Assistant Programs Director

Philadelphia International Music Festival

The Philadelphia International Music Festival (PIMF) is seeking a highly organized, adaptable, and energetic Assistant Programs Director to help oversee the day-to-day logistics and operations of our summer music programs in Wayne, PA.

This position serves as a central operational support role for the festival, helping manage schedules, student logistics, program coordination, transportation logistics, performances, and daily administrative needs in a fast-paced residential arts environment.

The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, highly independent, people-oriented, and able to solve problems quickly while maintaining a positive and professional presence with students, faculty, and families.

• Assisting with day-to-day festival operations
• Coordinating student and program logistics
• Supporting concerts, rehearsals, chamber music, and studio activities
• Transportation and scheduling coordination
• Administrative and organizational support
• Maintaining an active and visible presence throughout campus
• Other administrative and logistical activities and projects as assigned

• Primarily remote with substantial part-time hours prior to festival sessions
• Full-time, in-person in Wayne, PA:
  • June 18 – July 4
  • July 16 – August 1
• Remote administrative work between festival sessions

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a high-energy environment
• Experience in arts administration, music education, festivals, camps, or event operations preferred
• Familiarity with music programs or performing arts environments strongly preferred

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
The Philadelphia Building
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1101
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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