Programs and Engagement Manager

Programs & Engagement Manager

Type:
Temporary-to-Permanent (Hybrid)

Location:

Remote, with on-site work at program locations and the option to work from our Downtown Los Angeles office. Periodic local travel required.

Compensation: $40–$50/hour, commensurate with experience. Approximately 20-40 hours per week.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours for workshops, performances, rehearsals, community events, and board meetings.

Children in Harmony (CIH) is a global, non‑profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide the tools and resources youth need to make their voices heard through music‑making, emotional learning, and community engagement. CIH creates safe spaces for children and youth to embrace music‑making and creative expression as a way of exploring emotional health. We believe helping young people understand and effectively communicate emotions is essential to developing resilience and the skills needed to navigate complex situations and a changing world.

Through our flagship program, The Amani Project, we integrate Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into music education, strengthening emotional intelligence, confidence, and community connection. Since 2017, CIH has reached thousands of youth worldwide and is soon launching in the U.S.

CIH seeks a Programs & Engagement Manager (Consultant) to lead implementation of its flagship program, The Amani Project, and advance community engagement initiatives. This is a contract‑based position for an experienced nonprofit program manager or arts educator with strong outreach and facilitation skills, with potential to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager oversees day‑to‑day program operations and serves as the primary point of contact for school districts, partner organizations, and teaching artists. The Manager builds and stewards partnerships, coordinates program logistics, develops and adapts curriculum and educational materials, recruits and trains volunteers and teaching artists, and curates engagement events that foster inclusion, creativity, and belonging.

The Manager will also be directly involved in classroom facilitation and on‑site instruction, working alongside Teaching Artists and program partners during the initial implementation phase to ensure high‑quality delivery of CIH’s music‑based SEL curriculum. As the team expands, the role will gradually shift from hands‑on facilitation to coaching, evaluation, and program oversight.

This position blends relationship‑centered leadership with data‑informed program planning and evaluation, ensuring CIH’s Amani Project continues to deliver meaningful, culturally responsive music education experiences. It is an exciting opportunity for a mission‑driven arts educator or program leader eager to strengthen and expand partnerships, mentor Teaching Artists, and help shape CIH’s next phase of growth in the U.S.

• Lead outreach to offer the Amani Project music education program to schools and community sites.
• Design and adapt engaging, age‑appropriate curricula and instructional materials.
• Oversee and participate in program activities on‑site, including workshops and community events.
• Lead and support the teaching artist cohort—recruiting, scheduling, mentoring, and evaluating their performance and growth.
• Ensure all program sites remain in compliance with partner school and community requirements.
• Conduct program evaluations to support funding efforts, reporting, and ongoing improvement.

• Create engagement plans for each program culmination.
• Curate and produce CIH’s portfolio of community events and performances that expand arts access and deepen community relationships.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible audience experience.
• Plan and coordinate audience receptions and related logistics in collaboration with staff and partners.
• Coordinate and lead volunteer teams for all workshops and performances.

• Foster authentic, long‑term partnerships with schools, and community‑based…