards-mapped lesson plan templates
Help recruit and orient Youth Advisory Board members and involve them in program evaluation and showcase planning Volunteers and content
Publicize volunteer opportunities, coordinate background checks, and keep volunteer records
Gather program stories, photos, and highlights for newsletters and social media
Experience working with youth ages 6-17 and coordinating youth programs, events, or school activities.
Background in music, music education, music technology, band management, and youth programming
Strong organization, communication, and follow-through
Comfortable working with youth, families, teaching artists, and partners
Experience with Google Workspace, Canva, social media platforms, and CRM software (Bloomerang a plus)
Commitment to YEAH!'s values of inclusion, equity, and youth empowerment
Able to pass a background check
Bilingual Spanish/English speakers are encouraged to apply.
This is a part-time, non exempt position averaging 16 to 17 hours per week from November 2, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Scheduling is flexible outside required program hours, which include: Saturdays, February through April, for Rock Block Additional planning hours in May leading up to YEAH! Rocks Music Camp
Full participation during the week of YEAH! Rocks Music Camp in June Hours will vary with program needs, with some weeks busier than others.
$24 per hour, part-time W-2 employee Estimated total earnings of up to $15,000, depending on hours worked Overtime must be approved in advance Potential to grow into a full-time position based on performance and funding Benefits Hybrid role with flexible hours that shift with our program seasons Professional development through YEAH!’s memberships with the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, the Arts + Business Council of Greater Nashville, and the Tennessee Nonprofit Network Hands-on experience in music education and youth development, working alongside Nashville’s teaching artists and music community A role we hope to grow into a full-time position as our programs expand
Send a resume and a short note about why you're interested and qualified for the position to director@yeahrocks.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received by October 15, 2026. For more information visit www.yeahrocks.org.
YEAH! is an Equal Opportunity Employer and works to create a diverse environment that reflects the background and experience of its participants. People of color, trans, and gender non-conforming participants are strongly encouraged to apply.
