Assistant Director of Music for Camp & Operations

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Interlochen (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlochen Arts Camp and Academy seek an Assistant Director of Music for Camp and Operations. This role drives proactive planning and execution of camp activities while supporting year-round operations for the Arts Division.

The position requires strategic judgment, collaborative spirit, and passion for youth music education to ensure smooth coordination across campus offices. Reporting to the Director of Music, you will be a member of the Music Division Leadership Team, working with the

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience in music education/arts administration.
• Two years of experience managing operational logistics in a summer camp or similar arts environment.
• Experience leading with faculty, staff, students, and parents in camp and academy settings.
• Experience managing administrative functions like scheduling, policies, inventory, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and logistics for all Camp music programs.
• Oversee recruitment and hiring of Camp music faculty and staff.
• Communicate with faculty, students, and parents per institutional plans.
• Maintain logistical data for the Music curriculum with Registrar and Facilities teams.
• Collaborate with Admissions and Marketing to disseminate camp program information.
• Work as part of Music Leadership Team to support division operations.
• Oversee Senior Recital process with faculty and Event Supervisor.
• Prioritize duties to align with organizational objectives and growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Operational logistics

Data analysis/reporting

Accounting/basic bookkeeping

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Music / Music Education / Arts Administration / Arts Leadership or related field

Equivalent combination of exceptional professional experience

Tools

Business software proficiency

Job description

The Assistant Director of Music for Camp and Operations will be tasked with proactive and strategic planning and execution of activities for the Arts Camp while assisting with operational logistics for the Arts Academy. With a collaborative spirit that balances teamwork and insightful judgment, the Assistant Director will be knowledgeable and passionate about youth music education in addition to being comfortable with the development and maintenance of new systems and procedures to aid the Division in year-round operational management. The Assistant Director will be charged with working closely with various offices on campus to support camp recruitment, camp music staff hiring, and operational functioning of both Camp and Academy. Reporting to the Director of Music, the Assistant Director will serve as a member of Music Division’s Leadership Team—a leadership body responsible for the Division’s artistic, educational, and operational success.

Interlochen Arts Camp (IAC): Each summer, Interlochen welcomes 3,500 students, grades 3 through 12, from all over the world to study music, theatre, visual arts, creative writing, comparative arts, motion picture arts, and dance. Music enrollments account for nearly half of these students. A music faculty and staff of over 300 people provides instruction, leadership, and program support for more than 30 different ensembles and multiple chamber groups, as well as private lesson and classroom instruction; summer contemporary music programs in jazz, rock/pop, singer-songwriter, and music production & engineering; and an intensive series of one-week intensives. IAC students and faculty present more than 100 concerts and recitals each summer and are an important part of the Interlochen Arts Festival.

Interlochen Arts Academy (IAA): Serving students in grades 9 through 12 and post-graduates, IAA is an arts education and performance environment unlike any other in America. IAA graduates go on to the finest post- secondary educational institutions and programs across the country and throughout the world. Since 1980, 46 IAA graduates have been selected as Presidential Scholars, which is more than any other high school in the United States. Forty-five of these were selected as Presidential Scholars in the Arts. Music major enrollment accounts for approximately half of the 575 students at IAA. A distinguished 34-member music faculty and a six-person staff support this unique program, which includes a full symphony orchestra, wind ensemble, vocal choir and chamber group, various instrumental chamber ensembles, jazz orchestra and jazz combos, popular music ensembles, opera workshop, composition, theory, piano, guitar, organ, and private lesson instruction. Current student majors in Classical Music include composition, instrumental performance, guitar, organ, piano, and voice. In Contemporary Music, students may major in popular music, singer-songwriter, jazz, and music production and engineering.

Essential Duties:

• Manage planning and logistics for all Camp music programs
• Oversee recruitment and hiring of Camp music faculty and staff
• Communicate with faculty, students, and parents in alignment with institutional communication plans
• Work with the Registrar and Facilities, Calendar, and Event Supervisor to maintain accurate logistical data for the Music curriculum, such as personnel assignments, facility coordination, and student and faculty schedules
• Work directly with Admissions and Marketing to facilitate dissemination of accurate camp program information
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Music Leadership Team to support overall functioning of the Music Division, with supervision of the Instrument Services Manager, Piano Technician, and Ensemble Manager(s).
• Oversee Senior Recital process, working with faculty and Event Supervisor on policies and schedule
• Prioritize duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Music, Music Education, Arts Administration, Arts Leadership, or a related field required; equivalent combination of exceptional professional experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of two years of experience managing operational logistics in a summer camp or comparable educational arts environment.
• Broad professional experience in music leadership with the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders in both camp and academy settings.
• Experience overseeing operations, supporting students, and serving as a liaison with parents and families.
• Experience managing administrative functions, including scheduling, policies and procedures, instrument inventory, and data analysis/reporting.
• Proficiency with standard business software and information technology.
• Demonstrated passion for music and music education.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as a collaborative team member.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong critical thinking and strategic planning abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with young people in an educational environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, parents, and the broader Interlochen community.

Application Materials Required:

• Resume
• Cover Letter