Job Description
Children in Harmony Director of Development and Communications Type: Contract, Temporary-to-Permanent (Hybrid) Location: Primarily remote, with occasional on-site work at program locations and the option to work from our Downtown Los Angeles office. Periodic local travel required. Compensation: $30–$62/hour, commensurate with experience. Approximately 20-40 hours per week. Schedule: Monday - Friday, with occasional evening, and weekend hours for performances, events, and board meetings. *To Apply Email a cover letter, resume, and one writing/communications sample (fundraising appeal, press release, or grant excerpt) to info@ciharmony.org with the subject line: “Director of Development & Communications (Consultant).,” or include all documents in your application. In your cover letter, share what draws you to CIH’s mission and how your experience aligns with the role. No phone calls, please. About Children in Harmony Children in Harmony (CIH) is a global, non-profit 501c3 organization with the mission 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 helping develop 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. About the Role The Director of Development & Communications (Consultant) will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and expanding visibility for Children in Harmony. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, this consultant will focus on executing CIH’s existing development and communications strategies and helping achieve established fundraising goals. This role is ideal for a high-performing, well-connected fundraiser who can immediately mobilize their network to secure new funding, sponsorships, and partnerships. The consultant will actively lead donor outreach, cultivate major gifts, manage campaigns, and oversee external communications that support fundraising success. This role requires a results-driven development professional with strong networks, exceptional relationship-building skills, and a demonstrated track record of securing diverse funding through thoughtful donor engagement and partnership cultivation. Responsibilities Development & Fundraising Communications Qualifications Physical Requirements & Work Environment Must be flexible working in a fast-paced, non-profit environment, and willing to use personal equipment such as cell phone and laptop/tablet. Must be willing to undergo clearances/ background checks for school and partner sites. The information presented above indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and objectives required to complete the job. Equal Employment Opportunity Children in Harmony provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.