Program Manager - Education
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ChicagoDESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION
The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic is a non-profit organization whose mission is to present high quality musical performances and music education programs that will bridge gaps in genre, artistry and diversity. The organization seeks to become an internationally respected orchestra defined by its cross collaborations in jazz, classical, and other musical genres while working with schools to provide a linear track for music instruction, performance and enrichment from kindergarten through college.
Education is a central and imperative piece of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic. The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic prides itself on being an orchestra that developed from its education programming (formerly, MusicAlive! NFP). It’s primary education initiative “Jazz Alive” works to to institute music learning at the beginning of a student’s formal education by providing a linear track of music instruction and enrichment from kindergarten through college, following each student through this progression. This initiative utilizes the ‘feeder school’ concept, where elementary and middle school students continue on a music track into an associated high school. The program is currently operating in six Chicago Public elementary schools, and one school in Pembroke, IL.
EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER
The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for the management and
overall day-to-day operation of all CJP education programs. The PM reports to
the Executive Director while maintaining open communication and providing
necessary information to the Artistic Director.
General
· Serve as primary contact for schools and teaching artists
· Ensure program implementation and delivery fulfills goals and standards of school Program Design and “Jazz Alive” mission
· Review, recommend and implement policies and procedures for “Jazz Alive” programs
· Recommend budget requirements to support level of program effort in consonance with planned program requirements
· Other duties, as appropriate
Administrative
· Assist with recruitment and hiring of potential staff
· Ordering and managing inventory of program supplies
· Distribution of supplies and equipment to schools and Service Providers
· Preparation of Service Provider invoices to submit for monthly payment
· Maintain central scheduling of “Jazz Alive” program and special events for delivery to CJP staff, board, funders, etc.
· Create, organize, and distribute paperwork as related to processes and procedures
Program Implementation
· Coordinate teaching artists’ and educational performance schedules with school
· Provide customer service to schools to ensure program effectiveness
· Communicate with school administration and faculty regarding program design and logistics
· Maintain constant supervision and communication with Service Providers
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· Consult with CJP leadership staff on major program implementation issues
· Organize staff, professional, and parent involvement training sessions
· Ensure appropriate CJP presence and recognition at “Jazz Alive” schools
· Attend all major CJP school events and document as needed
Program Evaluation
· Assist in development and implementation of program evaluation
· Supervise and evaluate educational service providers
· Input and maintain all evaluation records
· Recommend long range plans in keeping with program objectives, based upon evaluation
Start date of end of July / early August. Hourly pay $15 - $20 per hour with a weekly commitment of 25 – 30 hours, commensurate with experience. Hours may increase in second year to full-time with health and dental insurance.
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