Education Programs Manager
Description
- Manage distribution of educationa l materials (approx. 100,000 pieces each year) for all Educat io n Dept. programs, in clud i ng intake , tracking, storage, and archiv in g.
- Hire and supervise a staff of 4 temporary personnel during var i ous distribution periods each season.
- Manage Education Department's resource database, including documentation of intake, in house/off-site storage and retrieval, cata lo g i ng, and archiving of materials.
- Manage attributes of the SFS Tessitura database pertaining to Education programs .
- Assist with training and evaluat io n of 30+ AlM ensemb l e artists to develop in -sc hool presentations in accordance with SFS and SFUSD commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion . Document and track each ensemble's program, as well as related feedback from the Education Team, to evaluate p ro gress thr oughout the training period.
- Collaborate on A IM Curricu lum and Student Journal production and proofing.
- Monitor des ig nated AIM program presentations at SFUSD elementary school s i tes. Perform evaluations in accordance with observational rubrics for AIM ensemble musicians. Evaluate outcomes to dete rm in e program adjustments for ensemb l es.
- Manage the Visual Arts Project, including collection and registration of artwork, coord in ation of adjudication process, curatorial responsibilities, communication to schoo l s, collaboration with SF Public Library regarding installation, and customized acknow l edgements to entrants.
- Manage Education budget documentation, including expense data, reconci li ations, reclasses, and budget research.
- Manage product io n of Education Program workshops, including logistical planning, setup, and implementation for Education Docent Workshops, AIM Teacher Training Workshops, SFUSD professional development for Visual and Perfo r m i ng Arts educators, and other events as needed.
- Monitor front-of -ho usefor AIM and CFK concerts throughout the season to facilitate logistics and troubleshoot; exercise judgment in solving difficulties-both independently and in collaboration with front-of-house staff.
- Assist the Associate Director of Curriculum and Engagement on insuring compliance with SFUSD policies on arts education, equitable access, and culturally responsive content.
- Oversee all program mailings, utilizing Education Department databases or Tess it ura contact to assemble lists and secure labels.
- Coordinate Department events, including interfacing with SFS Operat ions Department, War Memorial Eng i neer staff, and catering vendors.
- Organize and respond to email and phone communication from internal and external stakeholders, includ ing school personnel and patrons; prepare email communications for schools and res pond to inquiries.
- Provide support to the SFS Education Docent Chair; facilitate success of CFK Educat ion Docent Training and Docent activity.
- Proofread all Education Department publications, schedules, and written communications.
- Maintain the Ed ucation Department's repertoire lists and reference documents.
- Gather and analyze data for statistical reportage.
- Assist with archiving and digiti zi ng Education Department assets.
- Ad hoc dut ies as assigned.
Requirements
- Three to five years' experience in the Arts Education fie ld, with preference for a candidate from a music education administration background.
- Expertise with Windows-based software, pa rt icularly Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on complex mail merges and database manipulation.
- Strong written and verbal ski lls , especially related to English grammar and usage; professional phone manner.
- Demon stra ted ability to work as part of a team, with a wide range of people i nclud i n g sc h ool personnel, musicians, volunteers, board members, and various SFS administrative department s.
- Strong organizational skills, with ability to work in dependently.
- Ability to exercise prof ess iona l judgment in k nowing when to ask for assistance.
- Under standing of and sens it iv ity to the ex ig encies of public schoo l districts and campus environments .
- Ability to complete tasks accurately an d on schedule.
- Must be highly detail-oriented and work with a high degree of accuracy in recordkeeping, data entry, and reportage.
- Must be able to edit and proofread own work to ensure integrity before publishing memos/reports.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills; ability to troubleshoot and identify scheduling gaps and anomalies.
- Strong organizational skills, with ability to work independently.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously to maintain a sliding focus as needed.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds .
- Fle x ible and available for evening and weekend assignments with advance not ice .
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**Overview** The San Francisco Symphony is widely considered to be among the most artistically adventurous and innovative arts institutions in the United States, celebrated for its artistic excellence, creative performance concepts, active touring, award-winning recordings, and standard-setting education programs. In the 2020–21 season, the San Francisco Symphony welcomed conductor and composer Esa-Pekka Salonen as its twelfth Music Director and embarked on a new vision for the present and future of the orchestral landscape. This exciting artistic future builds on the remarkable 25-year tenure of Michael Tilson Thomas as the San Francisco Symphony’s Music Director. Tilson Thomas continues his rich relationship with the Symphony as its first Music Director Laureate. In their inaugural season together, Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony have introduced a groundbreaking artistic leadership model anchored by eight Collaborative Partners from a variety of cultural disciplines: Nicholas Britell, Julia Bullock, Claire Chase, Bryce Dessner, Pekka Kuusisto, Nico Muhly, Carol Reiley, and Esperanza Spalding. This group of visionary artists, thinkers, and doers joins with Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony to chart a new course of experimentation by collaborating on new ideas, breaking conventional rules, and creating unique and powerful experiences. The San Francisco Symphony presents more than 220 concerts and presentations annually for an audience of nearly 450,000 in its home of Davies Symphony Hall and through its national and international touring. A cornerstone of the organization's mission, the San Francisco Symphony's education programs are the most extensive offered by any American orchestra today, providing free comprehensive music education to every first- through fifth- grade student in the San Francisco public schools, and serving more than 75,000 children, students, educators, and families annually. The San Francisco Symphony’s recordings have won such a