Youth Orchestra Programs Manager

Stagetime Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St Louis Symphony Orchestra is seeking a Youth Orchestra Manager to oversee all YO initiatives and operations. You will nurture youth through excellence in orchestral practice, coordinating auditions, rehearsals, coaching, and performances while collaborating with educators, families, alumni, and SLSO musicians.

The role requires a degree in music education, administrative experience, and a passion for youth development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Music or Music Education required; knowledge of orchestral music and rehearsal procedures.
• Two years or equivalent administrative experience coordinating multiple priorities with diverse constituencies.
• Experience working with youth as a mentor/leader; knowledge of orchestral repertoire highly desired.

Responsabilités

• Plan season with YO Music Director, Senior Director of Education, Library, and Artistic & Operations teams.
• Coordinate activities and secure dates, venues, equipment, and personnel for auditions, rehearsals, coaching, concerts, recruitment, competitions, and team-building.
• Foster team cohesion among YO musicians via attendance accountability, rehearsal readiness, and preparation for sectional coaching and side-by-side opportunities with SLSO musicians.
• Build relationships with area band and orchestra directors and private teachers to maintain a high-caliber YO roster in the bi-state region.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally with Philanthropy, Marketing, Artistic Operations, and the Symphony Volunteer Association.
• Plan and manage YO budgets.
• Maintain and grow databases for students, alumni, coaches, parents, schools, vendors, donors and other contacts.
• Develop and manage ensemble reporting metrics including tuition payments, financial aid, and calendars; update website as needed.
• Direct secondary education programs in alignment with goals set by the Senior Director of Education; attend in-school visits as needed.
• Collaborate with Education team to host secondary schools for Friday morning concerts, and teachers at networking events.
• Collaborate with IN UNISON Program Coordinator and Peer to Peer leader to leverage YO talent for diverse youth development.
• Attend department and staff meetings as appropriate.
• Supervise Youth Orchestra interns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Communication

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Budget awareness

Weekend availability

Transportation access

Microsoft Office

Formation

Degree in Music or Music Education

Description du poste

St Louis Symphony Orchestra is seeking a Youth Orchestra Manager to oversee all YO initiatives and operations. You will nurture youth through excellence in orchestral practice, coordinating auditions, rehearsals, coaching, and performances while collaborating with educators, families, alumni, and SLSO musicians.

The role requires a degree in music education, administrative experience, and a passion for youth development.