Education & Community Programs Lead

Piano Cleveland; Shaker Heights (OH); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Retirement plan with employer match

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Piano Cleveland is seeking an Education & Community Programs Lead to organize and drive our in-school education programs across Northeast Ohio, including PianoLabs and the Donation Program. You will partner with teachers, artists and community partners to plan and implement engaging experiences for students of all ages.

The role requires leadership in coordinating logistical details, overseeing staff, and delivering high-quality arts education experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in music education or arts programming preferred.
• Ability to design engaging arts education content and lesson plans.
• Strong understanding of PreK-12 standards and trends.
• Experience working with diverse communities in urban settings.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and collaborative in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: 1–3 years in non-profit music education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate in-school education programs across Cleveland public schools.
• Manage PianoLab sites including staffing, scheduling, and payroll.
• Oversee the Piano and Keyboard Donation Program from evaluation to matching.
• Collaborate with teachers, artists, and partners to develop new programs.
• Organize annual masterclasses and family-friendly events.

Skills

Creative mindset

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Piano Cleveland seeks a dynamic arts professional to join us as our Education & Community Programs Lead!

Do you….

• Enjoy coordinating engaging musical programs that serve learners and communities throughout Northeast Ohio?
• Love building strong relationships with educators, artists, and community partners to support successful programs?
• Thrive on managing logistics, collaborating with colleagues, and ensuring programs run smoothly from planning through execution?

If you answered yes to these questions, we hope you will consider applying to join our team. Piano Cleveland is a small but mighty arts organization dedicated to promoting the future of piano music both in Cleveland and abroad. We are best known for our signature event, the Cleveland International Piano Competition, in addition to presenting concerts and community engagement experiences for piano lovers of all ages and backgrounds.

JOB PROFILE

As Piano Cleveland’s dedicated education and community engagement professional, you will lead the day‑to‑day coordination and execution of programs that connect learners, educators, artists, and communities throughout Northeast Ohio with meaningful musical experiences. You will work closely with school and community partners to deliver a range of programs, including our in‑school workshop Keys to Read, Arts Alive, our annual collaboration with Cleveland School of the Arts, and our three active PianoLabs, managing logistics, program details, and teaching artists to ensure each program runs smoothly and effectively. You will also coordinate our thriving Piano and Keyboard Donation Program, connecting donated instruments with students and families throughout the community. As an integral member of our nimble and collaborative team, you will bring organization, creativity, and a passion for music to the work of connecting people throughout Northeast Ohio with the piano.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the implementation, refinement, and continued growth of Piano Cleveland’s inschool education programs including:
  • Refine and strengthen existing programs to ensure they are engaging, accessible, polished, and responsive to the needs of participating schools
  • Coordinate program implementation in Cleveland public schools, including school outreach, scheduling, logistics, and alignment with Ohio Learning Standards
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with teachers, principals, and school partners throughout the Cleveland Metropolitan School District
  • Evaluate programs and gather feedback to identify opportunities for continued refinement and improvement.
• Manage the successful execution and continued development of PianoLab programs in Cleveland public schools, including:
  • Work hand‑in‑hand with the PianoLab Coordinator to provide guidance and oversight for the management and execution of one PianoLab site, ensuring adherence to school policies while supporting effective day‑to‑day program operations and successful program delivery
  • Oversee PianoLab teaching staff across three sites, including recruitment and hiring, scheduling, contracts, and payroll
  • Manage program logistics, including scheduling, instrument maintenance, program evaluation processes, and other program needs.
• Coordinate and oversee the Piano and Keyboard Donation Program, including:
  • Evaluate donated pianos and keyboards to determine suitability for the program
  • Coordinate the process of matching donated instruments with eligible students and families, including communication, logistics, and follow‑up
  • Track program activity, recipient information, outcomes, and other data to support evaluation and continued growth of the program
  • Work with community partners to execute co‑created programming that serves the needs of learners of all ages.
  • Organize annual masterclasses for local students with visiting artists.
  • Plan and execute family‑friendly, educational events throughout the year, with an emphasis on opportunities taking place around Piano Cleveland’s summer programming, including workshops, masterclasses, and artist interactions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Preferred experience in music education, childhood education, and/or music
• Creative individual with knowledge of planning, designing, and implementing innovative and exceptional arts education content, lesson plans, and programming
  • Comfortable staying up‑to‑date on current PreK-12 learning standards and trends
• Exemplary at working with diverse audiences across many backgrounds, including adults, families, children, teachers, schools, and community organizations
• Able to understand the challenges and opportunities in urban settings
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional communications skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once
• Self‑motivated with enthusiasm to try new things
• Takes initiative
• Willing to be a part of a collaborative and supportive team in a fast‑paced creative environment
• Preferred but not required:
  • Knowledge of classical music and/or piano music
  • 1-3 years of relevant work experience working as a music educator or performer; especially in a non‑profit setting

SALARY, BENEFITS, AND SCHEDULE:

• $45,000 - $50,000 per year, with paid vacation, paid sick time, health insurance benefits, and retirement account with employer match.
• Office hours are 10 AM - 4 PM; additional hours needed for special events on evenings/ weekends (scheduled in advance, dependent on programming). Flex time may be used for required events that occur after work hours.
• Piano Cleveland is a flexible work environment. Work-from-home days are approved as requested as long as there are no required in‑person events.
• Piano Cleveland’s main programming season takes place in the summer, so the organization’s busiest times are from March - August. Piano Cleveland is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Deadline: Sunday, September 20, 2026.