JOB SUMMARY : The Rockford Symphony Orchestra is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and a leading cultural institution in Northern Illinois, proudly fulfilling its mission through public performances, and education and outreach programs. The Education and Community Engagement Director is responsible for the creation, implementation, and management of a broad array of educational and outreach programs designed to engage youth and adults with the RSO. The Director works collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders including musicians, staff, donors, educators, and other community members to ensure that education and engagement programming supports the mission of the RSO and the needs of the community.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Education
- Direct and coordinate all activities of the orchestra as they relate to music education / appreciation for all ages.
- Maintain, update, and develop strategies for fulfilling the education and community engagement efforts in the Strategic Plan.
- Serve as primary liaison between the RSO and area educational institutions.
- Work with music teachers and administrators to ensure that the RSO’s education programs complement and support the music education curriculum in the schools.
- Work with the RSO Music Director and RSYO conductor to program and design education concerts and all education programs involving the orchestras.
- Plan and manage operations for the annual Youth Concert or other anchor education program.
- Maintain evaluation and assessment reports for all education programs.
- Supervise Education and Engagement Coordinator and manage intern / student worker program.
RSYO
Serve as chief administrator and operations coordinator for the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra.Develop and coordinate planning and implementation of all RSYO programs and initiatives with RSYO Conductor.Develop and maintain annual budget in partnership with the RSYO conductor.Community Engagement
Take a leadership role in developing engagement programs and collaborations that maximize the RSO’s impact in the community.Develop and maintain communication with other cultural institutions, performance venues, and community leaders.Speak publicly when called upon to do so as an advocate for the RSO and music education for all ages and provide leadership in the arts community as relates to education and engagement.Strategically communicate education and community engagement programs and successes. Serve as liaison with patrons to champion education and community engagement priorities.Lead team in creation of print newsletter and electronic communication as it relates to education and engagement.Administration
Serve as part of the senior management team to assist the Executive Director in setting and implementing administrative and artistic policies established by the Board.Develop and maintain budgets for education programs with Executive Director.Write and submit general operating and special project grant applications.Maintain grant schedule to ensure timely completion of applications and final reports.Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.#J-18808-Ljbffr