Director of Education & Community Engagement

Title: Director of Education & Community Engagement
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Registrar, Student Services Team, Faculty
Works closely with: Music Director, Director of Philanthropy, Director of Marketing and Community Relations, General Manager, Education Committee
Schedule and location: Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts ("CMF&CMA") is based in Boulder County, Colorado. The administrative staff maintain offices at the Center for Musical Arts in Lafayette. The Colorado Music Festival takes place each summer at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder. The Director of Education & Community Engagement is expected to maintain a visible presence across locations and throughout the broader community.

The role allows for some work‑from‑home to support focus and balance, in alignment with the needs and rhythms of the role.
Pay Status: Salaried, Full‑time, Exempt
Starting Salary: $100,000
Benefits and PTO: Comprehensive healthcare plan and generous paid vacation. A 401k is available for employee contributions.
Desired start date: January 2027 at the latest.
Final date to receive applications: September
4. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and first-round interviews will begin immediately. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
Websites: coloradomusicfestival.org | centerformusicalarts.org

Our mission is to inspire and connect community members of all ages by providing access to the best of the world’s music through education and performance. Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts is a one‑of‑a‑kind organization that provides a broad spectrum of music education opportunities and world‑class performances to citizens throughout Boulder County and beyond.

At the base of Boulder’s iconic Flatirons, music has long served as a powerful force for connection, creativity, and community. For five decades, the Colorado Music Festival has brought world‑class orchestral performance to the historic Chautauqua Auditorium each summer, while the Center for Musical Arts has nurtured generations of musicians through year‑round music education and community engagement for thirty years. Together, these programs form a distinctive musical ecosystem, one that bridges professional artistry and lifelong learning and plays a vital role in the cultural life of Boulder County and the broader Front Range.

Since its founding in 1996, The Center for Musical Arts ("CMA") has been guided by the founding vision-"Music for All…for Life!" Over the past three decades, it has cultivated a culture that is student‑centered, flexible, welcoming, community‑oriented, and rooted in the conviction that music should be accessible to learners of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and aspirations. A member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education, CMA has become a trusted and beloved community resource, serving more than 700 students each week through individual lessons, classes, ensembles, and community programs.

Its mobile Tiny Stage extends that reach, bringing live performances to thousands of audience members throughout the community each year. Together, these programs generate approximately $800,000 in earned revenue annually. As CMF&CMA looks to the future, CMA's philosophy and values will serve as the foundation for the continued evolution of music education across the organization, informing programming both within and beyond its walls.

Founded in 1976, the Colorado Music Festival is a celebrated five‑week summer festival that brings together principal players and leading musicians from major orchestras across North America. Under the artistic leadership of Music Director Peter Oundjian, the Festival presents a vibrant season of orchestral and chamber performances featuring internationally recognized guest artists, beloved repertoire, and contemporary works in one of the country’s most striking concert settings.

CMF&CMA is governed by a 13‑member Board of Directors and led by a staff of thirteen full‑and part‑time employees, over 30 faculty, a 78+ seasonal orchestra roster, and additional seasonal staff. The organization operates with an…