Program Coordinator - Greater South Side
About The Position
The Program Coordinator supports the smooth operation of all program activities at the Greater South Side location. This role is a critical connector of students, families, faculty, and staff, and assists the Program Manager in ensuring the site attains organizational goals. The People's Music School is Chicago's oldest and largest completely free nonprofit music school, providing transformational music instruction to over 800 K-12 students in Chicago, focusing on communities systematically excluded from high-quality music education. Through intensive instruction and performance, students grow musically, socially, emotionally, and academically.
Requirements
- High School diploma required.
- Understanding of a busy school environment.
- Highly organized and self-motivated.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in music education, performance, or arts administration preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the Program Manager.
- Provide support and information to parents, faculty, staff, and/or students via phone, text message, email, and in person.
- Assist with 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).
- Assist with maintaining student databases including attendance, student outcomes, fundraising, service hours, and technology inventory.
- Assist with maintaining instrument inventory, including storage and repairs, and ensuring students understand instrument care, use, and storage.
- Assist with managing service hour opportunities, duties, scheduling, and hours.
- Assist with collecting materials requested by Learning & Teaching team for Student and Faculty evaluation.
- Assist with ordering program related supplies and equipment.
- Assist with special on/off-site events including concerts, family orientations, fundraisers, master classes, and field trips.
- Actively participate in staff/faculty meetings and professional development.
- Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Benefits
- $22 per hour
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
