Director of Operations & Administration

 Neighborhood Music School has been serving the Boyle Heights/Vernon/East LA and surrounding communities since 1914 with affordable one on one music instruction, mentorship, and cultural connection. Founded as a Settlement House serving the immigrant communities who had settled in Los Angeles, NMS values its history deeply and anchors its programs and growth in service to our growing community. In the midst of growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic, mission focused, and experienced Director of Operations and Administration to oversee the Boyle Heights location during business hours, support the Executive Director, and ensure that Administrative and Operations are fully supported in service to our community, faculty, and staff. Neighborhood Music School is an equal opportunity employer and encourage all to apply.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Director of Operations and Administration will be responsible for oversight, administration and management of our Boyle Heights location, reporting to the Executive Director. The Director of Operations and Administration will manage the school during business hours, supported by a Director of Programs & Evaluation, Community Partnerships & Development Coordinator, Registrar, and Facilities & Archival Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operational Oversight of Neighborhood Music School during business hours

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is expected to:

●       Supervise onsite faculty, staff, and administrative support during open school hours when the Executive Director is offsite.

●       Communicate directly and effectively with the Executive Director to ensure that all NMS teachers, students, staff, and facility needs are met to best serve our full community.

●        Provide leadership in efforts to connect NMS with community resources, agencies, and initiatives.

●       Serve as thought partner and collaborator with Executive Director, Director of Programs & Evaluation, and Board of Directors.

●       Manage the budget and fundraising initiatives for the Boyle Heights location as directed.

●       Collaborate directly with the Executive Director to achieve vision goals and our mission to inspire minds and enrich community through music education.

Shared Department Oversight

●       Ensure strong leadership in developing and achieving organizational goals and objectives that advance the NMS mission, strategic plan, and/or meet all compliance standards and best practices.

●       Assess and analyze all aspects of the organization, in coordination with the senior leadership team.

●       Support Executive Director in preparation for Board and Committee meetings and ensure these meetings are staffed as appropriate/needed.

●       Support and supervise a team that ensures adequate supervision, professional development, and evaluation of all staff and volunteers.

●       Ensure all organizational policies are equitably implemented with consistency and fairness.

●       With the Executive Director, support the finance and asset management team and ensure all processes, controls, accepted accounting principles, annual audits, and other best practices are in place and completed.

●       Establish and maintain positive relationships with partner organizations, policymakers, media, and other community groups.

●       Support fundraising efforts, including implementation of an overall fundraising strategy.

●       Coordinate and supervise the preparation of organization goals and objectives and provide support to all Directors, Managers, and staff on the programs teams to achieve all program outcomes and impacts within required timeframes.

●       Supervise and support all programs, services, and activities to ensure that program objectives are met, and best practices are consistently implemented during business hours.

●       Ensure compliance with funding sources and regulatory requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

●       The ideal candidate will have both the educational and experience of nonprofit management and fiscal oversight responsibilities in the arts education sector for a minimum of 5 years.

●       A strong commitment to the local community, arts programming, and joy of learning.

●       A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in management in an arts organization or school. Other management experience will be considered.

●        Strong administrative/organizational skills, i.e., experience in providing direction and managing operations in areas such as staff supervision, budgeting, fiscal management and marketing.

●       Working knowledge of principles and practices of running nonprofits and education facilities.

●       Demonstrated success in raising funds from public and private sources.

●       Bilingual: Spanish/English or English/Spanish

●       Experience establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with parents, community organizations, elected officials, funders, and other community partners.

●       A strong commitment to collaborating with local neighbors and community partners.

●       Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

●       Valid California driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stationary position 50% of the time. Operates a computer and other office machinery such as copy machines, phones. Frequently moves objects(mostly instruments) weighing up to 20 pounds.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a full-time, salaried position with an annual range from $75,000-$90,000. Benefits include Health insurance at a 90% employer co-pay, Dental, Vision, and Life. We offer optional Retirement Savings, sick time, and vacation.

TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter, cv/resume, and LinkedIn link(if applicable) to hr@neighborhoodmusic.org. This position will be open until filled, with preference going to applications submitted by December 2, 2024.

Teaching Artist openings

We are seeking skilled teaching artists to lead one on one mentorship in person and online, group classes through Outreach programming and the Ensemble Program, and opportunities to collaborate with fellow teaching artists, guest artists, and the NMS community through Concerts in the Parlor, special events and residencies. All Teaching Artist Positions are part-time and flexible. Neighborhood Music School is currently seeking Teaching Artists in the following disciplines:

Not currently accepting new applicants, but please reach out with interest for future positions!