Young Concert Artists seeks an entrepreneurial person with a background in music education or performance to join the YCA team as the Education and Community Engagement Assistant. This individual will support the Director of Education and Community Engagement in planning and implementing YCA’s education and community engagement initiatives. We are looking for an individual driven by our mission to help young artists make an impact with their careers. This individual will report to the Director of Education and Community Engagement, and will work closely with the Artist Management team and the Programs team.

YCA’s artists are the leaders of the future – stars who combine world-class talent with creative vision to bring new reach and relevance to classical music. For more than 60 years YCA has discovered extraordinary young musicians, providing them with the support, clarity, and confidence to tell their stories, as well as with the tools, opportunities, and infrastructure to take their careers to the highest level. These brilliant young people are future leaders for our field and are an absolute delight to work with. Working at YCA is an investment in the future of the arts.

Job Duties:

• Take lead on the planning and implementing of three education initiatives in NYC: Artist Advising Sessions, Masterclasses, and Pre-Concert In-School Presentations.
• Contribute to the planning and implementing of the remaining two education initiatives in NYC (Mini Residencies and the Year-Long Education Program) and education programming in Washington, DC.
• Contribute to the planning and implementing of artist-created community engagement projects. These might include outdoor performances, performances at prisons, hospitals, public buildings, etc.
• Assist in production and front-of-house logistics for the Year-Long Education Program culminating concerts in NYC and DC. 
• Manage ticketing and RSVP processes for YCA season concerts in collaboration with the Programs team. 
• Support the Director of Education and Community Engagement in entering engagement data in booking database and issuing and executing engagement contracts. 
• Assist with program assessment and evaluation, including collecting, organizing, and maintaining survey data.
• Accompany artists to Masterclasses and Pre-Concert In-School Presentations in NYC and additional school visits and community engagement events on an as needed basis.
• Other duties as necessary as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to furthering the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the work
• Background in music or education 
• Administrative experience preferred
• Highly organized, productive, and driven towards results
• Great communication skills
• Ability to work independently and to be a team player 
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Availability to accompany YCA artists to Masterclasses and Pre-Concert In-School Presentations in NYC and additional school visits and community engagement events, as needed, during school hours on Monday – Friday and occasional early mornings and weekends

YCA is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to diversify its staff. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Schedule: 9-month contract from mid-September, 2024 to mid-June, 2025; 15 hours/week (on average, may be less during Holiday periods)

Compensation: $20 – $23 (Hourly)

Location: Hybrid, YCA’s offices are located at 57th and Broadway in NYC.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to drake@yca.org with “Education & Community Engagement Assistant” in the subject line.