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The Henry Mancini Institute (HMI) seeks a Program Administrator to join its full time staff in support of its Summer Program for Emerging Professional Musicians.

Background:

The HMI is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the future of music by providing comprehensive professional training and multi-level outreach programs that make a direct impact in people's lives. HMI's Summer Program for Emerging Professional Musicians is the organization's cornerstone program for emerging artists. This educational program mentors the professional advancement of instrumentalists and composers. More than 80 musicians ages 18-33 are selected from a worldwide audition process to receive full scholarships (including tuition room and board) to study and perform with some of today's finest musical masters during the four-week summer program and free summer concert series. Upon completion of the program, many of these musicians participate in HMI's Professional Alumni Ensembles, which provide paid performance opportunities as part of the Institute's ongoing support of its alumni and their professional development. Other graduates serve as teachers and mentors in the Institute's Community Outreach Initiative, providing year-round music education and performances to underserved youth and communities of Los Angeles through seminars, instrument-instruction classes and live-performance music programs. More than 10,000 students in over 25 elementary and secondary schools benefit from HMI's Community Outreach Initiative.

Responsibilities:

The Program Administrator is responsible for providing primary administrative support to the Director of Emerging Artist Programs. The Program Administrator is also responsible for specific projects related to Emerging Artist Programs (EAP) including recruitment campaign, regional auditions, application and notification processes, program daily operations, participant needs, facilities, website updates, inquiries and special projects.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidate must have a Bachelors degree and at least two years of proven success in an administrative setting. Experience in arts, education or non-profit administration is preferred. General knowledge of music and musical terminology is a plus.

The Program Administrator must be highly motivated, accurate, detail-oriented and interested in managing a diverse and busy workload, with the ability to anticipate the needs of the program(s) and handle competing tasks and projects to completion. The Program Administrator should have a positive attitude, creative and strategic thinking skills as well as exceptional listening, speaking and writing prowess. The Program Administrator will be expected to work on and develop projects independently and will be given ample room for professional growth and development based on personal interests and strengths. Most importantly, the Program Administrator must be prepared to have a great time, interact daily with interesting and talented people and join an excited staff of individuals who are dedicated to sustaining the future of music by living a life immersed in it.

Computer skills: Mac OS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Filemaker Pro, OPAS

Salary is commensurate with experience and position. The HMI offers a generous benefits package, including health and dental, 403b retirement fund contribution and a fun and exciting work environment.

The Henry Mancini Institute is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications from candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or religion.

How to apply:

Fax or email cover letter, professional resume and two references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

310-845-1909 hr@manciniinstitute.org