Opportunities

About the BSO

Founded in 1881, the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is one of the premier orchestras in the world. The BSO is committed to being a best-in-class employer that brings artistic excellence and cultural relevance through music and performances to the local and international communities.

About the Role

The Director of Education provides internal and external leadership for programs that support the BSO’s commitment to music education and outreach to communities in the city of Boston and beyond. The person in the role serves as the lead translator of the BSO aspirations for music education and community involvement with the BSO by acting as a connector between the orchestra, development, marketing, and artistic programming.

The Director of Education is responsible for linking the BSO with the larger arts organizations, developing and expanding programming, and creating strong connections across schools and communities. This position is responsible for raising the visibility of the BSO and its commitment to quality music education primarily (but not exclusively) in the symphonic and orchestral genre. The Director of Education is supported by two (2) full-time direct reports.

Job Responsibilities

Provide primary leadership, management, and strategic direction for all BSO education programs.
Supervise departmental staff, incl. recruiting, hiring, supervision and evaluation of direct reports.
Work collaboratively with orchestra musicians and various BSO departments on implementing the BSO’s strategic priorities for music education in the city of Boston and beyond.
Manage the day-to-day implementation of music education programs and other activities.
Serve as liaison to schools and organizations to increase access to education to broadly diverse students.
Lead the continuation of the Orchestra Ed-CE Committee.
Develop systems that address and evaluate the quality and impact of education programs; seek and engage external evaluation support as appropriate.
Work across the institution to advance the goals of the organization in specific program areas that include, but are not limited to:
BSO In Residence
Youth and Family Concerts and related activities
High School Open Rehearsals
Days in the Arts
Educators Advisory Council
Collegiate Ambassadors
Concert for Very Young people
Community Chamber Concerts
College Card programs
Symphony for Our City
Concerto Competition
Track use of resources and budget planning and management as related to Education.
Collaborate closely with the Development Department to seek and maintain external funding on an ongoing basis – foundation, government, individual, and corporate.
Provide accountability through evaluation and data analysis of programs impact and outcomes.
Develop and implement the BSO In Residence program (2017 and beyond).
Serve as formal contact to the department for the Germeshausen Youth and Family Concert Conductor; collaborate with Conductor to create and advance programs for BSO Youth and Family Concerts and to involve the Conductor as appropriate with other strategic initiatives.
Serve as one of the public faces for the BSO Education and External Engagement Department for external stakeholders, working closely with community partners and leaders.
Serve as one of the BSO representatives in BEAM (Bridge to Equity and Achievement through Music), a multi-year grant from Mellon Foundation involving five partner organizations in Boston.
In collaboration with the Public Relations Dept, encourage and facilitate effective communications with external audiences to ensure alignment of goals and effective use of resources.
Represent the BSO at relevant professional and community meetings.
Oversee departmental communications efforts with internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee programmatic evaluation process and reporting.
Stay updated on issues and best practices in similar work within/beyond arts sector.
Required Education and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior leadership experience in non-profit arts/cultural management, arts administration.

• Significant experience in goal setting and strategy development.

• Knowledge of classical music.

• Demonstrated project management and implementation skills.

• Prior experience managing all aspects of budgetary responsibilities.

• Ability to organize, convene, and maintain positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Ability to analyze data and apply analysis to refine and improve programs and program strategies.

• Superior written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated success in team management.

• Strong organizational, supervisory and management skills.

• Required flexible schedule, incl. morning, evening, and weekend program activities and meetings.

• Advanced degree preferred.

 

The BSO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.