Senior Manager, Ensemble Connect

Carnegie Hall Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Hall Corporation is hiring a Senior Manager for Ensemble Connect, pivotal in shaping a fellowship that combines performances with educational engagement. This role includes leading professional development, managing artistic planning, overseeing recruitment, and administrative duties.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in arts administration, knowledge of classical chamber music, and strong organizational skills. Commitment to equity in the arts and participation in events is crucial.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of classical chamber music.
• Demonstrated experience designing or managing educational or professional development programs.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process of creating professional development content for fellows.
• Manage personnel hiring for performances.
• Lead recruitment, audition, and admissions processes.

Skills

7+ years of experience in performance, arts administration, artist development, or related fields

Strong organizational and administrative skills

Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills

Job description

Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Avenue, New York, New York, United States of America

Senior Manager, Ensemble Connect – Program of Carnegie Hall, the Juilliard School, and the Weill Music Institute

Senior Manager plays a key part in shaping a two‑year fellowship that blends high‑level performances with meaningful education and community engagement. The focus of this position is leading the two‑year arc of experience of professional development, managing artistic planning for the program, and overseeing recruitment and auditions. Administratively, the Senior Manager will oversee budget maintenance and contracting. The role includes a team of three and requires a positive, collaborative, and flexible professional attitude; weekend and evening work may be necessary based on program activities.

Professional Development

• 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.

Performance

• Lead and facilitate the 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.

Recruitment & Auditions

• Lead recruitment, audition, and admissions processes.
• Hire and contract prescreen and audition panelists and related personnel.
• Update audition requirements annually.
• Co‑lead planning and execution of biannual Skidmore Residencies, including attending two Skidmore residencies per year.
• Support development and delivery of additional residency opportunities.

School Partnerships

• Assist with partner school recruitment and selection as needed.

The Connected Musician

• Collaborate on creation, development, and rollout of Connected Musician content.
• Identify opportunities to share content throughout the season.

Administrative

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Carnegie Hall is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Decisions concerning employment are made on the basis of an individual’s qualifications to contribute to meeting Carnegie Hall’s needs, and Carnegie Hall is committed not to discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex (including gender identity, gender expression or status of being transgender), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, status as a caregiver, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses or stalking, criminal convictions (except where otherwise permitted by law), arrest record, credit history, pregnancy, age, mental or physical disability, veteran or military status, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by law.