Employment Opportunities

Employment

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

HOURS: Full-time, in-person, hourly

START DATE: September 2026

LOCATION: 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton MA

Our Development Team is seeking an hourly, full-time
Development Coordinator. The successful applicant will embrace Groton Hill Music’s culture of highly personalized donor relationships and communication. They will be able to roll up their sleeves and work collaboratively to help ensure the success of the organization. This is a key administrative role, with opportunities for professional growth, as Groton Hill continues to grow into its new world-class facility. An appreciation of the value of music and education in the lives of individuals and communities is desired.

There are no openings at this time.

FACILITIES ASSOCIATE

HOURS: Part-time, in-person, hourly

START DATE: September 2026

LOCATION: 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton MA

Our Operations team is seeking a dependable and self-motivated individual to support weekend operations and facility upkeep. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Operations, the Facilities Associate plays an important role in ensuring that the facility remains clean, organized, and ready for concerts, rehearsals, and educational programming. This position focuses on post-event cleaning recovery, room and event setups, and general facility upkeep tasks.

There are no openings at this time.

BASSOON FACULTY MEMBER

HOURS: Part-time (Weekday afternoon/evening, and/or Saturday mornings and afternoons), in-person, hourly

START DATE: July or September 2026

LOCATION: 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton MA

Groton Hill Music Center is the region’s premier nonprofit center for outstanding music education, professional performances, and community engagement programs. Our Music School offers lessons in 30+ instruments and voice for all ages in all musical styles with a faculty of 100+ professional teaching artists. This role involves private lesson instruction with students of all age and ability levels, across all relevant styles. Summer teaching days are flexible.

DIRECTOR, JUNIOR WIND ENSEMBLE

HOURS: Part-time, in-person, hourly, Mondays 5:00-6:30pm

START DATE: February 2027

LOCATION: 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton MA

Groton Hill Music Center is the region’s premier nonprofit center for outstanding music education,
professional performances, and community engagement programs. We are seeking an engaging
conductor with experience leading and establishing band programs for middle school students (grades 5 through 8) to lead a 10-week spring ensemble, with the potential to become a full-year ensemble in the 2027-2028 school year.

SAXOPHONE FACULTY MEMBER

HOURS: Part-time (Weekday afternoon/evening, and/or Saturday mornings and afternoons), in-person, hourly 

START DATE: July or September 2026

LOCATION: 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton MA

Groton Hill Music Center is the region’s premier nonprofit center for outstanding music education, professional performances, and community engagement programs. Our Music School offers lessons in 30+ instruments and voice for all ages in all musical styles with a faculty of 100+ professional teaching artists. This role involves private lesson instruction with students of all age and ability levels, across all relevant styles. Summer teaching days are flexible.

BAND DIRECTOR (Community Engagement Programs)

HOURS: Part-time in-person, hourly

DATES NEEDED: Summer Program – Runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in July 2026 from 8:00am-12:00pm each day (7/1 – 7/2, 7/7 – 7/9, 7/14 – 7/16, 7/21 – 7/23, 7/28 – 7/30)

PERFORMANCE

DATE: 8/21, Time TBD

LOCATION: Lawrence High School, 70-71 N. Parish Road, Lawrence, MA 01843

Groton Hill Music Center is the region’s premier nonprofit center for outstanding music education, professional performances, and community engagement programs. Our Music School offers lessons in 30+ instruments and voices for all ages in all musical styles with a faculty of 90+ professional teaching artists.

This role involves leading the Middle School Summer Band Program at Lawrence High School as part of our Community Engagement programming. The Band Director will oversee large ensemble rehearsals, coordinate with instrumental faculty, and foster a positive, high-energy musical environment for middle school students.

Brass Instructor (Community Engagement Programs)

HOURS: Part-time in-person, hourly

START DATE: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in July from 8:00am-12:00pm each day
(7/1 – 7/2, 7/7 – 7/9, 7/14 – 7/16, 7/21 – 7/23, 7/28 – 7/30)

PERFORMANCE DATE: 8/21, Time TBD

LOCATION: Lawrence High School, 70-71 N. Parish Road, Lawrence, MA 01843

Groton Hill Music Center is the region’s premier nonprofit center for outstanding music education, professional performances, and community engagement programs. Our Music School offers lessons in 30+ instruments and voice for all ages in all musical styles with a faculty of 90+ professional teaching artists. We are currently seeking a dedicated instructor to join our Community Engagement team for the upcoming Lawrence Middle School Summer Band Program, housed at Lawrence High School. This is a fantastic opportunity to mentor young musicians and foster a love for performance within the local community.

