The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts · 5 hours ago
Vice President, Education
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts is a leading arts organization in Philadelphia, and they are seeking a Vice President of Education to direct their education programming. This role involves setting and implementing educational strategies, aligning programs with artistic offerings, and building partnerships with local schools and community organizations to enhance arts education for students.
Performing Arts
Hiring Manager
Indonesia Young, MBA, PHR
Responsibilities
Direct multi-year strategy for POEA education initiatives that include instrumental training programs, weekday student matinee concerts, open rehearsals, workshops, masterclasses, fellowships, and deep relationships with local schools
Serve as key contact for school districts and academic institutions
Evaluate, analyze, and track programs against strategic goals and ensuring financial stability of programs. Oversee budget management and create long-term fiscal models, funding strategies, and evaluation processes
Be a visible, inspiring, and welcoming presence throughout the City on behalf of POEA
Serve as primary liaison to the School District of Philadelphia, schools for the performing arts, conservatories, community arts organizations, and select cultural partners. Collaborate with other departments as secondary liaison with other community and civic partners as needed
Together with executive leadership, serve as a liaison to the Education Committee of the Board as well as the Education Committee of the Orchestra. Interface with key stakeholders to build advocacy and investment across a broad collection of constituents
Participate in fundraising for POEA coordination with development and executive office staff. Assist in preparation of fundraising proposals and grant applications
Cultivate and build relationships with key individual, foundation, and corporate sponsors
Manage training and music appreciation programs focused on classical, musical theater, dance, and jazz, with the goal to explore broader musical genres
Interface with Programming department on Family programming presentations and programs with the Orchestra that serve broad audiences and meet institutional goals for access and learning
Oversee implementation of school concerts (for Classical, Jazz, musical theater, and dance), curriculum materials, and teacher professional development programs
Work closely with programming department to utilize orchestral musicians and visiting artists in educational and community programs
Partner with audience experience on providing ticketing access to students, teachers, and education groups
Convene educational partners, as well as Resident Companies, to coordinate activities and audiences served
Stay fully informed of education work at other arts institutions that can provide resources or inspiration for POEA activities. Benchmark POEA programs against national and international programs of the highest standards
Represent POEA at conferences, civic events, and fundraisers as requested. Be a public spokesperson in media interviews as requested
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in performing arts administration and/or education with a proven track record of building, evaluating, and sustaining impactful programming
Bachelor's degree required
Superior knowledge of performing arts education systems and paradigms at orchestras, social programs and community organizations
Superior interpersonal skills in developing relationships and fostering an atmosphere of creativity, collaboration and experimentation
Proven analytic tools for program evaluation and tracking
Knowledge of K-12 educational systems, national and state arts standards, and roles of teaching artists in schools
Superior written communication skills, including but not limited to generating new content, proofreading, and editing
Superior verbal communication skills, including but not limited to diplomacy and sensitivity in communication with many different constituencies
Management experience in overseeing and motivating a passionate team of employees
Attention to detail, accuracy, adherence to deadlines, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced, multi-tasking office environment
Ability to track financial expenditures
Strong project management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft products, including a high level of efficiency in Excel, is essential
Preferred
Experience building, implementing, and evaluating programs, and working with orchestral musicians, theatrical performers, and a wide range of talent
Degree in field of Education or Music Education with knowledge of Classical music, musical theater, and/or ethnomusicology strongly preferred
Company
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts is boldly leading the way in building a bright, inclusive future for the performing arts—as the center of cultural life in Philadelphia, and as a model for the nation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Leslie Patterson-Tyler
Vice President of Program Communications and Partnerships
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