JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Current employment opportunities at The Powers Music School.
Effective as of 9/05/08

Education Coordinator

Job Description: The full-time position of Education Coordinator will serve as the School's primary telephone contact to educate community members, students, families, and donors on all of the School's programs. The individual will provide general administrative assistance to all staff members, in addition to completing specific responsibilities. These specific duties include: Facilitating the scheduling/registration of all students into the School's performance programs (recitals, festivals, etc.) and serving as a liaison to the faculty concerning these performances; Assisting in the development and editing of printed concert programs; Supporting the school's Registrar extensively during peak registration periods; Managing the opening and closing of the teaching building in accordance with specified guidelines. During the summer months, the Education Coordinator will serve as the School's Pow-Wow Program Manager and will supervise Pow-Wow students in all program activities.

Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Music Education. Experience working with children. Capable of multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment. Strong customer service and database entry skills. Team-player attitude. Experience in Microsoft Office applications required. Experience with the Mac computer platform as well as Filemaker Pro preferred.

Work Hours:

• September - May: Tuesday - Saturday (Tues-Sat: hours TBD but some evening hours required and Saturday 8:45 am - 4:00 pm)
• June, July, August: Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm; Summer duties also include working 4 Friday evenings
• All administrative staff are required to attend the September faculty dinner and open house and the May Performathon fundraising event

To Apply: Please send resume, letter, and 3 references via email to: Gregg Charron, Director of Operation, gcharron@powersmusic.org. No phone calls please.

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Registrar

The Registrar is an essential point of contact for families and students, and acts as a "sales" representative for the School and advocate for the School's administrative policies. This position is responsible for short-term and long-term oversight and planning of the registration of students for music instruction. This position provides the day-to-day communication with faculty, students, student families, and prospective students. The Registrar is responsible for administering all aspects of the registration system pertaining to students, including scheduling, billing, and follow-up. The Registrar is responsible for maintaining student files and faculty timesheets. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required during peak registration periods and company-wide weekend events such as Open House, September faculty dinner, and Performathon. This position reports directly to the School's Executive and Artistic Director.

Administrative duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage the schedules of ~ 1,200 students and 60+ faculty members
• Report private lesson inquiries to Director for studio assignment, and schedule students into selected faculty studios
• Register students into group classes and lessons
• Maintain accurate and current database information pertaining to the School's registration process
• Collect complete registrations and appropriate payment
• Collect overdue payments and process credit card payments and credits
• Log and maintain a record of student drops: report requested drops to Executive Director for database processing
• Maintain close contact with Executive Director regarding registration progress and family satisfaction
• Perform weekly audit of faculty timesheets, keep faculty timesheets current to facilitate payroll
• Organize and coordinate re-registration of students from one term to the next
• Track student and faculty absences and scheduled make-ups
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of all student registrations, and be prepared to provide complete reports to the Executive Director as needed
• Provide administrative support to faculty as it pertains to registration of students
• Administer and manage the instrument rental program and perform administrative duties such as rental contracts and payments, and location of instruments

Communication/Community Relations: Promote and preserve the School's positive image among its constituent groups: students, their families, and the faculty:

• Follow up with all inquiries promptly
• Foster faculty, family, and community relations through day-to-day communication with students, families, faculty, and prospective students as it relates to lesson/class schedules

Sales: Coordinate with the Executive Director in the execution of the School's marketing plan. Examples of assistance include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the telephone contact for sales of private and group lessons
• As needed, work with the Executive Director and other staff in the creation of publicity materials (e.g. School catalogue, flyers)

Hours: This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, with occasional weekend/evening work required during peak registration periods and at certain school events such as the annual Open House and Petting Zoo, the September Faculty Orientation Dinner, and the annual Performathon fundraiser.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor Degree required, 3 + years work experience, preferably in a non-profit organization as full time staff member. Experience in customer service, database entry and sales is required. Knowledge of orchestral instruments is a plus. Previous experience in similar position is preferred.

How to Apply: Please send resume, letter, and 3 references via email to: Gregg Charron, Director of Operations, Powers Music School, gcharron@powersmusic.org. No phone calls please.

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Part-time Faculty Positions at Powers Music School

Guitar Teacher Wanted

Powers Music School is now accepting applications for a part-time guitar teacher. Interested applicants should be able to teach a variety of ages and musical styles, but specifically looking for someone familiar with the electric guitar. A minimum of 3 years documented teaching experience is required. Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred, or equivalent. Must be able to start teaching fall 2008, and available on Saturdays. Position may start this summer contingent upon demand for guitar lessons.

Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter Attention: Helen Clapp Stevenson by email to hcs@powersmusic.org, by fax to 617/489-7353 or by mail to Powers Music School, P.O. Box 398, Belmont, MA 02478.

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