AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

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 Program Coordinator for a 4-week research project this summer.
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

* 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/volunteers

* Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish

* Superior written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work well with diverse stakeholders at every level of the organization

* 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

* A driver's license and proof of valid automobile insurance; flexible work schedule to include some weekends, weeknights, and holidays
The Program Coordinator (Research Project) is responsible for:

* Communicating with families to schedule appointments, including rescheduling as necessary and arranging for transportation

* Maintaining daily supplies necessary for the research project, including generator fuel and twice daily food delivery for study participants

* Helping participants and their families understand the value of the research project, and the importance of the role they play in it

* Serving as primary liaison to research team from Northwestern University and trouble-shooting as necessary

* Preparing detailed reports on program inputs to research team

* Additional tasks as requested
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and two current references to: sarah@harmony-project.org, with Program Coordinator (Research Project) as the subject line.

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

from LA Culture Net