A Place Called Home has a great opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Music Department Coordinator to explore and implement creative ways to deliver programming that will shape the future of the youth participating in our programs.

Job Title: Music Program Coordinator
Department: Music – Creative Expressions             
Reports to: Sr. Music Program Manager     
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Hourly Rate: $19-21

A Place Called Home is a dynamic, non-profit youth and community center in South Central Los Angeles. APCH provides educational programs, counseling, mentoring, music, dance and art classes, fitness and health and wellness opportunities. As youth participate in our programs, they discover interests and talents and develop a better sense of themselves and their place in the world around them. Our goal is to increase the likelihood that youth will stay in school, pursue higher education, attain viable jobs, and become active community members capable of making positive change in the world in which they live. 

SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Sr. Music Program Manager, the Music Program Coordinator (MPC) is responsible for supporting general department administration and coordination. The Department coordinator implements programs, REACH objectives, agency best practices, and program efficiencies. The Music Program Coordinator provides key support in programming application and policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support to the Music Department including but not limited to semester schedules, staff, Independent Contractor and instructor assignments and coordination, student assessments, budgets & expenses, attendance reports, correspondence and other student performance administration
• Agency-wide duties including youth supervision when onsite and on agency related events, inputting class attendance and participation in agency events when required
• Coordination of contractor paperwork and invoicing
• Provide instruction and serve as substitute instructor when needed
• Work closely with the Senior Music Program Manager in the recruitment, retention, supervision and coordination of students for Berklee City Music Program and the APCH Accelerated Music Program
• Represent the Music Department and the Berklee City Music program at off-campus events, performances and conferences as required
• Support logistics and coordination for music department performances and events on and off-campus including student participation
• Support music related needs of agency departments
• Oversee support staff and volunteers for special events and serve as primary chaperone as necessary, including Virtual Workshops/Classes
• Compose and prepare regular and special reports as required
• Maintain database of student records and private instructors
• Assist the Senior Music Program Manager  in the placement of AMP student enrollment in ongoing basis semester classes
• Communicate with performers and technical crews regarding rehearsals and production schedules and logistics
• Monitor student progress and maintain communication with parents regarding class performance, GPA, and attendance
• Provide work direction and guidance to contractors, volunteers, interns and support staff as assigned
• Responsible for equipment and supplies acquisition, classroom access, safety and equipment set-up, and scheduling instrument maintenance
• Assist contractors and staff in classroom management
• Assist the Senior Music Program Manager  in semester evaluations and surveys
• Assist in the development and management of daily and accelerated music classes
• Work closely with the  Senior Music Program Manager to maintain weekly, monthly and quarterly calendar of music activities, including virtual programming
• Submit appropriate paperwork and reports in a timely and efficient manner
• Oversee weekend programming
• Drive APCH vehicles when needed to transport equipment or students for performances
• Oversee all communication with Membership department regarding enrollment
• Program Delivery Preparation and Scheduling Instrument Pick Up/Drop Offs with Security Department
• Oversee, creating and updating personal HUB page and content
• Writing Curriculum and lesson planning for classes 
• Assist in weekly Homebase Virtual Connect
• Tracking member engagement and updating weekly Remote Tracking Sheet
• Tracking and management of all Virtual WFH Docs & Google Sheets 
• Managing curriculum and Weekly updates on Google Classroom (personal and some IC)
• Oversees all Department announcements going out weekly in Internal and External Bulletins
• Assists Senior Music Program Manager in management of  3rd party tracking tools for all program activities
• Adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards and values at all times
• Perform other tasks as assigned
   

The Music Program Coordinator will be an individual who carries high personal and professional standards, is high energy by nature, and enjoys partnering with others to achieve successful outcomes. To be successful in this role the Music Department Coordinator will focus on achieving excellence of service and performance in the five core competencies identified by the agency: integrity & trust, adaptability, accountability, learning and development and compassion.  As a Music Program Coordinator, they will also be expected to excel in the five department competencies of: internal & external collaboration, communication, prioritizing & planning, analytical thinking, and work quality & innovation. The candidate will embrace the APCH culture of a learning organization and strive to constantly improve upon systems and services for the benefit of our employees and our constituents; and will be demonstrably committed to their own ongoing personal and professional development. Our culture encourages individuals to speak up, we respect diversity of thought, and we look to our staff to be candid with concerns and constructive suggestions. Together, we can continue to take APCH to even higher levels of excellence and service to the community.

Technical and Performance Skills

• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Professionalism
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Ability to Multitask
• Flexibility
• Mission-Driven
• Dedicated to excellence
• Detail-Oriented
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Microsoft Office Skills
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) Preferred

Education/Training/Experience

• Music Degree or proof of equivalent training/experience in related field

• 1-3 years providing classroom or group instruction

• 1-3 years working with youth population 

• 1-3 years experience in organizing events

• 1-3 years administrative experience

• Strong comfort with Google suite, Zoom, Dropbox and other online platforms

Physical and Mental Demands

• Able to work in a dynamic and high noise level environment typical of a youth center
• Walking, standing required on daily basis
• Sitting and use of hands/vision for computer work for extended periods of time
• Lift up to 30 pounds occasionally
• Have a current driver’s license 

Additional Information

• Must be willing to work Tuesday – Saturday schedule
• Must be willing to be flexible and available for night and weekend performances

A Place Called Home provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including but not limited to pregnancy), gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation, military and veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, citizenship national origin, age, physical and/or mental disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, A Place Called Home complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Background screening required.