Workshop Coordinator

Bandology is a proud Canadian non-profit dedicated to supporting more music for more kids via education, collaboration and community. We are looking to hire someone in the role of Workshop Coordinator to work collaboratively with the Bandology team to oversee and deliver workshop programming.

About the Job:

• Design and deliver workshop and instructional programming to a wide variety of ages and abilities
• Respond to requests for information about workshops
• Collaborate with fellow staff to respond to and connect with clients and participants
• Develop and establish relationships with arts organizations,  community organizations and local businesses
• Seek out opportunities for Bandology to run workshops with organizations in our programming regions
• Ensure workshop records are kept up-to-date
• Develop the appropriate resources needed to engage participants in a fun and educational workshop program experience
• Implement workshop strategy and tactics, identifying specific goals and measurable objectives in collaboration with other team members
• Create and implement a series of surveys to measure workshop outcomes with clients and participants
• Brainstorm and develop new ideas for both music programming and resources
• Handle the administration of coordinating with clients, organizing workshop details and completing follow up tasks
• Implement surveys to measure workshop outcomes with all audiences; track feedback and participant numbers from all programming
• In collaboration with coworkers, advertise, promote and coordinate music workshops and percussion parties and run them utilizing various staff and volunteers
• Collaborate with and support programming staff to ensure effective communication, delivery and development of Bandology’s programs
• Coordinate with marketing staff to ensure effective communication of Bandology’s message and promotion of workshops
• Review, monitor and update the website as needed
• Participate in multiple weeks of Band Camp in July/August and ensure that all campers have a fun and fulfilling experience

Based on their submission, applicants may be considered for other positions within our Programming Team.

About You:

You do not need to be proficient in every single item on this list, so long as you are willing to learn on the job!

• Enrolled or graduated from a post-secondary program specializing in education or music education or similar
• Ability to perform and instruct on percussion instruments and/or wind band instruments and/or piano
• 2-5 years direct experience working in education, private lessons and/or experience with children and youth
• Comfortable with public speaking, both in person and online
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use compassion and tact when dealing with campers, parents and other community members
• First aid/CPR training with current certification would be a bonus
• Camp experience, either as a camper or counsellor, is a bonus

Skills to be successful in this job:

• Excellent writing, research and interviewing skills
• Comfortable working independently from your own personal space (Bandology is a virtual office) with regular in-person meetings and events (as appropriate) with access to your own computer with reliable internet connection
• Experience with Google suite of programs, social media and public speaking
• A wide base of transferable skills including organization, time management, self regulation, collaboration and leadership
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with the team
• Creativity – new ideas are welcomed at Bandology! 
• A background in instrumental music, whether from music class, piano lessons or personal interest
• A passion for music and a belief in the long-term value of music education
• A police check and adherence to our vaccination policy (all staff must be fully vaccinated) will be required for the successful candidate

About Us:

Bandology is dedicated to providing quality job experiences that allow young people the opportunity to develop a wide variety of skills in a safe and welcoming space, as well as the chance to pursue different aspects and applications of their passion for music and music education.

• An extensive onboarding program during the first week to learn about the organization, processes and procedures, and our culture
• A hybrid work environment with core collaboration hours and the ability to customize your working hours
• Remote work utilizing regular online meetings and a central Google Drive for files
• Attendance at weekly in-person meetings as well as additional training and regular community events and workshops, which often occur on weekends
• In addition to working with the staff team, staff may work with Board members from diverse backgrounds with varied experience who provide mentorship
• All staff work together collaboratively during Band Camp weeks (July 6-10, July 20-24, July 27-31, August 10-14) and are expected to attend in person for the full week

Steps To Apply:

Send your detailed resume to jobs@bandology.ca along with a cover letter that answers these three questions:

• Music is important to me because…
• I believe that the long-term value of music education is…
• A special talent that I bring to Bandology is…

Please ensure that your resume and cover letter are sent in a single PDF.

If you are interested in applying for multiple positions please only submit one application. Be sure to indicate in your application what jobs you are interested in.

Prospective candidates will then be contacted for an interview.

Job Details:

With funding from the Canada Summer Jobs program, this position runs for 16 weeks from May 4 to August 21 for 35 hours per week at a rate of $17.60/hour. Please be aware that in order to be eligible for this position, you must fulfill the Canada Summer Jobs requirements as laid out on their website. Bandology reimburses staff for any approved expenses or mileage and offers flexible working hours, professional development and training, and a lively, congenial working atmosphere.

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