Jelani Watson Email & Phone Number

Ajax, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Education & Outreach Officer develops and maintains educational and outreach initiatives that achieve JAZZ.FM91’s mandate and uphold its values. They organize, administer and grow education and outreach programs for JAZZ.FM91. They are accountable for funder retention and relationship development with JAZZ.FM91 and community partnerships. Responsibilities- Establish a clear mandate for educational and community outreach initiatives- Administer existing programs: Jazz4Kids, Jazzology, JAZZ.FM91 Youth Big Band, Music Therapy, Discover Women in Jazz, scholarships- Recommend and execute improvements to existing and/or new community initiatives. - Create and maintain a calendar of outreach activities.- Research funding prospects and execute applications for foundations, government and other fundraising and granting streams.- Recruit and train volunteers to assist with Outreach initiatives.- Seek out new funders, sponsors for JAZZ.FM91 education and outreach programs.- Steward existing relationships with current sponsors and funders of JAZZ.FM91 Education and Outreach initiatives- Provide updates and scheduled reports for sponsors/funders to further strengthen and steward relationships.- Build and foster relationships with educational institutions and community partners to grow JAZZ.FM91’s programs.- Increase JAZZ.FM91's presence in our communities. - Prepare an annual budget for education and outreach activities.- Bolster the profile of JAZZ.FM91 community programs by collaborating with the Digital Manager, Promotions Manager and Creative Strategist to create and execute a communication strategy across all platforms.- Assist in the organization of special events, including supporter/volunteer events and other fundraising events. - Prepare a case for giving to support Education and Outreach programs and steward supporters who support these programs. - Assist fundraising team during targeted appeals where needed.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Assistant to the General Manager will actively participate in the operation of the organization and gain experience in all departments. Duties include:- Attend weekly Operations Meetings, Sales and Creative meetings with the General Manager- Assist with Education and Outreach for Community Programs- Work with the Music Director on music input, library maintenance and system maintenance.- Work with the Production Director and Audio/Video Manager on audio production and recording and production of Sound of Jazz/Live to Air concerts- Work with the General Manager, Creative Strategist and Promotions Manager to build program and event sponsorship opportunities

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Assistant to the General Manager will actively participate in the operation of the organization and gain experience in all departments. Duties include:- Attend weekly Operations Meetings, Sales and Creative meetings with the General Manager- Assist with Education and Outreach for Community Programs- Work with the Music Director on music input, library maintenance and system maintenance.- Work with the Production Director and Audio/Video Manager on audio production and recording and production of Sound of Jazz/Live to Air concerts- Work with the General Manager, Creative Strategist and Promotions Manager to build program and event sponsorship opportunities

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Work with students of all ages to achieve their musical goals with a focus on jazz, R&B and popular music.

Provide contact tracing at community centres and outdoor ice rinks. As well as monitoring skate times at outdoor rinks during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Redeployment role working in the cities shelter services during the Covid-19 pandemic before being recalled to be a Camp Coordinator during the pandemic.

Toronto, Canada Area

Work with students of all ages to achieve their musical goals with a focus on jazz, R&B and popular music.

Program and facilitate a day camp for children aged 6-12 for the summer.

Brampton, Ontario

Facilitate a day camp for children 5-13, and supervise camp counselors.

Postgraduate Certificate, Music Business

This program has provided industry training in the following: Copyrights and contracts. Licensing and synchronization. Publishing.

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Civil Engineering

This program provides training in the following: Engineering design skills through a series of dedicated design courses. Strong field.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Peer Tutor, Pearson Athletic Counsel, Peer Leaders Network, Sr. Boys Basketball team, The Belange Ensemble.

Education record

Education record

Activities and Societies: Basketball team, and Chess club

Education record

Graduated with honours and citizenship award