Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles

Position: Education and Community Engagement Manager
Job Description: The full-time Education and Community Engagement Manager reports to GMCLA’s Executive Director & Producer (E.D.P.) and works closely with GMCLA’s Music Director & Conductor (M.D.C.) and staff to develop and facilitate GMCLA’s education and community engagement programs that bring GMCLA’s music and message to schools and community partner organizations, contributing to GMCLA’s value and impact across greater Los Angeles. The organization’s current programs include Alive Music Project in high schools, Arts for Healing Justice Network and partnerships with the Los Angeles LGBT Center, community colleges, and the City of West Hollywood.  The successful candidate for this position will have a proven track record in community engagement and education programs as an administrator or music educator / conductor. While the primary focus of this position is program development and execution, teaching and occasional conducting will be required of the candidate.  GMCLA has an ongoing commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusiveness throughout the community and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the organization.  See attached document for full job description.
The Successful Candidate Will: 

• Have demonstrated success in building diverse, inclusive, and comprehensive education and community outreach & engagement programs for a music / choral organization
• Have an excellent sense of how to evaluate the relative strength of projects, within the context of a clearly articulated set of organizational goals
• Have an attitude of service, a commitment to ongoing learning, and desire to contribute to the organization and the community
• Demonstrate leadership initiatives, self-confidence, a positive attitude, practicality, sound judgement and attention-to-detail
• Have an extroverted personality and a passion for building community through music
• Have a strong desire to go out and cultivate external relationships in the community
• Be an exceptional public speaker and comfortable speaking in front of large groups of people whether it be in a school setting or at community events
• Be an active listener possessing excellent communication skills, both written and verbal  

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in music education, choral conducting or vocal performance is preferred. A Liberal Arts or Arts Management Degree with music and/or conducting experience is also acceptable.
• 3 years of experience in either arts administration, music education or community chorus leadership is required
• Excellent project management and project development skills
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a nonprofit environment preferred

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Proficiency in web-based research tools  

Special Requirements: 

• Position is on-site (West Hollywood, CA) with flexibility to accommodate offsite activities
• Local travel, in and around the Los Angeles region, is required for this position. Candidates must have a vehicle and valid driver’s license. Local travel will be around 15-20% of the time.
• Candidates must have a flexible schedule, which will require working some evenings, nights, and weekends to attend community events, Chorus performances, rehearsals, etc.
• Candidates must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered​

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