Kidznotes Jobs Hiring Now
Kidznotes is hiring for 5 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in business development and accounting. Migrate Mate updates Kidznotes's live openings daily. Kidznotes is a nonprofit music education organization that provides intensive, El Sistema-inspired orchestral training to children in underserved communities in Durham, North Carolina.
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Kidznotes hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 5
- Top team
- Business Development
- Seniority
- Across all levels
- Work type
- 0% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Durham
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The Manager of Finance and Operations ensures the seamless execution of Kidznotes' daily financial and operational functions while complementing the Executive Director's strategic leadership. This role provides operational efficiency, financial transparency, and sound resource management. While reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager of Finance and Operations will help align operational and financial objectives that are crucial to the organization's growth and long-term sustainability.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Management:
- Oversee the day-to-day financial operations following Kidznotes’ policies and procedures, including maintaining revenue and expense records, preparing accounts payable/receivable, and coordinating payroll.
- Prepare financial statements, monitor cash flow, and collaborate with the Executive Director to recommend budgetary adjustments to align with Kidznotes’ operational goals.
- Manage monthly financial close procedures, provide timely, accurate reports for review, and track key performance indicators (KPIs), including budget adherence, expense variance, and revenue growth, to inform high-level decision-making.
- Reconcile bank accounts and manage relationships with financial institutions to ensure smooth cash flow and handle timely bank deposits.
- Work with the Director of Development to process donations through Kidznotes CRM (DonorPerfect, ReadySet Auction) and manage the financial aspects of special events.
- Serve as Kidznotes' primary point of contact with the CPA and auditing firm to ensure the annual audit and Form 990 filing are completed thoroughly and on time. Create schedules, complete fieldwork, and review drafts on behalf of Kidznotes.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Support department heads in developing, forecasting, and tracking budgets that align with Kidznotes’ financial objectives.
- Assist in budget reviews to ensure that department spending remains within approved budgets, and identify areas for potential savings or reallocation of resources.
Vendor and Insurance Management:
- Build and maintain relationships with key vendors, including insurance, health benefits, and retirement brokers, ensuring policies are up to date and compliant with regulations.
- Oversee vendor contracts and ensure timely renewals or adjustments to maintain cost-effectiveness and service continuity.
Human Resources Management:
- Manage human resources functions, including payroll, personnel records tracking, and employee benefits administration (health insurance, 401(k), etc.).
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and employee departures, ensuring a smooth process in collaboration with the Executive Director and department managers, in compliance with internal policies.
Office and Technology Infrastructure:
- Assist in managing office infrastructure, including equipment (phones, computers, printers), software, and supplies, ensuring resources are available and meet the organization’s operational needs.
- Oversee technology systems, such as phone and internet services, ensuring reliability and up-to-date and functional services.
Board and Administrative Support:
- Assist in scheduling meetings for the Board of Directors and Finance Committee, ensuring meeting materials are prepared and distributed in advance.
- Provide general administrative support, including assisting with special board projects as needed.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
- Proficiency in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Strong understanding of financial principles and the ability to assist in financial document preparation.
- Experience with HR administration, including benefits management, payroll, and employee records.
- Proficiency with office technologies and software (e.g., Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Online, CRM tools like DonorPerfect).
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with staff, vendors, and Board members.
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations with budgets up to $1,000,000.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Durham, NC 27707
The Manager of Finance and Operations ensures the seamless execution of Kidznotes' daily financial and operational functions while complementing the Executive Director's strategic leadership. This role provides operational efficiency, financial transparency, and sound resource management. While reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager of Finance and Operations will help align operational and financial objectives that are crucial to the organization's growth and long-term sustainability.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Management:
- Oversee the day-to-day financial operations following Kidznotes’ policies and procedures, including maintaining revenue and expense records, preparing accounts payable/receivable, and coordinating payroll.
- Prepare financial statements, monitor cash flow, and collaborate with the Executive Director to recommend budgetary adjustments to align with Kidznotes’ operational goals.
