Summer Program & Community Engagement Associate
Gain real-world experience while creating meaningful moments that bring joy and connection to older adults.
Location: Hybrid / Metro Atlanta (Travel required for summer sessions)
Organization: Music Memory Lane (MML)
POSITION SUMMARY
Music Memory Lane is seeking a high-potential Fellow to support the expansion of our Summer of ’26 programming across Metro Atlanta.
This role blends program execution, community engagement, and storytelling—offering hands-on experience at the intersection of arts-based memory care and measurable social impact.
The Fellow will play an active role in bringing programs to life, supporting site visits, strengthening community relationships, and helping translate meaningful moments into stories and data that support growth.
ABOUT MUSIC MEMORY LANE
Music Memory Lane is a nonprofit dedicated to restoring joy, dignity, and connection for older adults through music and movement experiences that awaken memory and celebrate life.
Our Summer of ’26 Community Tour brings these experiences into senior communities, parks, and partner locations across Metro Atlanta—expanding access and creating meaningful moments of connection throughout the region.
THE SUMMER OF '26 COMMUNITY TOUR
The Summer of ’26 Community Tour is Music Memory Lane’s first-ever traveling experience—think concert tour vibes, but made especially for older adults! 🎶✨
It’s a multi-stop journey across Metro Atlanta filled with music, movement, and interactive moments that feel more like a party than a typical program. Each stop brings people together to sing, dance, connect, and relive the energy of their younger years.
More than just an event, the tour is a growing platform for creative collaborations, partnerships, and community impact. One amazing partner already on board is Open Hand Atlanta, helping support the community through meals and wellness programs.
At its heart, this tour is all about bringing back the joy, rhythm, and social spirit of today’s seniors—because once a dancer, always a dancer. 💃🕺
KEY RESPONSIBILITY
Program Logistics, Event Coordination & On-Site Support
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Assist the Program Manager with setup, coordination, and facilitation of music and movement sessions at senior communities and partner sites
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Support on-site engagement to create a welcoming and interactive experience for participants
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Help ensure smooth execution of sessions and events, including materials, flow, and participant support
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Stakeholder Outreach, Booking & Relationship Building
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Conduct follow-up communications with contacts from the Cobb County Senior Expo and other community events
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Support outreach to senior communities, partners, and prospective collaborators to secure bookings for Summer Tour stops
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Assist in identifying and engaging potential venues and partners to expand tour locations
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Maintain organized tracking of outreach efforts, responses, bookings, and next steps
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Content Creation & Digital Storytelling
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Capture and document program moments through photos, short-form video, and written reflections
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Use digital tools (Adobe Express, social platforms) to highlight participant engagement and program impact
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Help translate real-time experiences into compelling stories that reflect MML’s mission
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Publicity & Visibility Support
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Assist with outreach to local media, community calendars, and event listings to promote tour stops and programs
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Support the development and distribution of press materials, including media alerts and announcements
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Help identify opportunities to increase visibility and drive attendance for tour stops and community events
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Grant Research & Impact Support
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Utilize platforms such as Candid/Foundation Directory to identify aligned funding opportunities for 2027 initiatives
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Assist in organizing research findings and potential funder pipelines
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Support the connection between program outcomes and impact storytelling
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT
(Coursera Integration)
To support both Fellow growth and organizational capacity, approximately 10% of weekly hours will be dedicated to completing one of the following Coursera Professional Certificates:
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Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce (Brand visibility and audience growth)
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Music and Health – West Virginia University (Foundational knowledge in music-based wellness)
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Nonprofit Management and Grant Writing – University of California (Development and funding strategy skills)
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
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Hands-on experience in nonprofit program execution and community engagement
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Exposure to partnerships, outreach strategy, and event-based programming
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Real-world application of storytelling for social impact
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Mentorship from an experienced nonprofit leader with a background in entertainment and communications
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A meaningful role in delivering joy, connection, and dignity to older adults
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Strong communicator with a positive and engaging presence
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Organized, reliable, and proactive
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Comfortable interacting with diverse populations, including older adults
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Interested in nonprofit work, social impact, events, marketing, or community development
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Able to travel locally for program sessions and events
IDEAL
CANDIDATE
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
At Music Memory Lane, we believe music doesn’t just bring back memories—it brings people back to themselves.
This role contributes directly to experiences that create emotional connection while supporting a growing model that links joy, memory, and measurable impact.
