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Mission District Young Musicians Program Coordinator

Community Music Center seeks a coordinator for our Mission District Young Musicians Program Coordinator (MDYMP).  MDYMP is a tuition-free program offering comprehensive music education with a focus on Latin music.  The Coordinator oversees and manages day to day aspects of the MDYMP program including organizing student recruitment and audition processes, supporting student engagement and success, supporting and coordinating work of the faculty team, engaging parents, and coordinating student performances.  The Coordinator also implements evaluation processes and works with the faculty team and the Program Director to analyze progress and adapt program goals and evaluation processes on an ongoing basis.

The ideal candidate will be a bi-lingual music educator and/or cultural organizer who is passionate about music education and possesses strong communication, organizational and leadership skills.  

CLASSIFICATION: Administrative
RESPONSIBLE TO: Program Director 
HOURS: 7 hours/week including Saturdays 9:45am – 12:15pm
SALARY: Comparable to other community nonprofit organizations
BENEFITS: Pro-rated sick leave and vacation time based on hours worked
START DATE:  As soon as possible. 
This job can be combined with CMC Program Coordinator Position (25hours/week) 


Mission District Young Musicians Program at Community Music Center (CMC)
The award winning Mission District Young Musicians Program (MDYMP), founded in 2007, offers a comprehensive music education with a focus on Latin music. This tuition free program primarily serves low-income Latino youth from the Mission District who are nominated by their public school music teachers and community organizations.  MDYMP students receive a scholarship for weekly private lessons on their instruments and a weekly group class in which students learn music from Latin America and the Caribbean and learn music theory and musicianship skills.

Group classes (currently offered via zoom) take place from 10:00am  – 12:00 noon each Saturday and students also receive a scholarship for private lessons weekly.  MDYMP collaborates with other Mission district arts organizations to develop student performance opportunities such as for Carnaval, Cinco de Mayo and Paseo Artístico events.  During distance learning, performances are adapted to digital platforms.

The MDYMP group class team consists of a Coordinator, and six teachers. The MDYMP team is supervised and supported by the Program Director.

MDYMP Coordinator Responsibilities

  • Oversees and manages day to day aspects of the MDYMP program including student and faculty communications and session/event planning.
  • Attends the MDYMP program weekly from 9:45am – 12:15pm (includes a check in with faculty before and after each session).  
  • Oversees student engagement in the program, addressing attendance and/or other issues as they arise with student(s) and families in consultation with the faculty team and Program Director.
  • Creates and maintains a student roster for faculty/student/family/registrar use to support various program functions. 
  • Supported by CMC’s Program Director and MDYMP faculty, recruits students and coordinates auditions.
  • Engages parents and families bilingually through the audition process and beginning year parent/student orientation and throughout the year as needed by email, text and phone to support program goals.   
  • In consultation with the rest of the Teachers and Program Director, designs, plans and coordinates performances and special projects to ensure their success as a learning experience for the students and as an opportunity to visibly demonstrate learning. 
  • Coordinates the process of  curriculum development with MDYMP faculty and organizes evaluation processes with multiple stakeholders.  Drawing from the evaluation process, the Coordinator  works with the faculty team and Program Director to adapt program goals on an ongoing basis.
  • In consultation with the CMC’s Program Director and faculty, recruits faculty, guests teachers and guest artists.
  • Coordinates Teachers, Teaching Assistants and volunteers involved in the group class, organizing meetings, gathering payroll information, arranging for substitute teachers as needed.
  • Communicates with CMC private lesson instructors to follow up on MDYMP student attendance, share curriculum and address other topics as needed.
  • Coordinates MDYMP spring juries.
  • Coordinates MDYMP participation in YMP Student Leader Program including cultivating potential student leaders, coordinating meetings and student leader activities. Support students as needed including with letters of reference and documentation of their work.  During distance learning, the coordinator will adapt opportunities for student leadership.
  • Communicates weekly with Program Director to provide updates on MDYMP program.
  • Interfaces with CMC registrars to update MDYMP student roster; creates attendance lists for Saturday classes and takes attendance.
  • Submits payroll information for all MDYMP faculty bi-weekly.

Location, Day and Time
MDYMP group classes currently take place  via zoom Saturdays  10:00am – 12:00pm noon during the school year.   It is important that the MDYMP Coordinator be available on Saturdays from 9:45am – 12:15 noon.  When MDYMP returns to in person teaching, classes will resume at Mission Cultural Center at the same time and the Coordinator will work on site with the students and faculty team. 

