LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY

Job Title: Music Education Programs Assistant

Department: Learning & Engagement

Reports to: Director of Learning & Engagement

Status: Part-time, non-exempt, temporary (ending June 30)

Salary Range: $27/hour

Start Date: December 1, 2025

Who We Are

La Jolla Music Society (LJMS) is one of the most prestigious and highly respected performing arts presenters in the United States. Its Main Season showcases a rich variety of classical, jazz, global roots, spoken word, family, and dance programming at its state-of-the-art venue, The Conrad, as well as off-site venues throughout San Diego.

In addition to its main season and award-winning Learning & Engagement Programs, LJMS also produces SummerFest, a renowned four-week chamber music festival featuring world-class artists and ensembles performing an array of concerts and programs curated by SummerFest Music Director, Inon Barnatan.

Summary

The Music Education Programs Assistant provides vital support for LJMS’s after-school music education programs, including the Mariachi and Ballet Folklorico PrimeTime Enrichment Program and the longstanding Community Music Center. This position supports the Director of Learning & Engagement by serving as the primary contact for PrimeTime instructors and San Diego Unified PrimeTime staff, preparing curriculum, conducting site visits, and coordinating logistics for performances for both PrimeTime and the Community Music Center.

JOB DESCRIPTIONPRIMETIME ENRICHMENT PROGRAM COORDINATION (80%)

Collaborate with Community Music Center Program Director and PrimeTime instructors to refine and formalize mariachi and ballet folklorico enrichment program curriculum.
Serve as the primary point of contact for PrimeTime staff, fostering strong relationships and clear communication with school sites.
Provide ongoing support for instructors including onboarding/training and conducting observational site visits.
Coordinate final assembly schedules with school sites, instructors, and student performers.
Develop and implement program evaluation and feedback systems for students, schools, and instructors.

COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER SUPPORT (15%)

Assist the Director of Learning & Engagement with research and development of new student services.
Collaborate with the Community Music Center Program Director and Administrative Assistant to improve tracking systems for measuring student progress and graduation rates.
Assist with planning and facilitating Community Music Center recitals and program evaluations.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (5%)

Concert duties and other projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

12 years of relevant experience.
Valid driver’s license required.
Ability to read music required.
Knowledge of the cultural traditions and performance practices of ballet folklorico and mariachi.
Strong foundation in pedagogy and curriculum planning for diverse learners.
Proficiency in Spanish preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
High level of organization and attention to detail.
Deep understanding of and dedication to DEI practices.
Knowledge of classical music repertoire, jazz, dance, and California Arts Standards is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This is a parttime, temporary position with an end date of June 30.
Standard office hours are MondayFriday, 9 AM5 PM. The schedule for this position will be MondayThursday, 1 PM6 PM, with occasional adjustments based on event or concert requirements. Evening and weekend work may be required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

By exemplifying broad representation throughout the institution, it is our goal to dissipate traditional lines of separation, enabling audiences, artists, staff, donors, and students to connect with those who are different from themselves.

We believe that through that connection—both on stage and off—we can enrich all our lives, broaden our experience, open our minds, and achieve La Jolla Music Society’s mission. We seek to create a working environment where everyone knows they are welcome and valued regardless of who they are or how they identify; where difference is encouraged; and where those differences help us learn from one another.

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