Program Coordinator - Greater South Side

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Program Manager
• Support and information to parents, faculty, staff, and/or students via phone, text message, email, and in person
• Aid in day-to-day operations at the program site and activities related to smooth operation of the program, including set-up / take-down and other program related activities (e.g. snack time, class transitions, and dismissal)
• Aid in maintaining student databases including attendance, student outcomes, fundraising, service hours, and technology inventory
• Aid in maintaining instrument inventory, including storage and repairs, including making sure students understand the care, use and storage to maintain instrument quality
• Aid in managing service hour opportunities, duties, scheduling, and hours
• Aid in collecting materials requested by Learning & Teaching team for Student and Faculty evaluation
• Aid in ordering program related supplies and equipment
• Aid in special on/off-site events including concerts, family orientations, fundraisers, master classes, and field trips
• Participate actively in staff/faculty meetings and professional development
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• High School diploma required, Bachelor’s degree in music education, performance, or arts administration preferred
• Understanding of a busy school environment
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Bilingual Spanish a plus
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Collaborative team member
• Extremely reliable with consistent attendance and maintain a high level of professionalism
• Must pass Chicago Public Schools background check
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven experience collaborating and working with people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Personal commitment to the mission and values of The People’s Music School

Physical Demands

• Local travel required
• Tolerance of prolonged and continuous stationary periods at a desk/computer
• Sometimes required to push, pull, lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Schedule

Part-time position, in person, 20 hours per week, during Programming Weeks

Compensation and Benefits

• $22 per hour
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match