Compensation
The Mission District Young Musicians Program Coordinator is paid hourly up to a maximum of 28 hours per month for 11 months of the year (July is off).

Qualifications:

  • Spanish/English Bilingual (required)
  • Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills
  • Background in music education and/or music performance preferred
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to develop a strong relationship with parents and cultivate parent support and participation in program
  • Works well independently and with others
  • Knowledge of Music Writing Software (Finale) desirable
  • Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Microsoft office and Google business suite. 
  • At least one year of experience organizing arts programs preferred. 

Application Process
Email a resume and cover letter to: cmcstaffopenings@sfcmc.org. Please include CMC Mission District Young Musicians Program Coordinator in the subject of your email. Only those being considered will be contacted. No phone calls, please. 

About Community Music Center:

Community Music Center makes high quality music accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, regardless of financial means.

We believe in the power of music to connect people, celebrate cultures and transform lives. Community Music Center (CMC) is a cornerstone San Francisco cultural institution and a vital hub for music education and performance anchored in the Mission District. We envision students and faculty who are engaged and fulfilled in making music together, and audiences who are energized by their experiences. Inspired by their training, our students are empowered to find their own voice, develop lasting relationships, embrace learning, and give back to their communities. More on our work can be found at sfcmc.org. 

Community Music Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion. CMC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.

 

Program Coordinator

Community Music Center seeks a part-time Program Coordinator as a key member of the Program team, focusing on student engagement through a variety of CMC program opportunities.  The Program Coordinator will work directly with students, faculty and community partners to develop and implement educational and performance opportunities, to support ongoing teaching and special events.  Program work is currently online, however when CMC returns to in person teaching and work, the Program Coordinator will have a role in on-site administration and operations.

CLASSIFICATION: Administrative
RESPONSIBLE TO: Program Director 
HOURS: 25 hours/week with periodic weekend and evening hours
SALARY:  Commensurate with experience
BENEFITS: Health benefits and pro-rated sick leave and vacation time based on hours worked
START DATE: This position begins in December 2020

Should a candidate be interested and have an appropriate skill set, this job can be combined with Mission District Young Musicians Program Coordinator Position. Candidates should indicate their intent for one or both of these positions when submitting application materials.

Program Support

  • Support community engagement opportunities: CMC open houses, student recitals, workshops, special events and other engagement activities – currently digital and in person when in person activities resume. 
  • Take a leading role in scheduling performances for CMC’s annual Field Day Performathon, quarterly student recitals and other school events. 
  • Support Young Musicians Program with doing school outreach, and coordinating auditions 
  • Support organizing camps  including reaching out to targeted students, supplying updated rosters to Camp Directors, securing rooms, supporting camp recitals.  
  • Organize Spring juries including Merit Scholarship Awards and All School Recital;
  • Supports faculty hiring and evaluation processes with scheduling and communication
  • Support faculty grant programs by compiling and sharing grant proposals for review..
  • With the supervision of the Program Director and the Development staff, develop and support Parent Engagement and Alumni initiatives 5-10%

Institutional Responsibilities 

  • Develop reports and track trends from CMC’s database including following up on student survey responses; 10%
  • Document student victories that can be shared within our community and beyond; and 5%
  • Support work of Program Department as needed, including being available nights and weekends as needed .10%

Qualifications

  • Knowledge and experience in a range of musical styles that reflect CMC’s programs; music teaching and/or music performance experience desired
  • Experience working with people of all ages, socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicities, and sexualities
  • Bi-lingual Spanish English highly preferred
  • 2-4 years arts administration experience preferred 
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail in all aspects of the job
  • Outstanding communicator with strong oral and written communication skills with a warm and friendly demeanor 
  • Works independently and takes strong initiative to complete tasks in a timely way and solves problems through collaboration and dialogue
  • Proficient with MS Office, database programs, navigates technology easily

Email a resume and cover letter to: cmcstaffopenings@sfcmc.org. Please include Program Coordinator in the subject of your email. Only those being considered will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

About Community Music Center:
Community Music Center’s mission is to make high quality music accessible to all people, regardless of financial means. We are a nonprofit institution with branches in the Mission and Richmond Districts of San Francisco, and have served the Bay Area since 1921. CMC offers music lessons on over 30 instruments in a wide range of musical styles, including jazz, blues, Latin, popular, folk, rock, and Western classical. We also present a wide array of no or low cost concerts in our concert hall and out in the community. During the 2019-20 school year, CMC served nearly 3,600 students of all ages and levels and financial backgrounds and offered $2.4 M in tuition assistance.

Community Music Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion. CMC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.

 

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