Director of Education & Community Programs

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Director of Education & Community Programs (ECP)

Job Type: Full Time/Hybrid with mandatory in-person and field work hours

Reports To: Executive Director & CEO

Base Salary $75,000-$82,500 (commensurate with experience and organization size)

Range: non-negotiable

Compensation: Health benefits, 401K, employee friendly PTO Policy, Paid Holidays & Maternity Leave

Anticipated start date: June 15, 2025

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Education & Community Programs (ECP) Department is a critical pillar of The MusicanShip’s sustainability strategy to deepen the quality of programming and expand it beyond its current service areas. Department activities will maximize program enrollment, engagement, funder compliance and identify new growth opportunities for the organization’s Music Education & Youth Development offerings in Washington, DC and surrounding communities.

The Director of Education & Community Programs as part of the organization’s leadership management team, will provide proven thought leadership while developing a “best practice” based music education engagement plan and related strategic activities. TMS programs include Music Vocal & Instrumental, Skill Development, Music Industry & Production, Music Therapy, Drumline and Washington Youth Choir. These free offerings are held throughout the school year and during the summer. Targeted to youth ages 8-18 they take place at designated programming sites that include DC Public, Charter and select private schools along with other designated community sites and business locations.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The preferred candidate will have a Masters Degree with a robust business background in youth development, music education and/or other relevant experience with a passion for music. An in-depth understanding of government agency and foundation grant administration processes is a plus. This will complement the educational background, expertise and institutional knowledge of the existing full time ECP team of two whose scope of experience along with that of our teaching instructors.

We are looking for someone who is a skilled people and process manager with a comprehensive vision to create a structured, highly-functioning Education & Community Programs Department within a nimble, but influential $1.2 million non-profit organization based in the Nation’s Capital, Washington, DC.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 8 years of professional business or related experience in a youth development, performing arts, education and/or philanthropy-based setting
• A college degree, equivalent field experience or certifiable expertise in non-profit business management, education, music or other related disciplines
• Must be a resident of the Washington DC Metropolitan Region
• A commitment to providing transformative music experiences to students and adult learners
• Ability to lead through a lens of dignity, respect and acceptance of all staff, stakeholders, communities and beneficiaries we serve
• Ability to proactively create, develop, execute and manage projects in a timely manner
• Experience in staff/process management with a small team of early-career professionals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all colleagues and contractors
• Demonstrated skills in departmental budget development, management and reporting
• Proficiency with Excel, Google Suite, PPT, Canva and Apple Products, and/or other presentation tools and systems
• Possess the ability to develop, implement and measure the success of music curricula
• Knowledge of music education development best practices and program evaluation models
• Exceptional program narrative writer with grant writing experience a plus
• Valid driver’s license, with ability to pass organization’s business insurance requirements and Grantor background check

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, co-develop and manage TMS ECP Department in its entirety which includes but is not limited to renewed departmental goals & objectives, program development, protocols, processes, guidelines and staff hiring, performance and evaluation
• Work with TMS Executive, ECP Staff and Board Committee Chair to create a three year strategic plan for the ECP Department while serving as the primary ECP Department spokesperson
• Serve as the primary organizational liaison with DCPS and other program site decision makers administrators, principals, business managers and other related staff who oversee the program approval process to help assess their needs, programming and success factors
• Develop the annual ECP budget; supervise monthly budgetary tracking and the submission of grant reporting data including current program expenses and program narrative content
• Work with the Director of Operations and/or other designated staff, on the marketing & promotion of select ECP Department activities to stakeholders, parental guardians and music educators
• Work with Funder Development Team to create program narrative content that documents existing programming, includes student/teacher testimonials and success stories that communicates program’s value to current and new donors
• Represent TMS at Donor and Funder Events, site visits and attend meetings with community partners as needed
• Attend and participate in departmental, board, organization and external meetings, trainings

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Coordinates with: The MusicianShip (TMS) Management Team, Grant Funders and Program Compliance Teams

Collaborates with: TMS ECP Board Committee Chair, Director of Operations, Grant Manager, ECP Staff, Program Site key decision makers and Community Partner leadership

Direct Reports: ECP Manager, ECP Associate Manager, Site Coordinators and Field Instructors

HOW TO APPLY

Directly through Workable! Please be prepared to provide three writing samples and professional references.

Submission Deadline May 25, 2025