Employment

The role of the Business Manager is to supervise and lead Rock to the Future’s day-to-day operations and employees.

Full time, exempt

$45,000/annually with medical, dental, vision, and paid time off 

Responsibilities

• Human resources
  • Recruit staff, contractors, and volunteers
  • Manage and improve employee, contractor, and volunteer onboarding and training programs
  • Manage payroll system 
  • Maintain employee and contractor files ensuring compliance including background checks
  • Establish employment and administrative policies and procedures
  • Lead employee and volunteer appreciation
  • Complete program site and employee evaluations
• Maintain and create equitable standard operating procedures, policies, and processes 
• Complete annual organization registrations and renewals including insurances, rental agreements, EITC, BC10, School District Partnership, and LCA agreement renewals
• Analyze and summarize organization progress versus goals
• Oversee compliance of funder agreements including the Department of Human Services
• Manage primary office location supplies and maintenance
• Manage website, technology, and software including Google Drive
• Manage van related needs including registration and repairs
• Support communications including posting online listings for events, programs, and volunteer sessions and generating thank you letters and tax receipts
• Answer and redirect incoming calls, emails, and social media messages 
• Weekly mail pick-up and bank deposits
• Attend, assist, and represent the organization at  events, which may take place in the evening and weekends 
• Support development, program, and organization projects as requested

Qualifications

• Proven experience as business manager or relevant role
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience with project and task management software and Google Drive
• Experience writing policies and processes
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and summarize information
• Management and human resources experience
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
• Prior experience with financial reporting and budgeting is a plus
• Degree in Business Management or relevant field is a plus

Schedule: Various (generally 4 - 6 hours weekly)

Starting Wage: $24/hour W2 with Paid Time Off

Job Summary: The choral instructor will teach 15 - 30 students in our MobileMusic program. Students will be generally at beginner levels and will learn vocal warm ups, technique, and to sing in harmony in preparation for regular performances. The instructor will be a motivation to students not just musically but in life.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure the use of positive behavior guidance, equity, and inclusion
• Ensure all students, volunteers, and guests are adhering to the Rules of Rock and Rock to the Future’s philosophies
• Prepare weekly lesson plans in advance for Site Director review ensuring different learning styles are accommodated (for example, written materials like lyrics must be given to students, not just taught by ear or demonstration)
• Arrive on time with lesson materials prepared and a positive attitude
• Teach prepared lesson plan
• Communicate with the Site Director as needed regarding student absences, successes, and concerns
• Take attendance for all classes
• Attend all student performances
• Attend all staff trainings
• Ensure a clean and organized lesson room

Education and Experience

• 2+ years experience with GROUP instruction
• 1+ years experience working in under resourced schools.

Skills

• Strong bass skills required: An audition will test major and minor scales, warm-ups, sight reading, and a selection from the applicant
• Upbeat, creative personality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Extremely organized and have excellent task management skills
• Must be motivated, energetic, punctual, responsible, and exhibit a positive attitude to be an excellent role model for children and staff members
• Ability to lead, teach, and interact with students, staff, and volunteers
• Full commitment to the mission/philosophy of Rock to the Future
• Excitement and positive attitude toward working with Philadelphia children
• Dedication to the pursuit of continuous learning (for self and students)
• Preferred skills: Experience with trauma informed practices