RIVERSIDE ARTS ACADEMY
Music Director
Riverside Arts Academy (RAA) is empowering Riverside’s youth to grow socially, academically, and culturally through exposure to and training in the arts. The Riverside Arts Academy is committed to providing instruction and a springboard to arts education in a broad-based curriculum that focuses on improving the quality of life through music, dance, performing, and visual arts. An affiliate of the award-winning Harmony Project Los Angeles and an El Sistema USA member organization, we promote positive youth development through year-round music lessons and ensemble participation.
The Riverside Arts Academy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is housed at the Cesar Chavez Community Center with classes taking place at other community centers across the city and additionally at select elementary schools in the Riverside Unified School District (specifically Beatty, Bryant, Longfellow and Highgrove in 2020-21), and select schools in the Alvord Unified School District.
Job Title: Music Director
Reports To: President
Position Overview
The Music Director shall develop, coordinate, and supervise the entire Riverside Arts Academy Music Project (RAAMP); recruit, train, and rehearse members of the Riverside Youth Orchestra and oversee all other classes. They are responsible for the music portion of Riverside Arts Academy.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to music required . Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a music conductor, teacher of music, or similar role required.
Other Qualifications
Experience programming and hosting music programs. Announcing experience, with clear annunciation. In-depth knowledge of music. Ability to use computers. Ability to effectively recruit, train and lead musicians. Proficient in at least one performance area, such as keyboard, violin, choral or voice, etc. Willingness to travel and availability of reliable transportation. Must pass background checks and TB test prior to the start of work.
Time Requirements
Approximately 15 hours a week. Weekly time commitment on Saturdays and occasional evenings for events.
Tasks and Duties:
-Oversee classes at the Riverside Arts Academy and school districts and implement at least three (3) performances during agreement period, including the Art of Giving Gala, Instrument Drive and Winter & Spring Showcases.
-Provide support, direction and supervision for Teaching Artists (TAs) and students enrolled in RAAMP classes (e.g. Band, Strings, and Choir).
-Principal conductor of the Riverside Youth Orchestra.
-Work effectively with parents of RAAMP students and create a nurturing and welcoming environment.
-Assist with the recruitment and training of all Teaching Artists that will teach in the Riverside Arts Academy Music Project.
-Provide curriculum for all sessions no later than one month prior to the start of the program for all Teaching Artists.
-Coordinate program design, implementation, goals for accountability, and program effectiveness with RAAMP staff (General Manager, Curriculum Specialist, Program Assistant).
-Selects repertoire for all RAAMP classes in collaboration with the Curriculum Specialist and Teaching Artists.
-Assist in coordination of events with the General Manager.
-Provide an evaluation process to assess the success of the RAA Teaching Artists and staff. Success will be measured by the retention of participants, attendance, program evaluations and performance among participants.
-Provide an evaluation process to assess the success of the Riverside Arts Academy Music Project (RAAMP). Success will be measured by the retention of participants, attendance, program evaluations and performance among participants.
-Provide a list of supplies, equipment and materials needed to conduct each class no later than one month prior to the start of each session.
-Provide a qualified substitute, or notify RAA staff in the case of the cancellation and the date the canceled class will be made up. Director shall notify RAA staff twenty-four (24) hours prior to class time of the substitution or of the cancellation. Failure to make up a class or secure a qualified substitute instructor will result in the deduction of compensation for such class from the Music Director’s next payment and may result in termination of Agreement.
-Ensure facility, equipment and supplies are left in the same condition at the conclusion of each class meeting.
The Music Director will be present at a minimum of thirty (30) Saturday classes, during this agreement period.
Music Director will participate in monthly Harmony Project America affiliate conference calls as a Riverside Arts Academy affiliate of HP representative.
-Assist staff with written material, communications and documentation.
-Represents RAA in local and regional events.
-Participates in the development of evaluation rubrics, especially musical and nonacademic metrics.
-Other duties as assigned.
Application Requirements: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, 2 Letters of Recommendation
Send application materials to: manager@riversideartsacademy.com
RIVERSIDE ARTS ACADEMY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, GENDER, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR ETHNICITY IN STUDENT ADMISSIONS OR IN ANY PROGRAMS IT ADMINISTERS
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