Pass the Chord
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Leadership Application

Hello! I'm Liz, the founder of Pass the Chord! Pass the Chord is a nonprofit organization centered around music and empowering youth to discover music, cherish moments, and pass the chord. As Pass the Chord begins to grow, I am looking to assemble a leadership team capable of providing support across various functions. Beyond the direct impact of our work, team members will also receive verified VOLUNTEER hours (after we get PVSA certified) and gain a distinguished role to highlight on college applications!

The Leadership Roles

Listed below are the different leadership opportunities that will be provided within Pass the Chord and what each position does and requires.

Vice President

What you'll do

  • Ensure all departments are meeting internal deadlines
  • Oversee daily operations
  • Maintain responsibility by tracking all incoming donations
  • Manage all organizational expenses
  • Create monthly budget reports
  • Serve as the "right hand" for the President or any Department Director

What you should bring

  • Strong integrity
  • Strong sense of financial organization
  • High-level problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to work efficiently and independently
  • Willingness to learn
Social Media Manager

What you'll do

  • Manage the YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok accounts for Pass the Chord
  • Ensure content remains relevant and engaging
  • Analyze engagement metrics and adjust outreach strategies accordingly
  • Collaborate with the Director of Events to build interest in performances and donation drives

What you should bring

  • A creative vision
  • A basic understanding of video editing / design software (e.g. Canva, CapCut)
  • Strong aesthetic judgment
  • A strong understanding of relevant trends
  • Teamwork skills
Director of Fundraising and Donation Drives

What you'll do

  • Lead logistics for instrument donation drives
  • Communicate with potential donors
  • Manage pickup and maintenance for donated equipment
  • Plan and execute fundraising initiatives (community drives, crowdfunding, food fundraisers, etc.)
  • Come up with engaging new ideas for raising money
  • Ensure all funds and instruments are accurately recorded
  • Maintain a database of potential donors and community partners
  • Organize food for performances

What you should bring

  • High-energy personality
  • Strong networking and persuasion skills
  • Excellent project-management capabilities
  • Professionalism
  • Resilience to handle setbacks in fundraising campaigns
  • Creativity
Director of Event Planning and Coordination

What you'll do

  • Identify and secure local venues for performances, workshops, and outreach
  • Manage all logistics on event days (venue setup, food/refreshments, on-site communications)
  • Manage funding for food and other aspects of events
  • Develop unique new themes for performances and events that align with our mission
  • Maintain communication with venue owners, staff, special guests, and performers

What you should bring

  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent time-management skills
  • Ability to stay calm in high-pressure scenarios
  • Professionalism
  • Creativity
  • Strong communication skills for managing partners and guests
  • Organizational skills
Director of Tutoring and Free Services

What you'll do

  • Develop a library of free educational resources (video tutorials, quality sheet music)
  • Design and run an efficient tutoring program (recruiting, training, and vetting volunteer instructors)
  • Oversee student–tutor matching
  • Ensure each student receives a high-quality tutoring experience
  • Gather feedback from students and tutors to improve materials and programs
  • Recruit potential mentors

What you should bring

  • Strong communication skills
  • High organizational skills
  • Empathy
  • A basic level of teaching experience
  • A strong understanding of music theory and various instruments
CTO (Chief Technology Officer)

What you'll do

  • Manage and update the website
  • Lead design and development of digital tools (potentially a mobile app for free sheet music and other services)
  • Implement secure systems for handling user data, volunteer records, and resources
  • Provide technical support to other departments for their digital workflows

What you should bring

  • Strong knowledge of web and app development
  • A problem-solving mindset
  • Reliability under pressure
  • Strong communication skills
  • Creativity and flexibility

Apply

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Pass the Chord is a nonprofit organization that strives to spread the joys of music to the youth. We aim to create appreciation for the music by offering accessible services that empower the next generation of musicians.

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