The following positions are currently open at the Longy School of Music. Information on how to apply is included within each posting.
The Longy School of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or age. The Longy School of Music values the diversity of its community.
In accordance with both federal and state law, the Longy School of Music maintains information concerning security policies and procedures and prepares an annual crime report concerning crimes committed on the Longy campus. Upon request to the Facilities Manager, Longy School of Music, 1 Follen Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, 617-876-0956, ext. 1561, or
, the school will provide such information to any individual who requests it.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS REGISTRAR (Posted June, 2009) Information
LATIN MUSIC ENSEMBLE INSTRUCTOR (Posted April 2, 2009) Information
ARTIST-TEACHER OF JAZZ TROMBONE (Posted April 2, 2009) Information
ARTIST-TEACHER OF JAZZ TRUMPET (Posted April 2, 2009) Information
ARTIST-TEACHER OF JAZZ VOICE (Posted April 2, 2009) Information
ARTIST-TEACHER OF JAZZ FLUTE (Posted April 2, 2009) Information
ARTIST-TEACHER OF CLASSICAL PERCUSSION (Posted April 2, 2009) Information
ARTIST-TEACHER OF VIOLA (Posted February 2, 2009) Information
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT (Posted August 28, 2008) Information
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS REGISTRAR (Posted June, 2009)
The Longy School of Music seeks candidates for a Community Programs Registrar. The Community Programs Registrar will manage all registration functions pertaining to Longy’s Community Programs, assist with various operational duties and work closely with other members of the Community Programs staff. S/he will be expected to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to work on Saturdays is required of this position.
Responsibilities Include:
Process all registrations and payments. This includes taking phone-in, walk-in and mail-in registrations and payments, completing data entry and proper distribution of registration confirmations, enrollment verification, payment receipts
Collaborate with Director of Community Programs to ensure efficient placement of students
Manage wait-list for classes as needed, and ensure distribution of re-registration information to Community Programs student population
Maintain current enrollment information for private studios and classes. Provide enrollment information and reports to the Director of Community Programs and to faculty
Act as liaison between office of Institutional Advancement and Community Programs
This includes maintaining files for the Community Programs’ financial aid program, payment plans, and scholarships, as well as maintaining the Community Program’s information in Institutional Advancement Office database
Working to develop connection between scholarship donors, recipients, and prospects.
Assist in scheduling auditions and performance evaluations for Community Program
Assist Director of Community Programs in scheduling interviews, and meetings
Manage Saturday and summer-term room scheduling
Provide general administrative support as needed (filing, preparing mailings, phone calls, etc.)
Maintain prompt and effective communication with parents and faculty answering phone calls and responding to emails in a timely fashion
Qualifications
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Excellent communication and customer-service skills
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Willingness to work independently, and collaboratively as part of a team
Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, and the ability to learn new programs
Must be available to work on Saturdays
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree and previous work experience required
Background in music desirable
To Apply
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, résumé, and the names and phone numbers of three references to Miriam Eckelhoefer; Longy School of Music; One Follen Street, Cambridge, MA 02138; or by email to miriam.eckelhoefer@longy.edu. Screening of applications begins immediately.
About Longy
The Longy School of Music is a conservatory and community music school founded in 1915 and located near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The School has an outstanding faculty of approximately 150 teachers providing instruction in the School’s three core programs: Conservatory (students pursuing diplomas and degrees), Continuing Studies (approximately 300 adult avocational students), and Preparatory Studies (approximately 800 students 12-months to 18-years old). Longy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information, visit Longy on the web at www.longy.edu.
The Longy School of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or age.
LATIN MUSIC ENSEMBLE INSTRUCTOR (Posted April 2, 2009)
The Longy School of Music seeks a Latin music ensemble instructor with an established performing career to coach ensembles in the school’s Conservatory (undergraduate and graduate programs), and possibly to coach advanced non-degree students (Community Programs: Preparatory and Continuing Studies). Date of appointment: Fall 2009.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for this position will demonstrate outstanding accomplishment, regionally, nationally or internationally, as performers along with significant accomplishment and success in teaching and as recruiters. An advanced degree or demonstrated equivalent professional experience is required.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three references to Peter Cassino, Chair, Department of Modern American Music, Longy School of Music, One Follen Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIALS AT THIS TIME. Applications will be accepted until July 1, 2009 or until the position is filled.
ABOUT LONGY
Longy School of Music, founded in 1915, by renowned oboist Georges Longy, is a degree-granting Conservatory and school of Community Studies located in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The School serves more than 225 undergraduate and graduate students from 37 states and 21 countries, and nearly 1,000 children and adults from the Greater Boston area. For all students, Longy provides a distinguished faculty that promotes profound musical understanding and technical mastery, encourages growth of imagination, and fosters inquiry about the role of music and the musician in the larger world. Longy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information, visit Longy on the web at www.longy.edu.
The Longy School of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or age.
