Job Title: Opus Site Supervisor

 Reports to: Outreach Coordinator, Opus Project

 Status: Part-time (non-exempt); Hours depend on number of sites and vary according to program and school calendars. See program openings for details.

 Schedule: Current program openings

 Compensation: $21–23/hr, with some benefits (see Page 2)

 How to apply: Email your resume and cover letter to hr@keynote-music.org

 About this Position 

This position is responsible for supervising an Opus Project after-school music program at a school in the San Diego County region. They will facilitate on-site relationships and program logistics. They will support student wellness, record program data, and communicate with families and partners.

 Responsibilities

Student Wellness & Family Communication

• Support a physically and psychologically safe environment with clear procedures and expectations
• Provide social and emotional wellness support for students
• Communicate often with families regarding student attendance, program enrollment, program updates, KeyNote program opportunities, and other information
• Develop collaborative and constructive relationships with students and families
• Center justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in everyday interactions with families

Site Administration

• Record data on program outputs, outcomes, stories, and impact using standard protocols
• Report student incidents, investigations, and follow-ups to program and school leadership
• Communicate regularly with school staff and administration
• Transport some instruments and program supplies to and from Opus sites
• Add and maintain signage on-site

Event Planning

• Assign teaching artist and volunteer roles for students at rehearsals, concerts, and events
• Collaborate with teaching artists to plan performances at the end of each concert period
• Make important announcements to audience and prepare student speaker(s)
• Collaborate with the Outreach Coordinator on event logistics, including setup, lighting, and sound

Other Expectations

• Complete and maintain required work clearance, training, and/or certifications, including but not limited to TB testing, LiveScan fingerprinting, and CPR/First Aid training
• Actively participate in appropriate administrative duties related to the role, including but not limited to meeting participation, payroll reporting, staff development activities, and communication
• Contribute to a vibrant, welcoming, and supportive team culture

Other related duties as assigned by the Outreach Coordinator

 Qualifications

• Relevant experience or education in administration, social work, arts, and/or education
• Working familiarity with technology, word processing and spreadsheets, and digital communications
• Emotionally intelligent and familiarity with trauma-informed and healing-centered practices
• Strong personal alignment with KeyNote’s mission & values
• Bilingual a plus (English & Spanish)
  

You Are Especially Encouraged to Apply If You Also…

• Have lived experience within the community served
• Are an alum of the Opus Project, SDYS, an El Sistema-inspired or Creative Youth Development program
• Are a Person of the Global Majority (PGM/BIPOC/ALAANA)
• Identify as female, trans, two spirit, gender nonconforming, and/or LGBTQIA+
• Are an effective, compassionate, respectful, and identity-affirming communicator
• Are a lifelong learner with a growth mindset

 List of Benefits

 Paid Time Off: Accrued Sick Leave

Jury Duty Leave (up to two weeks)

Bereavement Leave (up to 5 days)

 Health & Future: Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance (if regularly working 20+ hr/week)

401(k) Retirement (opt-in, unmatched)

Employee Assistance Plan, telemedicine

 Organization: Free tuition in all KeyNote programs for employee’s household

Free employee instrument loans (as available)

Paid professional development opportunities

 Memberships: Discounts at participating Balboa Park and NTC Liberty Station vendors

Free admission to participating museums in Balboa Park & the San Diego Zoo

Free access to Opus Project’s El Sistema USA membership

Discount shopping marketplace

 Workplace Demands

• Work Hours – Part-time, hourly with some responsibilities on weekends and/or evenings depending on the program season calendar
• Location – Exposed to changing conditions in indoor, outdoor, and virtual settings–including in school campuses, classrooms, libraries, offices, venues, parks, and other community spaces
• Cleanliness & Odors – Clean to moderately clean; Occasionally works with children with varying access to hygiene support
• Social – Communicates with youth and adults in one-on-one, small groups, and large groups.
• Structure & Predictability – Low to Moderate
• Physical – Can remain in a stationary position; Can move through crowded and uncrowded spaces with or without assistance; Can use, inspect, and adjust musical instruments; Can communicate and exchange information and ideas; Can discern and assess student learning; Can lift and/or transport up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance; Can reliably report for work on time at job sites
• Light – Lighting is typically fluorescent or natural
• Noise –  Noise levels range from quiet to loud
  

Because we work with youth, all employees are recommended to be vaccinated. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. KeyNote is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request an accommodation based on a disability, please contact hr@keynote-music.org.

 About KeyNote

KeyNote’s mission is to instill excellence in musical achievement and personal growth through rigorous and inspiring music education experiences. For more information, please visit www.keynote-music.org.

 Current Program Openings by On-Site Schedule

• Otay Mesa (92154): Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15-5:45 pm beginning Aug. 5
• Santee (92701): Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:15 – 4:45 pm beginning Sep. 9
• Chula Vista (91911): Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 – 5:00 pm beginning Aug. 6
• Chula Vista (91911): Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 – 5:15 pm beginning Aug. 6

 Approximate Hours by Number of Sites

Each Opus Site Supervisor works with either one or two Opus sites each season. Additional administrative hours are available during busy periods of the season. Here is the approximate number of hours depending on the number of sites: 

• One Site: 10-13 hours per week (~5 hrs/week on-site)
• Two Sites: 20-23 hours per week (~10 hrs/week on-site)