8/22/2019 Youth Orchestra Afterschool Program Assistant Position

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EXPO Center Youth Orchestra

Afterschool Enrichment Program

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

The EXPO Center Youth Orchestra is an ensemble from South Los Angeles with a focus on

excellence, community, and creativity. It is the first project of Youth Orchestra Los Angeles

(YOLA), the Los Angeles Philharmonics initiative to provide access to exceptional instrumentaland orchestral education in order to promote youth development. Through a unique partnership

collaboration with EXPO Center (a Department of Recreation and Parks facility), Harmony

Project, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, the EXPO Center Youth Orchestra has

300 members.

The Youth Orchestra Academic Enrichment program is an Afterschool component of theOrchestra program that focuses on academics, and enrichment activities. Participants are enrolledin one hour blocks either before or after group classes and orchestra rehearsals during the week.

The Program Assistant will work directly with youth ages 7-17 on academic and art/musicenrichment activities. The program schedule will require the assistant to work 20 hours a week,

from 4:00pm-8:00pm Monday through Friday. The Program Assistant will also work with theProgram Manager to ensure that the goals and objectives for the after school enrichment program

are met. The Program Assistant will assist the Program Manager with program evaluation anddata entry of program participants.

Qualifications:The ideal candidate must be very detail-oriented, creative, organized, and a self-starter. Thecandidate must have experience, and enjoy working with youth. Candidates should have good

time management skills. Candidates should possess leadership skills to work with little direction

and handle situations with professionalism. Knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Word,Excel, Internet, Social Media). Spanish speaking strongly desired.

Description of Duties:

Staffs the Afterschool Program, working directly with youth on academics and preparingother creative enrichment activities.

Assists with the management of the Parent Volunteer Program. Performs data entry, and helps with program evaluations. Assists with the creation of promotional materials (flyers, brochures, etc.) Coordinates and assists with performances. Completes all other duties as required by the EXPO Center Youth Orchestra Program

Manager.

How to apply- Please e-mail cover letter and resume to Stephen Smith-Contreras at

Svsmithc@gmail.com, subject line Afterschool Enrichment Program Assistant.

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