Vice President, Education - Confidential : Job Details

Vice President, Education

About the Company

Prestigious performing arts center

Industry Performing Arts

Type Nonprofit

Founded 1959

Employees 501-1000

Categories

• Performing Arts

Business Classifications

• B2C

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Education to lead its educational initiatives with a focus on arts learning, teaching artistry, and professional development. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader with a deep commitment to the public value of the arts and a vibrant, equitable cultural sector. Key responsibilities include leading the strategic direction and operational excellence of the education department, aligning its growth with the company's broader institutional goals, and serving as a thought leader in arts education. The role also involves advancing pedagogical approaches that emphasize learner agency, co-creation, and the arts as a tool for civic engagement and social justice, as well as ensuring the excellence and impact of the department's program portfolio. Applicants for the Vice President, Education position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' leadership experience in arts education, cultural leadership, or education innovation. The role requires a compelling communicator and storyteller, technologically savvy, with experience in both U.S. and international education contexts. The ideal candidate will have a background in a specific artistic discipline and be knowledgeable in policy and practice across the educational spectrum. Personal attributes should include being visionary yet grounded, a listener, collaborator, and strategic thinker, with a deep belief in the power of the arts to drive individual growth and social progress. The VP will also be responsible for team leadership, organizational culture, and fundraising, and must be prepared to work on-site and engage in some travel as needed.

Hiring Manager Title EVP, Chief Artistic Officer

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration