YOLA Senior Program Coordinator - YOLA at Torres

YOLA Senior Program Coordinator - YOLA at Torres

Walt Disney Concert Hall, 151 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM

YOLA Senior Program Coordinator – YOLA at Torres

Position Status:
Full Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Program Manager, YOLA at Torres

Founded in 1919, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association's mission is to perform, present, and promote music in its varied forms at the highest level of excellence to a diverse and large audience, both at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association is dedicated to continuing its pre-eminent status in the music world of the 21st century.

Leading the LA Phil’s strategic engagement with youth and education across Los Angeles, the Learning programs at the LA Phil champion the organization’s investment in the larger arts ecosystem while providing thought‑leadership and advocacy for youth engagement program models that uplift and inspire.

YOLA provides transformational and equitable access to music education for young people from underserved communities, to support their personal development, their communities, and beyond.

By 2035, YOLA is serving well over 4,000 students across LA County. Thousands of alumni believe the transformative experience of playing music with the YOLA community contributed to their personal development, a path to excellence, and a deep and lasting love of music, motivating them to meaningfully contribute as adults to the creative industry ecosystem.

YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) is LA Phil’s signature education program, inspired by El Sistema and led by Gustavo Dudamel. YOLA provides over 1,700 students annually access to instruments, high-quality music instruction, and holistic support, helping young people thrive artistically, socially, and academically at no cost.

The work of YOLA is focused on two areas:
Local programs, which directly serve communities across Los Angeles, and national programs which provide opportunities for young musicians, teaching artists, program administrators, and other stakeholders to learn from and create community with one another.

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the YOLA at Torres Senior Program Coordinator is the organizational anchor for the YOLA at Torres site. The Senior Program Coordinator is the primary point of contact for communications with all families and young musicians enrolled in the program, ensuring they are fully informed of all programming and scheduling details. As the next level of leadership at the program site, the Senior Program Coordinator is a critical partner to the Program Manager and is prepared to lead, as needed, in the Manager’s absence for daily operations.

This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can effectively and proactively facilitate programming, assist in supervising site staff, and implement the systems and processes for a vibrant educational environment for YOLA musicians. The Senior Program Coordinator will facilitate a seamless execution of daily activities, bridge communication between staff, faculty, families, and maintain the pulse of program logistics, ensuring that all components are aligned with the strategic objectives of YOLA.

• Oversee the student registration process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage databases and processes for tracking attendance, academic progress, and other key performance metrics.
• Serve as the Private Lesson Coordinator for the site and liaise with Instrument Coordinators to maintain inventory database and accuracy.
• Handle the procurement of supplies and manage expense reporting within budget guidelines.
• Take the lead on coordinating events that happen at the site, including concerts, program visits and special events in collaboration with the Program Manager.
• Coordinate with key team members for all supplemental programming for YOLA musicians at the site including summer…