Events might include open mics, drum circles, karaoke nights, student showcases, family game nights, workshops, themed parties, jam sessions, movie nights, community performances—and ideas we haven’t dreamed up yet! Castro Valley School of Music is a community-focused music school offering private lessons, group programs, ensembles, workshops, and special events.

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Now Hiring: Social Director

Part-Time | Evenings and Select Weekends | Castro Valley, CA


Do you love bringing people together and turning creative ideas into memorable events? Castro Valley School of Music is looking for an energetic, imaginative, and highly organized Social Director to build a vibrant calendar of events for our students, families, and local community.


About the Role


This is a newly created position with plenty of room for creativity. The Social Director will develop, plan, promote, and execute engaging events that make Castro Valley School of Music an even more welcoming and active community hub.


Events might include open mics, drum circles, karaoke nights, student showcases, family game nights, workshops, themed parties, jam sessions, movie nights, community performances—and ideas we haven’t dreamed up yet!


The ideal candidate is both a creative thinker and a strong organizer: someone who can come up with an exciting concept, build a practical plan, and confidently carry it through from beginning to end.


Responsibilities

• Develop a creative and varied calendar of social, musical, and community events
• Plan and manage each event from initial concept through completion
• Create timelines, checklists, budgets, and staffing plans
• Coordinate instructors, performers, vendors, volunteers, and community partners
• Prepare event spaces and oversee setup, guest experience, and cleanup
• Work with the marketing team to promote events through email, social media, flyers, and community outreach
• Encourage participation from students, families, and community members
• Track attendance, expenses, feedback, and overall event results
• Identify opportunities to improve existing events and introduce new programs
• Represent Castro Valley School of Music in a friendly and professional manner

Ideal Qualifications

• Creative, energetic, and excited about bringing people together
• Exceptionally organized and dependable
• Able to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and details
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable taking initiative and working independently
• Friendly and confident when interacting with children, parents, instructors, and community members
• Available during evenings and select weekends
• Experience with event planning, hospitality, recreation, education, the arts, or community programming is preferred
• An interest in music is strongly preferred, but professional music experience is not required

Schedule


This is a part-time, in-person position. Hours will vary depending on the event calendar and will primarily include evenings and some weekends, along with planning and coordination time.


About Castro Valley School of Music


Castro Valley School of Music is a community-focused music school offering private lessons, group programs, ensembles, workshops, and special events. Our professional and encouraging instructors tailor their teaching to each student’s interests, goals, and learning style.


We believe a music school should be more than a place people visit for lessons—it should be a place where students and families feel connected, inspired, and excited to participate.


To Apply


Please submit your résumé along with a brief note explaining why this position interests you. We would also love to hear two or three event ideas you think would be a great fit for Castro Valley School of Music.


If you’re the kind of person who can dream up a terrific event—and make sure the chairs, schedule, promotion, and snacks are all handled—we’d love to meet you!