About PostClassical Ensemble: Under the leadership of Music Director Ángel Gil-Ordóñez, Washington’s PostClassical Ensemble (PCE) breathes new life into the orchestral experience through imaginative programming performed by the most talented musicians in the nation’s capital. Founded in 2003, PCE is a pioneer in transforming the concert experience through inclusive and original story-telling. Our performances include collaborations across artistic mediums that showcase how Film, Literature, and Art enhance and inspire a new way to experience the musical repertoire. In addition to its public performances, PCE delivers in-school programs, field-trips, and side-by-side performances for DC Public Schools students. For more, visit www.postclassical.com.
About the Position:
The Education Programs Coordinator is responsible for providing on-site and logistical support to PostClassical Ensemble’s in-school and external education programs. This includes individual school partnerships with DC Public Schools and Georgetown University.
The role reports to the Education Programs and Partnership Manager, and works in collaboration with the Artistic Director, Executive Director, PCE musicians, guest artists and external school partners (both teachers and administrators) in executing education programs.
Roles & Responsibilities:
● Partner with the Education Programs and Partnerships Manager to support the design and execution of all PCE education programs
● Coordinate the scheduling and logistical planning of all education engagements for each of PCE’s artistic programs, which includes:
- Field Trip Experiences
- In-School Assembly Performances, Coachings, Masterclasses, and Classroom Visits
- Carnegie Hall’s Link Up!
- Ensemble-in-Residence engagements at Georgetown University
Roles & Responsibilities:
● Manage on-site, day-of logistics for all education visits at school and external education partners, along with supporting PCE artistic personnel, including the Artistic Director, musicians, and/or guest artists on these visits
● Communicate all scheduling and logistical information with school and external educational partners, including teachers and administrators
● Support the development of MOUs, curriculum materials, and other items for education programs to schools or other external partners ahead of all education engagements
● Collect program data for each PCE education program, including, but not limited to:
- Student and Education Testimonials
- Student Demographics
- Video and Photo Capture
- Curriculum Materials
● Support the maintenance of all education program records on shared Google Drive, including, but not limited to:
- Signed education agreements and MOUs
- Videos and photos from programs
- Administrative documentation for programs (ex. Sex Offender Checks, Clearances, Mandated Reporter Certifications, etc)
- Student Surveys
Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of prior work experience in music, performing arts, or education
● Prior experience working with schools in education enrichment programming
● Prior project management experience
● Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
● Excellent communication and organization skills
● Passionate about enriching student’s educational experiences through music
● Be able to obtain and pass all required PCE and DC Public Schools clearances for all in-school program visits
Compensation and Schedule:
The Education Programs Coordinator is an independent contractor position that works a maximum of 20 hours per month (or roughly 5 hours per week). The current hourly rate for this position is $30/hour, with hours being tracked and paid on a monthly basis.
This is part time and does not include benefits. PostClassical Ensemble is based in Washington, DC, and this position will be a hybrid model with flexible hours under the direction of the Education Programs and Partnerships Manager and requires in-person attendance at all education programs at school partner sites, performing venues, and collegiate campuses; some of which happen on weekends or weekday evenings. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
We will begin reviewing applications as we receive them, and will continue to consider applications received up to the closing date of August 31, 2026.
To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20001
