MacPhail Northside Youth Orchestra (MNYO) Conductor & Coordinator

TITLE: MacPhail Northside Youth Orchestra (MNYO) Conductor & Coordinator REPORTS TO: School Partnerships Director DEPARTMENT: School Partnerships STATUS: Exempt; Part Time (12 Hours/week for 24 weeks) LOCATION: Twin Cities & Surrounding Area, On-Site COMPENSATION: $24,000/Annual This role is responsible for conducting, K-12 music education, and program administration, all of which support students’ musical growth within a structured ensemble experience. The MacPhail Northside Youth Orchestra (MNYO) Conductor & Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day success of the orchestra, including rehearsals, performances, student engagement, and program coordination. RESPONSIBILITES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Artistic & Educational Leadership • Lead weekly orchestra rehearsals on Saturdays from 1:00–3:00pm along with an additional hour for setup and teardown • Foster a supportive, high-expectation learning environment aligned with strong K-12 pedagogical practices • Audition and interview prospective students to ensure appropriate ensemble placement • Lead sectionals within area(s) of musical expertise and coordinate additional sectionals with coaches • Oversee rehearsal and concert logistics, including equipment management, setup, and teardown • Contract additional musicians when repertoire or performances require expanded instrumentation • Support student musicianship, ensemble skills, and artistic confidence through thoughtful repertoire selection and rehearsal planning Music Preparation & Library Management • Select, prepare, and arrange repertoire appropriate to the ensemble’s instrumentation and skill level • Maintain the orchestra library, including copying, distributing, and tracking parts • Provide music to sectional coaches and collaborating faculty in a timely manner • Prepare concert programs in coordination with staff • Record and edit performances for archival and promotional use Program Coordination & Administration • Develop the annual program budget under the direction of the School Partnerships Director • Serve as the primary liaison with the host site • Hire and supervise sectional coaches and interns under the direction of the School Partnerships Director • Track attendance for students, interns, and coaches, including reporting additional hours related to performances • Create and distribute the annual rehearsal and performance calendar • Lead program communications with students, families, and staff • Schedule and coordinate a minimum of three concerts annually, along with additional performance opportunities • Partner with the Minnesota Orchestra and other organizations to coordinate educational outreach and pre-concert performances • Organize community-building events for students and families as appropriate Community & Culture Building • Foster an inclusive, student-centered environment that supports risk-taking, mutual respect, and creative expression • Support outreach and communication efforts to help raise awareness, engage new participants, and connect the work of MacPhail Center for Music to the broader community • Model curiosity, openness, and professionalism in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues Education • Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Conducting, Music Performance, or a related field, required • Master’s Degree in Music Education, Conducting, Music Performance, or a related field, preferred Experience • 3+ years of demonstrated experience working with K-12 students in an ensemble setting, required • Experience with student-centered teaching practices, required • Experience managing programs and/or ensembles with operational independence, preferred Skills & Abilities • Strong conducting skills • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills • Ability to collaborate effectively while leading • Ability to lead with initiative and accountability

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