Vice President of Education & Engagement

Full time / $200,000-$250,000 annually / Boston Symphony Orchestra / Boston, MA

Position: Vice President of Education & Engagement
Organization: Boston Symphony Orchestra
Location: Boston, MA
Type/Industry: Performing Arts

ABOUT: BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Founded in 1881, the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) mission of bringing world-class orchestral and popular music performances to local, regional, and international audiences remains unchanged. Over the past few years, the BSO’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) has evolved from an organic approach of creating spaces for diverse artistic expression to a deliberate effort to address the structural and societal barriers to allowing for a convergence of artistic expression within broad historical, economic, social, and cultural contexts. At its core, the Boston Symphony Orchestra is a service organization that utilizes music performances to inspire, facilitate, provoke, and sustain meaningful connections.

For more information on the Boston Symphony Orchestra please visit: https://www.bso.org/

THE OPPORTUNITY: VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT

The Boston Symphony Orchestra seeks a Vice President of Education and Engagement to develop and oversee comprehensive music education programs targeted at diverse audiences, from children to adults, ensuring these initiatives align with the BSO’s artistic and organizational priorities. The VP cultivates and maintains partnerships with schools, community organizations, and other constituent entities to expand the BSO’s presence and impact in the communities of Boston and the Berkshires. Additionally, the VP plays a critical role in shaping the organization’s outreach and educational efforts by coordinating with key constituents to update, refine, and implement the BSO’s equity, diversity, and inclusion strategy, education, and community engagement agendas. The salary range for this position is $200,000-$250,000 annually with a generous benefits package.

EXPRESSING INTEREST

Koya Partners l Diversified Search Group has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Kim Dukes and Andy Tarsy. Express interest in this role by filling out our https://talent-profile.diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/v2/20709?_gl=1*15l6hlf*_ga*MTg1MTYwMTIzNS4xNzExOTkzODk1*_ga_R1M9LYHJ5R*MTcxMjE3NDQ0My4xMC4wLjE3MTIxNzQ0NTYuNDcuMC4w or emailing the search team directly at BSO_VPEE@KoyaPartners.com. All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential.

The Boston Symphony Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.

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