Site Coordinator, Miami Springs Chapter

As of today, Miami Music Project has reached over 33,000 children and youth across Miami-Dade County, becoming one of the largest socially transformative music initiatives in the U.S. Miami Music Project’s programming is inspired by the El Sistema phenomenon – a new model for social change and a visionary global movement that transforms the lives of children through music. The Site Coordinator and Site Manager are the persons in charge at the chapter every day of classes, in the late afternoons and evenings. The Site Coordinator will report to the Site Manager and the Director of Program Operations, and work closely with all chapter program constituents. Essential Functions • Coordinating the logistical components of the program on location during classes, educational activities and performances of the ensembles, • Collaborating with Site Manager to create plans for local recruitment and retention of students, • Collecting daily student attendance and providing attendance reports on monthly basis, • Collaborating with Site Manager to create strong relationships with families and communicate consistently with parents in regarding each student, • Working effectively with the teachers, volunteers and location providers for the purpose of maintaining good communication and program efficiency, • Assisting Site Manager in the enforcement of rules and procedures of students and teaching artists, • Helping maintain accurate information on database of all on site recourses, including musical instruments, education materials, music sheets, supplies and teaching tools, • Coordinating volunteer roster for daily chapter needs and other volunteer activities for events, • Creating and updating of files and records, • Dispersing, collecting and filing all student paperwork, • Providing support in Miami Music Project main office for larger projects outside of the chapter location, • Reporting on student behavioral challenges and filing behavior reports, • Traveling between the site/chapter and Miami Music Project office at least two times per week for office hours. Qualifications and desired skills include: • Strong commitment to El Sistema philosophy and mission of the Miami Music Project, • Skilled in providing attentive supervision, promoting a safe and nurturing environment for children, and ensuring the seamless execution of program activities, • Excellent time management skills, ability to meet deadlines while balancing daily activities and tasks • Basic knowledge of musical instruments and music areas/theory/culture (classical) preferred, • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in a diverse environment requiring diplomacy and good judgment in managing interactions with individuals, • Attention to detail, • Required to fulfill all DCF training requirements within the initial 90 days of employment to ensure compliance with licensing standards, • CPR and First Aid training required • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred • Demonstrated positive and collaborative approach to work, • Demonstrated proficiency in MSWord, Outlook and Excel is required • Experience working in the field of education or in a non-profit environment is a plus, • Ability to quickly learn new computer programs and systems, • Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs, and will be expected to assist with moving equipment pertinent to general operations and special events.