Program Associate – Mr Holland’s Opus Foundation – Studio City, CA

MISSION:

Founded in 1996, The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation keeps music alive in our schools by donating musical instruments to under-funded music programs, giving youngsters the many benefits of music education, helping them to be better students and inspiring creativity and expression through playing music.

General Summary of Position:

The Michael Kamen Grant is our sole program addressing instrumental music program needs at under-funded schools serving low-income students. The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation (MHOF) works nationwide to give access and opportunities to students who would otherwise not be able to play and learn music in school. The Program Associate reports to the Program Director and is a member of a small staff that relies on active and effective teamwork.

Responsibilities:

Provide direct support to the Program Director to administer and fulfill core program duties, including grant application review and school vetting, generate detailed written reports and maintain ongoing communications with applicants
Generate and manage awarded school grant agreements, instrument receipts, evaluation reports, track program budgets and create and process instrument purchase orders
Serve as primary contact with outside music products vendors
Collect and synthesize relevant research as needed for various projects
Track prominent music education policy issues and trends
Oversee administrative support for the program and maintain ongoing relationships with awarded schools
Provide support to development and communications staff to deliver program impact information, content for donor communications, expense reports and data for board meetings
Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in education, arts education/administration/management, or related field
Minimum three years of related work experience
Experience with Title 1 K – 12 schools and arts education policy a plus
Knowledge of musical instruments
Can type at least 65 wpm
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and adept at internet research
Highly organized, a self-starter and able to prioritize, track projects and meet deadlines
Able to solve problems and recommend alternatives to promote program effectiveness
Ability to work in an open space with frequent staff interaction
Some local and regional travel required

How to apply

Submit cover letter and résumé with work and salary history to Deanna@mhopus.org

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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