Administrative Assistant for Communications

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Opportunity: Orchestrating Diversity: El Sistema St. Louis isseeking qualified volunteer to assist in communications for our program. Positions will openimmediately. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. This is a part-time volunteer position.

Orchestrating Diversity:

Orchestrating Diversity is a social change through orchestral music program serving theyouth of the Greater St. Louis Area. Focusing specifically on the under-served population,Orchestrating Diversity has established success in transforming the lives of these young people through self- empowerment, effective social interactions and the development of lifeskills through the pursuit of orchestral performance. Our program, beginning in early childhood, is free-of- charge and offers orchestral music training to combat poverty,strengthen inner-city education, and foster positive decision-making to unlock the world.

Orchestrating Diversity is deeply inspired by the El Sistema educational model. Orchestrating Diversity currently serves area youth in three locations: 1. The Junior Urban Music Program (JUMP) is offered in partnership with the Pilgrim Congregational Church of Christ in midtown and serves beginning students through theintermediate stages of their musical development.

2. Upon demonstrated ability to sight-read, the students become full members of UYO (Urban Youth Orchestra) which meets at the Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center in south city.

3.The Keyboard Education for Young Students (KEYS) program, meeting on the campus of Washington University, is provided during the school year.

Orchestrating Diversity Summer Intensive CampWe provide an intense summer learning experience for the members of the UYO in the TheSummer Intensive Camp. The Camp meets 5 days each week for 8 weeks each session lasting 7-hours. The mornings are taken up with college level sessions on music theory,music history and musicianship. Each afternoon is dedicated to a 2-hour rehearsal. In addition, each student is provided with a 30 minute lesson each week during the camp hours. Children and their families also benefit from field trips to concerts, visits by performing artists, and other arts related activities.

All our programs are offered free-of- charge.

Orchestrating Diversity is managed largely through a volunteer effort. Paid positions are restricted to the lead instructors and top administration. The administration is headed the Executive Director. The Board of Directors act in a support capacity, and assist in the filling of all paid positions. Acting as the Chief Administrator, the Executive Director manages all Administrators, all volunteer Administrative Assistants and Manager for the Urban Youth Orchestra.

Position Summary:

Orchestrating Diversity is seeking a qualified person to fill the position of Administrative Assistant for Communications. This position entails overseeing communications for all concerts, fundraising events, and general programming for the UYO. They will work directly with the Exec. Dir. and staff to ensure information is presented thoroughly and in a timely manner. They will maintain consistent communications between all administrators.

Expectations: The positions runs from June 1- July 30, 2017. During that period the administrative assistant will be expected to report to the Executive Director weekly and more often as needed regarding the general state of affairs. There will be an orientation period during the first week of June. Volunteers retains the option to continue participation at the completion of the assignment.

The Admin. Asst. should be capable of self-starting and be able to evaluate where their support is needed. They will collaborate with an administrative team and respond to the needs of teachers regarding resources to create the best experience for students, attend all staff meetings.

Qualifications:

* Demonstrated excellent organizational and time management skills.

* Effective writing skills and an ability to perform in desktop publishing, spreadsheet and online environments.

* Strong communications skills and ability to be effective with a wide variety of social environments

* Strong commitment to El Sistema’s philosophy of social change through music and the mission of Orchestrating Diversity.

Interested applicants should submit a letter to cliebson.lnac@gmail.com.