Benefits:
Company parties
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Organization: Jazz Hands For Autism
Jazz Hands For Autism is a nonprofit organization. Founded in May 2014, we are a talent advocacy group with a mission to provide avenues for musicians on the autism spectrum to turn their passion for music into a line of income..
We are seeking dedicated and skilled Director of Programs & Events for the Jazz Hands Musicians Academy (JHMA), a music-based vocational program that uses a strength-based approach to empower musicians with autism and amplify their voices by providing necessary resources and avenues that will assist them with forging a rewarding and career path as a working musician. JHMA provides individualized music lessons, performance training and wrap-around artist development services and performance scouting for individuals with autism who are looking to improve their musicianship and begin a career as a musician.
Position: Director of Programs and Events
Full Time/ Part Time: Full Time
Pay: $68,993.60 / Year
Job Overview:
The Director of Programs and Events for Jazz Hands for Autism is responsible for overseeing all Jazz Hands Programs including the Jazz Hands Musicians Academy, Jazz Hands Junior Academy, Jazz Hands Jobs, and the Concert & Events Series.
Job Responsibilities & Duties:
Programs:
Operational and financial oversight of all Jazz Hands For Autism programs inclusive of:
Jazz Hands Musicians Academy (Enrichments and Conservatory Programs)
Jazz Hands Junior Academy
Jazz Hands Jobs
Concert and Events Series
Leadership over Program Coordinators inclusive of setting programmatic goals and tracking outcomes.
Oversight of Coordinator of Curriculum and Technology and outcomes on the development of new curriculum and implementation of new technologies.
Responsible for administrative aspects of carrying out tasks including timely communication with staff and stakeholders.
Oversight of participant and staff recruitment for the various programs operated by Jazz Hands For Autism
Responsible for interfacing with stakeholders including parents, students and potential partners
Events:
Responsible for planning and implementing twice annual concert series.
Responsible for planning and overseeing organizational events for the staff, students, and community.
Oversight of venue and office building needs.
Qualifications & Skills:
Must have 5+ years of experience in program or project management.
Must have 3+ years of experience in curriculum or program development.
Experience in event planning, large concerts and fundraisers is preferred.
Must have leadership experience leading dynamic teams.
Must have program management experience.
Demonstrated leadership skills over diverse teams
Strategic mindset and ability to multitask balancing multiple projects at once
Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics for this position are typical of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TRAVEL
This position is required to travel locally on occasion and may occasionally require Saturday work.
WE VALUE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION!
Jazz Hands for Autism believes in creating long-term relationships by being responsive and relevant and by consistently delivering value to our employees, our students, and our community. Specifically with our employees, we focus on attracting, developing and retaining the best talent, challenging our people, demonstrating a “can-do” attitude and fostering a collaborative and mutually supportive environment.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected age classification, ancestry, color, religious creed, marital status, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity, and gender expression. Jazz Hands For Autism will make every reasonable effort to accommodate individuals based on their disability status.
Qualified and interested applicants should email the following to Info@Jazzhandsforautism.org:
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Only submissions providing all of the requested information will be considered.
Jazz Hands For Autism is based in Culver City and is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes a diverse candidate pool.
If this opportunity sounds like a perfect fit for you and your skills, We hope to hear from you!
Flexible work from home options available.