Learning Programs Assistant
- Posted
- 17 days ago
- Employment type
- Part-Time
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Closing date
About this organization
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s mission is to enrich and connect our community through intimate and transformative musical experiences which exemplify and foster artistic excellence, education and innovation. At the heart of LACO’s Learning Programs is a commitment to make high-quality music education accessible, engaging, and meaningful for students of all ages in our local communities. We are rooted in the belief that music education should inspire creativity, curiosity, and connection. Our programs are designed to meet students where they are, building musical literacy, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
About this job
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) seeks a detail-oriented, proactive, and mission-driven Learning Programs Assistant to support day-to-day operations of its growing Learning Department. Reporting directly to the Director of Learning, the Learning Programs Assistant will play a key role in facilitating the success of LACO’s in-school programs and community initiatives. This part-time position is ideal for someone interested in arts education, community engagement, and arts administration.
Roles & responsibilities
- Assist with research and outreach to new and prospective partner schools via written and verbal channels
- Track participation, confirmation, and scheduling of classes
- Support communications with Teaching Artists and school contacts as needed
- Assist in scheduling and coordinating classroom observations and artist visits
- Prepare and organize curriculum materials for distribution
- Design, distribute, and collect evaluation forms and surveys
- Support planning and logistics for Learning Department programs and events
- Assist with on-site setup and activity coordination during events
- Collaborate with LACO staff, classroom teachers, fellow Teaching Artists, and LACO musicians as needed
- Support student engagement during Learning Department events
- Conduct site visits and prepare sites for Learning Department programs when necessary
- Act as an ambassador for LACO’s mission
- Participate in other LACO events and collaborations as Department of Learning representatives
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
- Basic of knowledge of classical music, orchestral repertoire, and music education
- High organizational skills and excel at time management skills
- A collaborative, self-motived attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail is essential
- Proficiency in basic office computer applications including Microsoft Office
- Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
- High degree of flexibility in response to daily shifting priorities
- Ability to multi-task and meet simultaneous deadlines
- Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends
- Must be able to handle the physical demands commensurate with the position including lifting up to 50 lbs
- Must satisfactorily pass a CA DOJ background check to work with LAUSD partners
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Education or equivalent
- Experience working in arts education or in schools
To apply
To apply, please submit the following with the subject line “Learning Programs Assistant Application” to learning@laco.org
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Two References (contact information only)