Director of Education & Community Engagement

Written By Thomas Kurtz

Also known as: Director of Learning, Director of Community Programs

What this role does
Leads education strategy, partnerships, and community-centered programs.

Day-to-day work includes

  • Designing strategic education vision

  • Managing staff and budgets

  • Building partnerships

  • Reporting impact to funders

Skills

  • Leadership

  • Curriculum design

  • Grant literacy

  • Community facilitation

Music background?
Strong advantage

Typical entry path
Teaching Artist → Program Manager → Director

Salary
$85k–$120k

Related roles
Executive Director · Public Humanities Director

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