Programs & Outreach Consultant

ABOUT CHILDREN IN HARMONY

Children in Harmony (CIH) is a global, non-profit 501c3 organization with the mission to provide the tools and resources youth need to make their voices heard through music-making, emotional learning and community engagement. CIH creates safe spaces for children and youth to embrace music-making and creative expression as a way of exploring emotional health. We believe helping young people understand and effectively communicate emotions is essential to helping develop resilience and the skills needed to navigate complex situations and a changing world. Through our flagship program, The Amani Project, we are working to help young people understand the power they have within themselves and become action-takers and decision-makers of today and tomorrow within their local community and beyond. Local artists are the experts on how to reach their own audiences. Every community makes music in a way that is unique to their own experiences. We celebrate all students, regardless of musical competence or experience practicing emotional intelligence. We encourage and value the musical and emotional progress during our workshops and each of its members. This is based on the group or individual’s willingness to enter the shared musical and emotional space and move creatively within it.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Children in Harmony seeks a Programs & Outreach Consultant to oversee its flagship program, The Amani Project. This is a temporary opportunity for someone with senior level nonprofit program management and outreach experience for a contracted role, but this could expand for the right candidate from a temporary to hire position. This is a hybrid role where a portion of the work can be done remotely, with on-site facilitation required at participating program sites. The Consultant will collaborate with the Executive Director to fulfill the mission, vision, values, and long-term strategies for Children in Harmony. The Consultant's primary role is to help implement these goals and ensure they are carried out in accordance with the shared plan and available resources. The Consultant will have both internal and external responsibilities, including project management & development, administration, and communications & Outreach.

• Program Development, Strategy, and Management (90%)

○ Develop and implement program strategies that align with the organization's mission and goals.

○ Spearhead and manage curriculum development, organizational pedagogy, teaching methods and organizational artistic practices.

○ Recruit, and manage Teaching Artist (s) and oversee program activities, including events, workshops, and other initiatives.

○ Monitor program outcomes and evaluate program effectiveness to ensure goals are being met.

○ Develop program budgets and ensure program expenditures are within budgetary constraints.

• Communications & Outreach (10%)

○ Collaborate with and aid the Executive Director in implementing marketing strategies to secure and strengthen program partnerships, and support the Executive Director in conducting funding strategies.

○ Assist Executive Director with grant submissions.

○ Cultivate relationships with community partners to increase awareness and support.

○ Assist in preparing e-newsletters, social media posts and marketing collateral.

• Administrative Duties (5%)

○ Assist the Executive Director as needed in preparing reports for the board of directors and other stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

o 3-5years of experience working with young people (in-school and/or out-of-school settings).

o Exceptional leadership skills and communication skills.

o Outstanding interpersonal skills in managing external relationships, building trust with schools, students, and community members.

o Excellent organizational and time management skills.

o Minimum of 2- 3 years of supervisory experience required .

o Commitment to professional development.

o Wide range of musical knowledge and a combination of the following: program management, music and/or performing arts, nonprofit experience, arts education, and/or working with individuals with developmental disabilities or neurodiversities.

o A demonstrated goal-orientation and focus on outcomes and results.

o Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks with exceptional attention to detail.

o Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with school and other colleagues and welcome creative ideas from team members.

o A thorough understanding of youth development principles and practice.

o A history of service to under-resourced communities.

o Ability to listen with empathy and be comfortable navigating situations that are unfamiliar.

o Understanding that each person has their own lived experience, and the ability to stay flexible to individually address issues that arise.

o Professionalism, sound judgment foresight and maturity.

o Innovative, and can work with considerable independence within a team environment, and variety of diverse stakeholders.

o An entrepreneurial spirit which embraces creativity and hard work inherent in a start-up environment.

o Self-driven, solution-oriented, and an analytical and critical thinker.

o Ability to manage workshops in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and completion in a timely manner.

o Commitment to Children in Harmony’s mission, vision, and values.

o Enjoys having fun and laughing.

o Occasional travel with some evening and weekend work may be required.

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter, as well as a curriculum writing sample to info@ciharmony.org.

Children in Harmony is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations are also available for these individuals during the hiring process. Please email info@ciharmony.org should you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process. Children in Harmony values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates who identify as BIPOC or other historically marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Temporary, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Program management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person