Associate Director, Artist Training Programs

Associate Director, Artist Training Programs

New York, NY, USA

Posted Monday, October 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Since 1891, New York's Carnegie Hall has set the international standard for excellence in performance, presenting exceptional concerts by the world’s finest artists on its three iconic stages, from orchestral concerts, chamber music, contemporary offerings, and recitals to jazz, world, and popular music. Complementing its performance activities, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute creates extensive music education and social impact programs that annually serve more than 800,000 people worldwide, playing a central role in fulfilling Carnegie Hall's commitment to making great music accessible to as many people as possible.

Department: Weill Music Institute

Title of Position: Associate Director, Artist Training Programs

Reports to Position: Director, Artist Training Programs

Job Classification: Exempt

Carnegie Hall seeks an Associate Director, Artist Training Programs (ATP), within the Weill Music Institute (WMI), Carnegie Hall's education and social impact programs arm. The Associate Director plays an important leadership role in planning and implementing the operations of Carnegie Hall’s national youth ensembles, NYO-USA, NYO2 and NYO Jazz, high-profile summer training and performance programs for high school age musicians. The Associate Director will also oversee key aspects of Workshops and Master Classes offered each season to young and emerging professional artists.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the daily operations of NYO-USA, NYO2 and NYO Jazz leading up to and during their residency period each summer and on regional, national and/or international tours:
  • Engaging and supervising, temporary program staff for the national youth ensembles, including resident assistants, seasonal ensemble managers, music librarians, and apprentices.
  • Planning the overall calendar for coaching, rehearsal, and concert activities across the NYO programs. Tour activities are planned jointly with professional artist managers engaged by Carnegie Hall.
  • Coordinating with WMI Education Production staff and external partners (including tour managers, concert presenters, Purchase College) the operational requirements of the NYO programs, including instrument/equipment rentals and tour logistics.
• Working with the Director of ATP and NYO artistic leadership to engage approximately 50-60 faculty members/instrumental coaches, and coordinate scheduling and program information/orientation for their participation in the NYO residencies.
• Assisting in the planning of each season’s Workshops and Master Classes, including an annual vocal workshop, Song Studio, additional training opportunities across a range of disciplines and musical genres. Primary duties include defining with workshop leaders the schedule and logistics for each project and coordinating across Carnegie Hall staff the implementation of Workshop and Master Class programming.
• Overseeing core administrative processes, including budgeting, program applications/auditions, participant enrollment, and publishing of an NYO schedule App, for each season’s activities.
• Developing and maintaining awareness of/relationships with alumni of the National Youth Ensembles, who are regular participants in WMI and Carnegie Hall programming, including period “All-Stars” ensembles.
• Managing 2-3 full-time staff members in furtherance of the responsibilities above.

Qualifications:

A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with direct involvement in orchestral/large ensemble operations, including touring, and significant experience with youth music education or training programs. Familiarity with major international artists and performing arts organizations, as well as international touring, is preferred. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as required, and to travel as needed in connection with NYO touring.

Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders. Clear and engaging writing ability…