Director of Education & Community Engagement

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra•Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Director of Education & Community Engagement ( Director ) provides strategic leadership for a broad portfolio of innovative education, lifelong learning, and community engagement programs at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO). These include the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestras (BSYO) , BSO Academy , Midweek and Family Concerts , Music Box Concerts , BSO on the Go , Side-By-Side performances , Open Rehearsals , and more. The Director plays a key role in advancing the BSO s vision to be a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible organization. This includes leading efforts to build lasting partnerships, developing community-based initiatives, and promoting the BSO s presence throughout the region-working to make the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall a true Hall for All. A successful candidate will demonstrate a deep and sustained commitment to music education across all ages and communities, along with a passion for orchestral music. The Director must be a collaborative, inclusive leader, eager to build new relationships while strengthening existing ties within and beyond the BSO s diverse audiences.

Requirements

Bachelor s degree in Education or a related field.
Substantial career experience in education.
Demonstrated leadership experience in the orchestral field, or broader education field (or equivalent).
Proven leadership and managerial skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Education, Music, Arts Administration, or related field.
Degree in Education and/or Music strongly preferred.
Creativity, innovation, and deep knowledge of orchestral industry best practices.
Demonstrated administrative competencies, including budgeting, scheduling, artistic planning, and program execution.
Experience representing or working with a world-class performing arts organization.

Responsibilities

In close collaboration with the SVP & COO, VP of OrchKids, and BSO Artistic Operations Team the Director leads the education strategy, development, staffing, resourcing, execution, and continuous improvement of BSO education and community engagement programs - new and existing.
Provide strategic and operational oversight for all BSO education programs, including: BSO Youth Orchestras (BSYO) : Orchestral training program for young musicians that includes four ensembles.
BSO Academy : Comprehensive one-week program for adult amateur players.
Side-By-Sides : Special rehearsals and/or performance opportunities for high school and college students to perform side by side with BSO Musicians.
Music Box Concerts : for pre-school children
Midweeks and Family Concert Series : for school-aged children
BSO on the Go : Musician-led mentoring program serving students and schools in various Maryland counties and ensemble performances in community venues.
Oversee the BSO s Education and Community Engagement team of two full-time members, part-time support staff, and the three BSYO Conductors.
Manages all aspects of BSO Education Programs, including: Staffing, budgeting, billing, expense management, and resource planning
Effectively communicate with key stakeholders, e.g. parents, community members, educational institutions, BSO leadership and staff
Schedules and leads meetings with key stakeholders, as appropriate Oversee the agenda for BSYO advisory council (consulting with SVP & COO and chair)
Oversee the creation of documents for marketing/PR/Advancement on behalf of BSYO needs (programs, concert events, numbers for grant reporting)
Oversee BSYO rehearsals, concerts, and other activities, as required
Interacts with external partners, maintaining ongoing communication and positive relations
Works closely with SVP & COO on partnerships, ongoing and new
Collaborates with various BSO Departments, as it relates to education programs
Assists with website management and innovation and links to BSO website, as it relates to all education programs
Leads, plans and coordinates BSO efforts and initiatives towards building bridges and effective relationships/partnerships with key stakeholders and constituencies across the communities currently served by the BSO and seek opportunities to expand our BSO family.
Perform additional duties as assigned