THE ATLANTA MUSIC PROJECT<\/b><\/p>\n
ANNOUNCES FULL-TIME JOB OPENING FOR<\/b><\/p>\n
BOOKKEEPER<\/b><\/p>\n
Full-Time, Salaried, Hybrid Schedule\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n NOTE TO APPLICANTS:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Please follow application instructions listed at the end of this job description<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Summary of Position<\/b><\/p>\n The Atlanta Music Project seeks an experienced, dependable, detail-oriented individual to take on the full-time, salaried position of Bookkeeper. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Bookkeeper will utilize and optimize the existing financial systems and processes to keep up with AMP\u2019s growth, budgetary goals, and fiscal reporting.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bookkeeper will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and other staff members to comprehensively manage the financial administration of the organization. The successful candidate will demonstrate impeccable integrity, have 3+ years of professional experience in accounting and bookkeeping of a $1MM+ business or organization, and recognize the value of Atlanta Music Project\u2019s mission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n About the Atlanta Music Project<\/b><\/p>\n Founded in 2010, the Atlanta Music Project (AMP) provides world-class music training and performance opportunities supporting youth growth and development. Operating in under-resourced communities, AMP\u2019s mission is to empower youth to realize their possibilities through music.<\/span><\/p>\n AMP serves over 1,000 young musicians annually through band, orchestra, and choir programs, private lessons, and the annual month-long AMP Summer Series. The AMP Senior Youth Orchestras and Choirs perform and compete both nationally and internationally. Additionally, AMP houses a college and career program, supporting AMP high school students and alumni. Since 2021, AMP has awarded <\/span>$545,000<\/span> in college scholarships to its alumni.<\/span><\/p>\n AMP music ensembles perform more than 60 concerts annually, performing in venues all across Atlanta, from community centers to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. AMP music ensembles have performed alongside international stars such as cellist Sterling Elliott, rapper Lecrae, operatic baritone Edward Parks, R&B singer Monica, The Piano Guys, the Harlem Quartet, electric violinist Lindsey Stirling, pianist Terrence Wilson, and the Imani Winds. AMP musicians can be seen performing with rapper T.I. on NPR\u2019s Tiny Desk concert series.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n AMP\u2019s young musicians have successfully auditioned for Georgia All-State ensembles, and performed with the Atlanta Opera, the Atlanta Ballet, and the Fox Theatre. AMP ensembles have concertized as far away as Los Angeles, Aspen, Mexico, Canada, and New Zealand. The AMP Senior Youth Choir was crowned winner of the Youth Choirs category at the Open Competition of the 2024 World Choirs Games.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>AMP is the recipient of several prestigious awards: 2015 Local Community Service Award (Spelman College), 2016 Neighborhood Builder (Bank of America), 2016 & 2017 Top 50 Youth Arts Program (USA President\u2019s Committee on the Arts & Humanities), 2018 MLK Jr. Community Service Award (Emory University), 2019 Luminary Award for Arts Education (ArtsATL), and 2021 Infusion Award (Lewis Prize for Music).<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>AMP\u2019s current major funders include the Chestnut Family Foundation, Intuit Mailchimp, the Abraham J. & Phyllis Katz Foundation, the Harland Charitable Foundation, the Arthur M. Blank Foundation, The Rich\u2019s Foundation, the Sartain Lanier Foundation, the Luluma Foundation, Mayor\u2019s Office of Cultural Affairs, Fulton County Arts Council, Georgia Council for the Arts, Georgia Department of Education, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Delta Community Credit Union, the Next Generation Fund, and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.<\/span><\/p>\n In 2024, AMP became the recipient of five Steinway pianos and was awarded the prestigious honor of being a Steinway Select School, making AMP one of eight schools in the country with this distinction.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n AMP\u2019s partners and collaborators include the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation, Atlanta Public Schools, Clayton State University, and the Chestnut Family Foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n