Volunteer Project and Events Manager

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ABOUT SOCAL MUSIC ASSOCIATION

SoCal Music Association (SCMA) is dedicated to empowering autistic children by encouraging musical interaction. Since our inception in 2012, we have stood tall at the forefront of the battle for Sensory-Friendly Performances and it has been our #1 priority to bring the healing power of music to autistic children through the promotion and advocacy of Sensory-Friendly Concerts, through our awards ceremony, through education about the correlation between music and autism, through our Christmas program and our musical instrument donation program.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Volunteer Project and Events Manager is responsible for the coordination and implementation of special projects and events which provide financial support to SoCal Music Association as well as providing opportunities for individuals from the community to become involved with SCMA. The Volunteer Project and Events Manager will assist in the promotion of SCMA’s programs and services and develop communication tools, both internal and external, to maximize opportunities for engagement among SCMA, the community and the children we serve. The Volunteer Project and Events Manager will be responsible to perform his/her duties in alignment with SMCA’s mission and philosophy; to exceed and satisfy both internal and external customer requirements; be committed to the pursuit of continuous quality and process improvement. The Volunteer Project and Events Manager will represent SCMA at community functions to ensure visibility of SCMA throughout the community.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Activities include but are not limited to the following:

• Act as a role model demonstrating positive communication and good social skills and emotional intelligence.
• Organize, directs and manage annual and periodic special events that provide SCMA with community visibility and financial support.
• Develop and plan for special events, solicit major sponsors, vendor participation, and volunteer structure for each event; implement a plan for appropriate sponsorship recognition at all events.
• Coordinate donor recognition and donor cultivation events.
• Negotiate with various venues to secure facilities for events at rates that ensure events are cost-effective and net SCMA significant resources.
• Coordinate non-fund-raising events including conferences, training, and recognition events
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and center regulations and operating standards.

REQUIRED ABILITIES

• Must be able to maintain focus in a very busy work environment.
• Must have a strong attention to detail & have professionalism in all decision making
• Must be able to manage time independently, adhering to all deadlines including unexpected demands for information and/or additional assignments
• .Use of good judgment based on regulatory and quality standards is required.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality & have legible handwriting
• Must be able to have frequent oral communication in person and by telephone.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.
• Must be able to manage and cope with sometimes stressful situations.
• Exercise tact, discretion, and judgment in working with a variety of people.

BENEFITS

• Further your career in non-profit and/or event management
• Build your portfolio, network & make new friends
• Most work can be done remotely
• Volunteering for two great causes: music & autism
• Most importantly, knowing that you made a difference in the life of an autistic child.

Please join us in our quest to provide EQUAL ACCESS TO MUSIC to autistic children and their families in an accommodating atmosphere. You can make a difference. Our hope is to become a catalyst for a more welcoming and inclusive world for autistic children through music. With your support, we can change the lives of autistic children through music. Together, we can give autistic children their voice.