ARTIST-TEACHER OF JAZZ TROMBONE (Posted April 2, 2009)
The Longy School of Music seeks an artist-teacher of jazz trombone with an established performing career to develop a small but active studio in the school’s Conservatory (undergraduate and graduate programs), and possibly to teach advanced non-degree students (Community Programs: Preparatory and Continuing Studies). Date of appointment: Fall 2009.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for this position will demonstrate outstanding accomplishment, regionally, nationally or internationally, as performers along with significant accomplishment and success in teaching and as recruiters. An advanced degree or demonstrated equivalent professional experience is required.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three references to Peter Cassino, Chair, Department of Modern American Music, Longy School of Music, One Follen Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIALS AT THIS TIME. Applications will be accepted until July 1, 2009 or until the position is filled.
ABOUT LONGY
Longy School of Music, founded in 1915, by renowned oboist Georges Longy, is a degree-granting Conservatory and school of Community Studies located in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The School serves more than 225 undergraduate and graduate students from 37 states and 21 countries, and nearly 1,000 children and adults from the Greater Boston area. For all students, Longy provides a distinguished faculty that promotes profound musical understanding and technical mastery, encourages growth of imagination, and fosters inquiry about the role of music and the musician in the larger world. Longy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information, visit Longy on the web at www.longy.edu.
The Longy School of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or age.
ARTIST-TEACHER OF JAZZ TRUMPET (Posted April 2, 2009)
The Longy School of Music seeks an artist-teacher of jazz trumpet with an established performing career to develop a small but active studio in the school’s Conservatory (undergraduate and graduate programs), and possibly to teach advanced non-degree students (Community Programs: Preparatory and Continuing Studies). Date of appointment: Fall 2009.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for this position will demonstrate outstanding accomplishment, regionally, nationally or internationally, as performers along with significant accomplishment and success in teaching and as recruiters. An advanced degree or demonstrated equivalent professional experience is required.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three references to Peter Cassino, Chair, Department of Modern American Music, Longy School of Music, One Follen Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIALS AT THIS TIME. Applications will be accepted until July 1, 2009 or until the position is filled.
ABOUT LONGY
Longy School of Music, founded in 1915, by renowned oboist Georges Longy, is a degree-granting Conservatory and school of Community Studies located in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The School serves more than 225 undergraduate and graduate students from 37 states and 21 countries, and nearly 1,000 children and adults from the Greater Boston area. For all students, Longy provides a distinguished faculty that promotes profound musical understanding and technical mastery, encourages growth of imagination, and fosters inquiry about the role of music and the musician in the larger world. Longy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information, visit Longy on the web at www.longy.edu.
The Longy School of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or age.
ARTIST-TEACHER OF JAZZ VOICE (Posted April 2, 2009)
The Longy School of Music seeks an artist-teacher of jazz voice with an established performing career to develop a small but active studio in the school’s Conservatory (undergraduate and graduate programs), and possibly to teach advanced non-degree students (Community Programs: Preparatory and Continuing Studies). Date of appointment: Fall 2009.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for this position will demonstrate outstanding accomplishment, regionally, nationally or internationally, as performers along with significant accomplishment and success in teaching and as recruiters. An advanced degree or demonstrated equivalent professional experience is required.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three references to Peter Cassino, Chair, Department of Modern American Music, Longy School of Music, One Follen Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIALS AT THIS TIME. Applications will be accepted until July 1, 2009 or until the position is filled.
ABOUT LONGY
Longy School of Music, founded in 1915, by renowned oboist Georges Longy, is a degree-granting Conservatory and school of Community Studies located in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The School serves more than 225 undergraduate and graduate students from 37 states and 21 countries, and nearly 1,000 children and adults from the Greater Boston area. For all students, Longy provides a distinguished faculty that promotes profound musical understanding and technical mastery, encourages growth of imagination, and fosters inquiry about the role of music and the musician in the larger world. Longy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information, visit Longy on the web at www.longy.edu.
The Longy School of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or age.
ARTIST-TEACHER OF JAZZ FLUTE (Posted April 2, 2009)
The Longy School of Music seeks an artist-teacher of jazz flute with an established performing career to develop a small but active studio in the school’s Conservatory (undergraduate and graduate programs), and possibly to teach advanced non-degree students (Community Programs: Preparatory and Continuing Studies). Date of appointment: Fall 2009.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for this position will demonstrate outstanding accomplishment, regionally, nationally or internationally, as performers along with significant accomplishment and success in teaching and as recruiters. An advanced degree or demonstrated equivalent professional experience is required.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three references to Peter Cassino, Chair, Department of Modern American Music, Longy School of Music, One Follen Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIALS AT THIS TIME. Applications will be accepted until July 1, 2009 or until the position is filled.
ABOUT LONGY
Longy School of Music, founded in 1915, by renowned oboist Georges Longy, is a degree-granting Conservatory and school of Community Studies located in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The School serves more than 225 undergraduate and graduate students from 37 states and 21 countries, and nearly 1,000 children and adults from the Greater Boston area. For all students, Longy provides a distinguished faculty that promotes profound musical understanding and technical mastery, encourages growth of imagination, and fosters inquiry about the role of music and the musician in the larger world. Longy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information, visit Longy on the web at www.longy.edu.
The Longy School of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or age.