- Manage monthly financial close procedures, provide timely, accurate reports for review, and track key performance indicators (KPIs), including budget adherence, expense variance, and revenue growth, to inform high-level decision-making.
- Reconcile bank accounts and manage relationships with financial institutions to ensure smooth cash flow and handle timely bank deposits.
- Work with the Director of Development to process donations through Kidznotes CRM (DonorPerfect, ReadySet Auction) and manage the financial aspects of special events.
- Serve as Kidznotes' primary point of contact with the CPA and auditing firm to ensure the annual audit and Form 990 filing are completed thoroughly and on time. Create schedules, complete fieldwork, and review drafts on behalf of Kidznotes.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Support department heads in developing, forecasting, and tracking budgets that align with Kidznotes’ financial objectives.
- Assist in budget reviews to ensure that department spending remains within approved budgets, and identify areas for potential savings or reallocation of resources.
Vendor and Insurance Management:
- Build and maintain relationships with key vendors, including insurance, health benefits, and retirement brokers, ensuring policies are up to date and compliant with regulations.
- Oversee vendor contracts and ensure timely renewals or adjustments to maintain cost-effectiveness and service continuity.
Human Resources Management:
- Manage human resources functions, including payroll, personnel records tracking, and employee benefits administration (health insurance, 401(k), etc.).
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and employee departures, ensuring a smooth process in collaboration with the Executive Director and department managers, in compliance with internal policies.
Office and Technology Infrastructure:
- Assist in managing office infrastructure, including equipment (phones, computers, printers), software, and supplies, ensuring resources are available and meet the organization’s operational needs.
- Oversee technology systems, such as phone and internet services, ensuring reliability and up-to-date and functional services.
Board and Administrative Support:
- Assist in scheduling meetings for the Board of Directors and Finance Committee, ensuring meeting materials are prepared and distributed in advance.
- Provide general administrative support, including assisting with special board projects as needed.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
- Proficiency in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Strong understanding of financial principles and the ability to assist in financial document preparation.
- Experience with HR administration, including benefits management, payroll, and employee records.
- Proficiency with office technologies and software (e.g., Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Online, CRM tools like DonorPerfect).
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with staff, vendors, and Board members.
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations with budgets up to $1,000,000.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Durham, NC 27707
Job Roles at Kidznotes
Working at Kidznotes
Kidznotes's 5 open roles are across all levels, and about 0% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are business development and accounting. Kidznotes is a nonprofit organization that delivers free, intensive orchestral and music education to children in under-resourced communities, drawing on the El Sistema model of ensemble-based learning. Staff work directly with students in school and community settings, with roles spanning teaching artistry across instruments and general music, as well as finance and operations. Most Kidznotes roles are based in Durham.
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How many jobs is Kidznotes hiring for right now?
Kidznotes is hiring for 5 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in business development and accounting. Recent openings have included Teaching Artist positions across instruments such as piano, percussion, and strings, as well as a Manager of Finance and Operations role. Migrate Mate reflects Kidznotes' current postings as they are listed.
What kinds of roles does Kidznotes hire for?
The most active teams are business development and accounting. Kidznotes hires primarily for Teaching Artist positions covering specific instruments, including piano, percussion, upper strings, and general music instruction, as well as nonprofit operations and finance roles. Most postings are across all levels, and candidates typically come from music education, performing arts, or nonprofit administration backgrounds.
Are Kidznotes jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 0% of Kidznotes's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Durham. Each Kidznotes listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Kidznotes?
Find a Kidznotes role that fits your background on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing through to Kidznotes's own application process. Kidznotes manages its own hiring directly, so all steps after clicking through are handled on the organization's end. Review each listing carefully for any materials requested, such as a resume, cover letter, or teaching philosophy statement.
Does Kidznotes hire entry-level?
Most of Kidznotes's open roles on Migrate Mate are across all levels as of July 16, 2026. Check individual Kidznotes listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Kidznotes hiring?
Most Kidznotes roles are based in Durham, and about 0% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.