Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, oversee and evaluate the content and experience of adult learning / professional development opportunities ranging from webinars and seminars to courses and the League’s national Conference:  define learning objectives and themes, identify and brief speakers, review and revise curricula and program content. 
• Take a lead role in identifying and implementing improvements to these programs, and in developing new programs and services, actively seeking to further the League’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
• Develop the League’s expertise in online and blended learning, taking forward and building on the recommendations of a recently completed digital learning plan.
• Maintain and apply awareness of trends and key issues and opportunities in the orchestra field, in adult learning / professional development, and in digital / online learning. 
• Convene member working groups, task forces and meetings, with particular emphasis on orchestra trustees, musicians, conductors and artistic administrators:  develop meeting agendas, suggest speakers and facilitate meetings.
• Contribute to team and organizational planning, connecting program delivery and development to overall strategic objectives. 
• Lead grant management activities for relevant programs, ensuring that conditions of funding are met and that appropriate impact measures are collected and reported.  Contribute to grant proposals and reports, and liaise direct with major funders when required. 

• Manage program budgets.   
• Work collaboratively with staff in all departments. 
• Supervise and coach one direct report (Manager, Programs).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties assigned.

Qualifications: 

We anticipate that candidates will demonstrate progressive experience in non-profit work, and a proven track record in successful program development, delivery and administration.  We will be looking for proven strengths in problem solving and in strategic and analytical thinking;  as well as a capacity for innovation, coupled with sound judgment and decision-making capabilities. 

We will also be assessing applications for evidence of expertise in adult learning / professional development needed in order for the successful applicant to act as a specialist advisor to senior managers.  Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of symphony orchestras and the opportunities and challenges they face will be beneficial.  Candidates may also have a specialist interest in relevant content areas such as governance, civic engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion, capitalization, and / or artistic vibrancy.

We anticipate that candidates will display strong project management and people management capabilities, coupled with the ability to balance multiple programmatic and organizational demands.  Their work history should demonstrate their initiative and team orientation, as well as their communication and interpersonal skills, and their ability to proactively build strong working relationships both within the team and across the organization. 

Remuneration:  Please contact Karen Yair (kyair@americanorchestras.org) for an informal discussion.

Recruitment Process:  Please email your resume and a cover letter stating salary expectations to jobs@americanorchestras.org, as well as up to three writing samples demonstrating your ability to communicate clearly in writing.  Collectively, these application materials must clearly demonstrate how your experience, knowledge and skills qualify you for the position as outlined above. 

Recruitment Timetable:  This position is open until filled.  Early applications are encouraged.     

Anticipated Start Date:  January 6^th 2020 (flexible).

Job Location:  League offices, Manhattan:  our new offices (from Winter 2019/20) are in Manhattan’s Garment District.