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About the Conservatory

The Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM) is a non-profit, nationally accredited community music school established in 1983 that offers comprehensive music education to all ages, from infants to seniors. With an enrollment of over 1100 students, it features a highly accomplished faculty providing one-to-one instrumental and vocal instruction, chamber music, jazz, world music, music theory and history, composition, adult and youth ensembles and early childhood classes.

Director of Marketing and Communications

The Director of Marketing and Communications is responsible for positioning the Conservatory in the public sphere by developing and implementing marketing and communications strategies and plans that effectively advance PCM’s profile, reputation, and visibility within the San Gabriel Valley community. This is an essential role at PCM: the Director is a strategic leader who is mission driven, focused on both priorities and outcomes, while building the strong internal and external relationships essential for the team’s success. The Director reports to the Conservatory’s Executive Director while working closely with the Director of Development and other members of the senior leadership, as well as members of the faculty and board. The position is also responsible for internal communications, managing an additional marketing team member, and coordinating with external contractors.

The position is full-time – 40 hours per week – with the possibility of combining remote work with in-office attendance. Generous paid time off, health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits offered along with the ability to participate in a 403b retirement plan. Salary commensurate with experience, $85,000 – $97,500. Interested candidates should include a letter of interest as well as resume.

Key Responsibilities

Communicate the profile and identity of PCM to effectively

  • Attract and retain students
  • Attract and maintain financial support
  • Strengthen internal constituencies’ understanding of the school
  • Position PCM positively in the San Gabriel Valley community
  • Maintain brand consistency across all platforms
  • Act as a spokesperson for PCM

Develop and disseminate print and electronic marketing collateral via

  • Website
  • Social Media Channels (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook)
  • E-communications
  • Annual Reports
  • Brochures, flyers, press releases
  • Internal messaging

Develop and implement annual plans for

  • Calendar of publications and events
  • Working with faculty, department chairs and coordinators to effectively communicate their programs
  • Assessment of marketing plan and budget
  • Advertising (print, digital, signage, collateral)
  • Monitoring analytics (KPIs) to measure impact and optimize communication strategies
  • Leveraging the knowledge and networks of the marketing committee

Board Relations

  • Marketing Committee
  • Risk Management Committee

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in marketing or communications, non-profit environments preferred
  • Proficient with Word, Excel, design/layout software, social media platforms, video editing and analytics tools
  • Keen knowledge of AP style
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong storytelling ability, creative thinking, and visual communication skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to meet demanding deadlines
  • Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and successfully
  • Strong commitment to teamwork, with a ready ability to work well with colleagues and volunteers
  • Strong track record of high performance and a commitment to excellence in quality
  • Passion for music, music education, and community development

How to Apply
Interested applicants may submit their resume and cover letter to: music@pasadenaconservatory.org. No telephone inquiries, please.

 

 

Posting Date: April 1, 2026
Compensation: $18.47 an hour

Description

The Community Engagement and Communications Intern will support community initiatives and events while gaining hands-on experience in marketing, fundraising, and event planning. Additionally, the intern will play a key role in alumni engagement efforts, helping to build and maintain connections with PCM’s growing alumni network. This position will work approximately 30 hours per week and is an in-person internship from June through September, offering a unique opportunity to connect students, families, and the broader community through music.

Qualifications

The Community Engagement and Communications Intern should have strong writing skills and should be comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Applicants should also be comfortable creating digital content; some knowledge of graphic design is a plus. The ideal candidate has a passion for the performing arts, with an interest in music education a plus. Intern should be self-motivated and comfortable working individually and in a team environment. They will work well in highly collaborative settings. Administrative experience with corporate email and computer skills is preferred. Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, Google Suite, AirTable, Zoom and other virtual formats; familiarity with Photoshop and InDesign is a plus.

Eligibility

As this position is part of the LA County Arts Commission’s Arts Internship program, the position will be open to currently enrolled undergraduate (2 or 4-year) college students who reside or attend college in Los Angeles County. Recent graduates may apply as long as they have completed their degree between May 1 – December 1, 2026.

Students who are invited to participate in the program will be asked to provide verification of eligibility via college transcripts, driver’s license, and other documents to show enrollment status and/or LA County residence.

Additional information about eligibility:

  • Students who have already earned a BA, BS, or a higher degree are not eligible for the Los Angeles County Arts Internship Program.
  • Students who have previously participated in the program (even with another organization) are not eligible to participate a second time.
  • Students must possess the legal right to work in the United States.

About the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM)

The Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM) is a nationally-recognized and accredited, nonprofit, independent community music school whose mission is to provide opportunities to learn, perform, and enjoy music to students of all ages and backgrounds so that they may discover joy, excellence, and community through music.   As a community music school, we believe that music is a fundamental aspect of the human experience – it is one of the most powerful ways we understand ourselves and connect with one another. We believe that access to music – learning, performing, and enjoying – should be broad and inclusive with a wide variety of classical, folk and global traditions represented. Together with our students, families, audiences, faculty, staff, and supporters, we’re building a school and community where people feel they belong, and where music will thrive for generations.

How to Apply

Interested applicants may submit their resume and cover letter to: admin@pasadenaconservatory.org, with “Community Engagement and Communications Intern – [applicant name]” in the subject.