I. Education Programs:

• With the guidance of the E.D.P. and M.D.C., write materials for GMCLA’s education programs

• Serves as primary production person and liaison for all education and community programs

• Act as GMCLA’s liaison to high schools, colleges, and partner organizations throughout the

Los Angeles region to create collaborative education programs

• Travel to schools in Los Angeles on an ongoing basis, to establish and maintain positive, ongoing relationships with teachers, schools, education partners, and other stakeholders as needed

• Manage day-to-day school communications, including but not limited to scheduling, administering agreements, and completing weekly check-ins

• Manage the Los Angeles area school communication list and implement the email schedule

• Serve as a representative of GMCLA at educational, community and civic events

• Attend L.A. Arts Education meetings and events as needed

• Support the development and planning of music for GMCLA’s education programs

II. Community Outreach & Engagement:

• As directed by GMCLA’s E.D.P. and M.D.C., manage the implementation of the overall the organization’s community outreach and engagement programs

• Identify new opportunities and strengthen existing partnerships that will expand GMCLA’s reach and focus on advocacy, equity, and access, especially in traditionally underserved communities

• Work closely with E.D. on the production of corporate events and acts as liaison once event has been established

• Curate a list of community partners and distribute and maintain regular communications with the group

• Communicate regularly with GMCLA singing members to ensure that its programs are coordinated successfully in collaboration with the organization’s initiatives

• Record, analyze, and report data on attendance and demographic information to determine the effectiveness of the organization’s community outreach and engagement programs, including their intended outcomes as aligned with GMCLA’s DEI Initiative

• Attend meetings of neighborhoods, communities, city councils, and partner civic organizations as needed

• Maintain education data for grants and research methods to retrieve additional data that will support future grant applications

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Have implemented education and community outreach & engagement programs for an arts or music organization

• Have an attitude of service, a commitment to ongoing learning, and desire to contribute to the organization and the community

• Demonstrate leadership initiatives, self-confidence, a positive attitude, practicality, sound judgement and attention-to-detail

• Have an extroverted personality and a passion for building community through music

• Have a strong desire to go out and cultivate external relationships in the community

• Be an active listener possessing excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required; Liberal Arts, Arts Management, Music/Education

• Experience in either arts administration, music education, school, or community chorus leadership

• Experience in production is desirable

• Excellent project management and project development skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Experience working in a nonprofit environment preferred

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Proficiency in web-based research tools

Special Requirements:

• Position is on-site (West Hollywood, CA) and at offsite activities as required

• Local travel, in and around the Los Angeles region, is required for this position. Candidates must have a vehicle and valid driver’s license.

• Candidates must have a flexible schedule, which will require working some evenings, nights, and weekends to attend community events.

• Candidates must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered