Senior Manager, Ensemble Connect

Carnegie Hall•New York, NY

About The Position

Carnegie Hall, in partnership with the Juilliard School and the Weill Music Institute, seeks a Senior Manager for the Ensemble Connect program. This role is crucial in shaping a two-year fellowship that combines high-level performances with significant education and community engagement. The Senior Manager will focus on the fellows' two-year professional development journey, manage artistic planning for the program, and oversee recruitment and auditions. Additionally, this position involves managing budget maintenance and contracting. The Senior Manager will be part of a three-person team and is expected to bring a positive, collaborative, and flexible professional attitude. Some weekend and evening work is required due to program activities.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in performance, arts administration, artist development, or related fields
Commitment to Ensemble Connect’s mission, goals and values
Knowledge of classical chamber music
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Demonstrated experience designing or managing educational or professional development programs
Proven ability to lead complex projects and coordinate across multiple stakeholders
Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and partner institutions
Commitment to equity and access in the arts
Availability to attend performances, residencies, and program events as required

Responsibilities

Lead the process of creating professional development content for fellows and school partners each year with a focus on the two-year arc of experience and intentional scope and sequence.
Prepare fellows for upcoming sessions and attend all PD activities.
Develop observation and assessment tools.
Manage all coaching and lesson requests.
Lead and facilitate programming process for all Ensemble Connect concerts.
Manage personnel hiring for performances.
Assist in selecting Up‑Close Artistic Partners.
Attend Ensemble Connect performances.
Collaborate on production requirements as needed.
Lead recruitment, audition, and admissions processes.
Hire and contract prescreen and audition panelists and related personnel.
Update audition requirements annually.
Chair live audition panels.
Co‑lead planning and execution of biannual Skidmore Residencies, including attending two Skidmore residencies per year.
Support development and delivery of additional residency opportunities.
Assist with partner school recruitment and selection as needed.
Collaborate on creation, development, and rollout of Connected Musician content.
Identify opportunities to share content throughout the season.
Oversee daily budget maintenance.
Manage contracting for all Ensemble Connect hires.
Serve as liaison with other Carnegie Hall departments.
Collaborate with the Ensemble Connect administrative team.
Support general program operations as needed.