Seattle Music Partners
Employment Opportunities
Central District, Seattle WA
Now Hiring:
Program Coordinator
Description:
Be part of an inspiring after-school music program for youth in low-income schools! Seattle Music Partners seeks an AmeriCorps Member to serve as our Program Coordinator. SMP is a non-profit that provides an innovative combination of weekly group music instruction and one-on-one mentoring, working with elementary students who attend low-income schools in Seattle’s Central District. We offer individual music lessons and ensemble experience to over 100 students, twice weekly. We believe that music is a powerful tool for inspiring and empowering young people, and that music-learning opportunities should be available to all children on an equitable basis.
Duties:
Since SMP has a very small staff, the Program Coordinator will have a significant impact, playing a role in most SMP activities. The Program Coordinator will collaborate closely with existing staff and directly with students, volunteers, families and school personnel.
Responsibilities will include the following:
Required Qualifications:
Additional Desired Qualifications:
Benefits: * Health insurance * Education award upon satisfactory completion of service * subsidized childcare assistance (if eligible)
* Student loan forbearance.
How to Apply:
Individuals interested in the position need to prepare the AmeriCorps National Service Application and submit to www.americorps.gov.
In addition, candidates should submit a detailed cover letter to info@seattlemusicpartners.org that describes their specific interest in working with our program and why the candidate’s background makes for a compelling candidacy. Please put "Program Coordinator Inquiry" in the subject line. Please also send a current resume.
Note that this opportunity is contingent on funding.
Description:
Be part of an inspiring after-school music program for youth in low-income schools! Seattle Music Partners seeks an AmeriCorps Member to serve as our Program Coordinator. SMP is a non-profit that provides an innovative combination of weekly group music instruction and one-on-one mentoring, working with elementary students who attend low-income schools in Seattle’s Central District. We offer individual music lessons and ensemble experience to over 100 students, twice weekly. We believe that music is a powerful tool for inspiring and empowering young people, and that music-learning opportunities should be available to all children on an equitable basis.
Duties:
Since SMP has a very small staff, the Program Coordinator will have a significant impact, playing a role in most SMP activities. The Program Coordinator will collaborate closely with existing staff and directly with students, volunteers, families and school personnel.
Responsibilities will include the following:
- Daily on-site at schools, coordinating and supervising activities of students and volunteers.\
- Coordinate and support volunteer recruitment, training and retention efforts for after school and evening programs.
- Help organize recitals and community programs.
- Help lead communication efforts with families, including family meetings, phone calls, etc.
- Arrange student transportation by coordinating directly with Seattle Public Schools -Transportation Department.
- Manage food / snack procurement and distribution in partnership with school district.
- Chaperone field trips to performances.
- Coordinate with the Program Director to ensure ongoing communication with volunteers, potential volunteers, students, etc.
- Work with staff re: curriculum materials and participant needs and challenges.
- Record tutor and student attendance at each site, as well as assist with documentation of teaching materials.
- Act as lead in the capture, compilation, and analysis of data to support AmeriCorps, WSC, and SMP performance measures.
Required Qualifications:
- AmeriCorps Requirements: minimum age - 18 years old. Full-time 40 hours / week. Begin September 1, 2019 - End July 15, 2020
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to social justice
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
- Demonstrated self-starter
- Able to fulfill responsibilities with minimal supervision
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Effective presentation skills & the ability to facilitate small group discussions
- Ability to use Microsoft Office and Google Docs programs at an intermediate or advanced level
- Prepared to work some evenings and weekends
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Band or orchestral instrument experience
- Some teaching or tutoring experience (formal or informal)
- Enjoys and has experience working with children and young adults
- Interested in music, education, youth development and/or the business of non-profits
- Familiarity with PhotoShop or other image editing and layout software
- Car recommended
- Some college or college degree preferred
- SMP seeks candidates whose stories and experiences have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to social justice and equity in music education. If you hear some part of your story reflected in the description of our programming, you are especially encouraged to apply.
Benefits: * Health insurance * Education award upon satisfactory completion of service * subsidized childcare assistance (if eligible)
* Student loan forbearance.
How to Apply:
Individuals interested in the position need to prepare the AmeriCorps National Service Application and submit to www.americorps.gov.
In addition, candidates should submit a detailed cover letter to info@seattlemusicpartners.org that describes their specific interest in working with our program and why the candidate’s background makes for a compelling candidacy. Please put "Program Coordinator Inquiry" in the subject line. Please also send a current resume.
Note that this opportunity is contingent on funding.