Percussion Instructor (Community Engagement Programs)

HOURS: Part-time in-person, hourly

START DATE: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in July from 8:00am-12:00pm each day (7/1 – 7/2, 7/7 – 7/9, 7/14 – 7/16, 7/21 – 7/23, 7/28 – 7/30)

PERFORMANCE DATE: 8/21, Time TBD

LOCATION: Lawrence High School, 70-71 N. Parish Road, Lawrence, MA 01843

Groton Hill Music Center is the region’s premier nonprofit center for outstanding music education, professional performances, and community engagement programs. Our Music School offers lessons in 30+ instruments and voice for all ages in all musical styles with a faculty of 90+ professional teaching artists. We are currently seeking a dedicated instructor to join our Community Engagement team for the upcoming Lawrence Middle School Summer Band Program, housed at Lawrence High School. This is a fantastic opportunity to mentor young musicians and foster a love for performance within the local community.

VIOLIN INSTRUCTOR: FITCHBURG

NEW PROGRAM!

HOURS: Part-time in-person, hourly

START DATE: February 2026 – During School Day, Hours pending but flexible, Mon – Friday

LOCATION: Fitchburg Public Elementary Schools (Crocker, Reingold, ad McKay)

Groton Hill Music Center is the region’s premier nonprofit center for outstanding music education, professional performances, and community engagement programs. Our Music School offers lessons in 30+ instruments and voice for all ages in all musical styles with a faculty of 90+ professional teaching artists. This role involves group violin instruction with students from the Fitchburg Public Elementary Schools as part of our Community Engagement programming. The exact schedule will be determined over the summer as each school finalizes its academic schedule. Teaching will occur during the school day.

SUMMER AV INTERN, 13 JR. MUSICAL PRODUCTION

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (August 10th – 20th), 9am – 8pm on August 21st

DATES: August 10th – August 21st

PERFORMANCE DATE: August 21st at 2:00pm and 6:00pm

LOCATION: Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Rd, Groton, MA, 01450

We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented Audio Intern to join our production team for an upcoming two-week musical theater intensive. This is a “boots-on-the-ground” role where you’ll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced theatrical environment, working directly with professional gear and a youth cast. 

SUMMER GUITARIST INTERN, SUMMER JAMS

HOURS: Monday – Thursday, 9am -4pm and Friday 9am – 6:30pm, (includes 1 hour of unpaid breaks and lunch)

DATES: August 3rd-7th

PERFORMANCE DATE: Friday, August 7th at 5pm

LOCATION: Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Rd Groton Ma, 01450

Groton Hill Music Center is seeking a talented, adaptable, and collaborative Guitarist Intern to support our Summer Jams program. We are seeking a motivated, high-energy college student and guitarist to join our team as a Summer Jams Intern. This role is perfect for a music major, music education major, or a passionate collegiate guitarist looking to gain hands-on experience in music pedagogy, camp operations, and youth mentorship.

SUMMER REHEARSAL ACCOMPANIST INTERN (PIANO), BROADWAY MASTERCLASS

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, includes 1 hour of unpaid breaks/lunch

DATES: July 6th – July 10th

PERFORMANCE DATE: Friday, July 10th at 4pm

LOCATION: Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Rd Groton Ma, 01450

Groton Hill Music Center is seeking a talented, adaptable, and collaborative Piano Accompanist Intern to support our Broadway Masterclass program. This role is designed for a strong high school or college pianist looking to gain hands-on experience in a rigorous high school musical theater environment.

VISTA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Bruce Hangen, Artistic Director and Conductor

Upcoming Auditions for the 2026-27 Season:

Horn III
Live Audition Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Repertoire List

Section Violin (2 openings)
Live Audition Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Repertoire List

Oboe II and Oboe III/English Horn
Live Audition Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Oboe II Repertoire List

Oboe III / EH Repertoire List

For consideration, please complete the online Audition Form, including a one-page pdf résumé upload, on or before August 31, 2026. The audition schedules will be emailed within a week following the application deadline. All auditions will be held at Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA.

All applicants must be prepared to demonstrate legal eligibility to accept employment in the U.S., successfully complete background checks, and, upon employment, must belong to the American Federation of Musicians.

Non-Discrimination Policy: Groton Hill Music Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in its admissions, education programs, activities, or employment policies.