The Youth Programs and Community Engagement Coordinator (YPCEC) administers a wide range of education and community initiatives for the School of Music and Dance (SOMD). This role reports to the Director of Programming and Administration, supports program directors affiliated with summer programs and the Community Music Institute (CMI), and directly supervises seasonal and part-time staff.

The YPCEC oversees summer youth programs, which currently include the Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy (SFYCA), Jazz Camp, and String Intensive—coordinating program design, scheduling, recruitment, communications, staffing, budgeting, and evaluation, while collaborating closely with marketing and philanthropy staff in support of revenue generation. The position also coordinates CMI, administering instructional programs, performances, staffing, budgeting, and participant-family communications, while supporting curriculum development and ensuring compliance with University of Oregon policies. The YPCEC is responsible for overseeing the compliance and safety of these youth programs and works closely with the UO Division of Safety and Risk Services.

The YOCEC leads Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) community engagement initiatives by developing partnerships, coordinating artist participation in engagement activities, evaluating program impact, and contributing to engagement-related fundraising. The position also supports Chamber Music at Beall residencies through the coordination of SOMD and K-12 school-based activities. Together, these responsibilities advance educational opportunities, community impact, and artistic engagement across OBF and SOMD.

Additional Expectations:
• Local travel, including to areas not regularly serviced by public transportation.
• Flexible work schedule, with required evening and weekend availability.

Work Schedule:
This position requires a flexible schedule based on operational and event needs, including evenings and weekends. Overtime must be pre-approved by the supervisor. Vacation planning is subject to “black-out” dates. Working conditions are generally routine and predictable, except during the Oregon Bach Festival and summer camps period (approximately June 1–August 15), when the pace is rapid, workload is high, and conditions may be stressful.

Minimum Requirements

• Three years of office experience which included two years at full performance level and experience generating documents; and
• Lead work responsibility or coordination of office procedures.

Professional Competencies

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with database administration.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to set priorities, take initiative, be proactive, follow through, and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• High degree of organization, flexibility, and self-motivation.
• Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, particularly during the summer.
• Ability to effectively communicate details of seasonal music programming and repertoire.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain University of Oregon Driver’s Certification. Must be able to perform driving-related duties, which are essential to the position.
• Ability to ensure compliance with child safety protocols, mandatory reporting laws, and confidentiality requirements and train staff and volunteers in these areas.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of personality types, distressed and demanding participants, parents, school staff, program partners or work colleagues in an effective manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of arts, arts education, and nonprofit organizations.
• Knowledge of classical music.
• Experience managing, planning and executing youth programs or events.
• Experience with OPAS.