Harmony  Project  is  an  award-­‐winning  research-­‐based  501(c)(3)  nonprofit  organization  that   targets  at-­‐risk  youth  in  underserved  areas  of  Los  Angeles.  We  promote  positive  youth  development  through  year-­‐ round  music  lessons  and  ensemble  participation.  

We  are  currently  hiring  a  full-­‐time  Program  Manager   The  ideal  candidate  will  possess:   • A  personal  mission,  vision  and  values  that  align  with  Harmony  Project’s   • A  passion  for  social  change,  community  empowerment  and  youth  development   • A  deep  knowledge  of  music,  and  preferably  a  degree  in  music  performance,  education  or   administration   • Three-­‐five  years  previous  experience  in  a  similar  position  in  the  fields  of  youth  development,   music  education  and/or  arts  education  administration   • Creativity,  leadership  and  cooperation  skills  necessary  to  develop  both  a  musical/artistic  vision   and  sense  of  community  at  a  site  that  has  the  buy-­‐in  of  teaching  artists,  students,  families  and   community  partners   • Superior  written  and  verbal  communication  skills,  and  the  ability  to    work  well  with  diverse   stakeholders  at  every  level  of  the  organization   • Excellent  organizational  skills,  the  ability  to  smoothly  juggle  and  prioritize  multiple  complex   tasks,  and  to  be  able  to  responsibly  delegate  as  needed  to  support  staff   • A  strong  sense  of  humor  and  ability  to  gracefully  handle  stressful  and  sometimes  troubling   situations   • Fluency  in  all  Microsoft  Office  programs,  prior  experience  using  contact  databases,  bilingual   strongly  preferred  but  not  required   • A  driver’s  license  and  proof  of  valid  automobile  insurance;  flexible  work  schedule  to  include   some  weekends,  weeknights,  and  holidays   The  Program  Manager  is  responsible  for:   • Overseeing  all  group  and  individual  lessons  and  ensemble  rehearsals  at  their  site   • All  student  administration  at  their  site,  including  annual  Harmony  Project  re-­‐enrollment   • Organizing  and  producing  end  of  semester  concerts  and  juries   • Creating  and  overseeing  annual  budget  for  their  site   • Ensuring  that  students  and  teachers  at  their  site  adhere  to  all  of  Harmony  Project’s  policies   • Communication  with  community  and  site  partners   • Creating  and  organizing  special  programming  for  parents   • Being  aware  of  extra-­‐musical  issues  in  the  lives  of  the  families  they  serve  and  referring  students   and  families  as  needed  to  partner  social  service  providers   Excellent  benefits;  Salary  DOE   To  apply,  please  send  a  cover  letter,  resume  and  two  current  references  to:  paloma@harmony-­‐project.org  with   Program  Manager  as  the  subject  line.  

  Harmony Project does not discriminate on the basis of race, sexual orientation, color, gender, religion, national origin or ethnicity in student admissions or in any program it administers.