TITLE: Project Harmony Site Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Project Harmony Manager, Charlotte Symphony
STATUS: Part-Time ($25/hr, 5-10 hours/week), Tuesdays and Thursdays AND/OR Mondays and Wednesdays
START DATE: September 2024

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Site Coordinator ensures the highest quality experience for Project Harmony students by overseeing the day-to-day Project Harmony schedule at a given location. The Site Coordinator will lead and administer program scheduled transition times, maintain attendance records, and support other Project Harmony teachers and staff to encourage student engagement, appropriate social skills, and behavior during program hours.

Project Harmony sites operate on weekday afternoons from September 2024 to May 2025, generally following the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District calendar.

A partnership between Charlotte Symphony and Arts+, Project Harmony builds pathways to success for Charlotte-area youth, offering free instruments, ensemble music training, and homework help to over 100 students. Project Harmony enacts social transformation through music by engaging children in orchestra programs that foster skill development and personal empowerment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare site for music program: set up rooms, chairs, music stands, etc. Store music equipment after the program and restore rooms to original setup according to facility guidelines.
• Ensure the safety of the children on site: adhere to handbook policies and coordinate and supervise children effectively during transitions, large-group settings, drop-off, and pick-up
• Support student participation and engagement.
• Maintain storage of materials and instruments.
• Communicate regularly with Project Harmony Manager and site contacts.
• Ensure availability of rooms and smooth site operations.
• Maintain attendance and student records.
• Attend and assist with Project Harmony concerts and other functions as scheduled.
• Complete administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The ability to move around a space to supervise children and ensure their safety; occasionally/frequently positions self by crawling, kneeling, bending, squatting, reaching.
• The ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weight items such as music stands, instruments, and chairs.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience leading groups of children; ability to effectively supervise groups; understanding of constructive behavior management skills; knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and handle unexpected situations effectively.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Positive attitude and flexibility.
• Access to a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other device for daily attendance taking and communication as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in youth development programs.
• Experience with leading a large group of children with a range of behaviors.
• Experience working with a wide range of learning abilities.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certified (or willingness to obtain).

APPLYING:

Qualified candidates should send an email of interest and resume to employment@charlottesymphony.org with the subject line: PH Site Coordinator.

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline and termination.