Senior Manager, Ensemble Connect

Carnegie Hall seeks a Senior Manager, Ensemble Connect - a program of Carnegie Hall, the Juilliard School, and the Weill Music Institute in partnership with the NYC Department of Education.
The Senior Manager plays a key part in shaping a two-year fellowship that blends high level performances with meaningful education and community engagement. A particular focus for this position is leading the two-year arc of experience of professional development, managing artistic planning for the program, and overseeing recruitment and auditions. Administratively, the Senior Manager will oversee budget maintenance and contracting.The Senior Manager will complete a team of three and will be expected to bring a positive, collaborative, and flexible professional attitude to the workplace. Some weekend and evening work is necessary based on program activities.
Professional Development

Lead the process of creating professional development content for fellows and school partners each year with a focus on the two-year arc of experience and intentional scope and sequence.
Prepare fellows for upcoming sessions and attend all PD activities
Develop observation and assessment tools
Manage all coaching and lesson requests

Performance

Lead and facilitate programming process for all Ensemble Connect concerts
Manage personnel hiring for performances
Assist in selecting Up‑Close Artistic Partners
Attend Ensemble Connect performances
Collaborate on production requirements as needed

Recruitment & Auditions

Lead recruitment, audition, and admissions processes
Hire and contract prescreen and audition panelists and related personnel
Update audition requirements annually
Chair live audition panels

Residencies

Co‑lead planning and execution of biannual Skidmore Residencies, including attending two Skidmore residencies per year
Support development and delivery of additional residency opportunities

School Partnerships

Assist with partner school recruitment and selection as needed

The Connected Musician

Collaborate on creation, development, and rollout of Connected Musician content
Identify opportunities to share content throughout the season

Administrative

Oversee daily budget maintenance
Manage contracting for all Ensemble Connect hires
Serve as liaison with other Carnegie Hall departments
Collaborate with the Ensemble Connect administrative team
Support general program operations as needed

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in performance, arts administration, artist development, or related fields
Commitment to Ensemble Connect’s mission, goals and values
Knowledge of classical chamber music
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Demonstrated experience designing or managing educational or professional development programs
Proven ability to lead complex projects and coordinate across multiple stakeholders
Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and partner institutions
Commitment to equity and access in the arts
Availability to attend performances, residencies, and program events as required