Director of Community engagement & Partnerships (Full-Time)

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​Castle of our Skins seeks a Director of Community Engagement & Partnerships to work closely with the Artistic Director, Executive Director, Digital Media Marketing Director and Board of Directors.

Specific duties include:
• Manage select, long-term projects with such partners as Boston Public Schools, public libraries, and community centers.
• Strategize and lead initiatives to steward and expand community partner relationships.
• Develop and oversee written communications to educational and programmatic partners.
• Assist in managing a roster of teaching artists.
• Assist in managing volunteers as needed.

Qualifications:
• 3-5 years of community building and/or civic engagement leadership experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A passion for working with youth and diverse communities.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills.
• Capable of developing and implementing strategic goals.
• Enjoys working both independently and collegially.
• Is able to adapt and exercise flexibility in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Is committed to intersectional racial equity and anti-racism.
• An interest in Black history, Black culture, music and/or the arts is a plus.

Terms and Remuneration:
This Director of Community Engagement & Partnerships is a full-time, 30 hour/week (hybrid) position earning approximately $45,000 annually, plus health, vision and dental benefits. This position has an anticipated start date of September/October 2023.

Location:
This position involves two, in-person work days in Nubian Square (Roxbury) with three-days of remote work. As the position engages community partners in the Greater Boston area, we are seeking candidates who live in, or close proximity to, Boston.

How to apply:
Email cover letter, resume, contact information (phone/email), and two professional references with “Director of Community Engagement & Partnerships – [Name]” in the subject header to Dr. Ciyadh Wells at ciyadh@castleskins.org.

Apply by date:
September 1, 2023 (applications accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled).

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About Castle of our Skins

​Our Mission
Castle of our Skins is a Black arts institution dedicated to fostering cultural curiosity and celebrating Black artistry through music. In classrooms, concert halls, and beyond, Castle of our Skins invites Black heritage and culture exploration, spotlighting both unsung and celebrated figures of past and present. 

Our Inspiration
The name Castle of our Skins comes from the celebrated poet Nikki Giovanni’s poem for nina. The poem beautifully captures the sense of adoration and celebration for the very fabric that makes us who we are: our skin. 

Our Work
Celebrating Black Artistry: ​Challenging inequities with cultural representation.  Castle of our Skins is deeply aware of the lack of equity in composer representation on concert stages and the omission of important stories and figures in Black history. It is this lack of equity that we seek to change.

Fostering Cultural Curiosity: Showcasing the beauty found within a richly diverse culture. ​Through carefully designed educational workshops and creative concert programs, we aim to highlight the achievements of Black artists and historical figures. 
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Thought-Provoking Concerts: ​Combining music, history, spoken word and other arts. Our intergenerational and interdisciplinary concerts range in themes from Black love, African American quilting, and Black Feminism to freedom, civil rights, visual arts and Black excellence.
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Interactive Education: Reaching audiences of all ages with music and storytelling. ​Through workshops, residencies, masterclasses, lectures, panel discussions and educational concert programs, we work to illustrate the breadth and depth of Black culture. 

Our Vision 
Black people and our arts, culture, and history are universally centered and celebrated across cultures and continents.