ARTIST-TEACHER OF CLASSICAL PERCUSSION (Posted April 2, 2009)
The Longy School of Music seeks an artist-teacher of classical percussion with an established performing career to develop a small but active studio in the school’s Conservatory (undergraduate and graduate programs), and possibly to teach advanced non-degree students (Community Programs: Preparatory and Continuing Studies). Date of appointment: Fall 2009.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for this position will demonstrate outstanding accomplishment, regionally, nationally or internationally, as performers along with significant accomplishment and success in teaching and as recruiters. An advanced degree or demonstrated equivalent professional experience is required.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three references to Peter Cassino, Chair, Department of Modern American Music, Longy School of Music, One Follen Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIALS AT THIS TIME. Applications will be accepted until July 1, 2009 or until the position is filled.
ABOUT LONGY
Longy School of Music, founded in 1915, by renowned oboist Georges Longy, is a degree-granting Conservatory and school of Community Studies located in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The School serves more than 225 undergraduate and graduate students from 37 states and 21 countries, and nearly 1,000 children and adults from the Greater Boston area. For all students, Longy provides a distinguished faculty that promotes profound musical understanding and technical mastery, encourages growth of imagination, and fosters inquiry about the role of music and the musician in the larger world. Longy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information, visit Longy on the web at www.longy.edu.
The Longy School of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or age.
The Longy School of Music seeks an artist-teacher of viola with an established performing career to to develop a small but active studio in the school’s Conservatory (undergraduate and graduate programs), and possibly to teach advanced non-degree students (Community Programs: Preparatory and Continuing Studies). Date of appointment: Fall 2009.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for this position will demonstrate outstanding accomplishment, regionally, nationally or internationally, as performers along with significant accomplishment and success in teaching and as recruiters. An advanced degree or demonstrated equivalent professional experience is required.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Janet Packer, Chair, Conservatory Strings, Longy School of Music, One Follen Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIALS AT THIS TIME. Applications received by April 17, 2009 will receive full consideration.
ABOUT LONGY
Longy School of Music, founded in 1915, by renowned oboist Georges Longy, is a degree-granting Conservatory and school of Community Studies located in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The School serves more than 225 undergraduate and graduate students from 37 states and 21 countries, and nearly 1,000 children and adults from the Greater Boston area. For all students, Longy provides a distinguished faculty that promotes profound musical understanding and technical mastery, encourages growth of imagination, and fosters inquiry about the role of music and the musician in the larger world. Longy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information, visit Longy on the web at www.longy.edu.
The LongySchool of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or age.
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT (Posted August 28, 2008)
This full-time Senior Staff position at Longy School of Music will oversee the organization’s development strategies, systems and operations including annual fund solicitation, capital campaigns, cultivation events, major gift donations, corporate and foundation giving, board development and alumni relations. This position will ensure that the school’s fundraising model supports Longy’s mission and drives the advancement of the organization. This position will report directly to the president and will primarily be responsible for strategy, building relationships with major donors and managing the institutional advancement team.
Responsibilities include:
Creating and implementing a comprehensive and dynamic strategy for Longy’s Institutional Advancement
Supervising and managing the Institutional Advancement team of six professionals and support staff
Ensuring that fundraising efforts support the maintenance of a balanced budget and Longy’s growth
Building strong relationships with critical foundations, corporations and major donors
Outreaching locally and nationally to grow Longy’s donor pool
Collaborating with staff to capitalizing on Longy’s current events and creating new opportunities for donor and alumni cultivation
Strategically planning for Longy’s future
Collaborating with the business office on gift policy, reporting and campaign planning
Working closely with the Communications Department to best leverage Longy’s website, written communications, and media relations
Collaborating with senior staff, staff and faculty to connect Institutional Advancement and reflect the Longy’s current and future activities
Acting as the staff representative on the Board of Trustees’ Institutional Advancement Committee
Working closely with the Governance Committee to bring talented individuals onto the Board of Visitors and Board of Trustees
Overseeing the recruitment and growth of the Board of Visitors group
Qualification:
Longy is currently looking for someone with at least ten years of experience in a senior leadership position in development.
Additional Qualifications:
Longy is at a very exciting time right now and we are looking for a dynamic and talented individual who is excited to join the senior staff team and prepare the organization for its vibrant future. Someone who would be a great match for this position right now will possess the following attributes:
entrepreneurial spirit
creative thinking
strategic mindset
idealism balanced with pragmatism
superior organizational skills
a supportive management approach
perseverance
a sense of humor
someone who thrives in a team-oriented environment
Compensation
Longy offers a competitive salary plus a generous four weeks of vacation, discounts on instruction at the Longy School, enrollment in Longy’s group health plan, long-term disability and flexible spending account and qualified transportation programs.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Jaime Bard, Chief of Staff, at .
About Longy
Founded in 1915, Longy School of Music is a conservatory and school of preparatory and continuing education located near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The School has an outstanding faculty of 150 teachers providing instruction for approximately 1300 students in a vibrant, intimate and innovative academic setting. Longy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information, visit Longy on the web at www.longy.edu.
The Longy School of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or age.
