Open Positions

Director of Development

The Director of Development leads the organization's efforts to increase awareness, engagement, and financial support to ensure access to JazzED’s music education programs. We are looking for an experienced leader to collaborate with the Executive Director and Program Director and make a significant impact on the future of our organization. 

You will be responsible for sustaining and growing an engaged community of individual supporters through communications, events, and relationship management. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will be a key member of the organization’s leadership team comprised of the ED, Program Director, and Operations Director. This key leadership position is expected to provide mentorship through role modeling for staff and thought partnership for leaders, helping to ensure the organization’s success.

For the full job description, responsibilities, and qualifications, click here.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS  

  • Full-time, exempt position with a salary range between $85,000 - $100,000 

  • 100% of medical, vision, and dental premiums paid by employer 

  • Employer sponsored SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% employer matching contribution 

  • Generous time off: 15 days of paid vacation and 23 holidays that include one week in mid-June, one week between Christmas and New Years. 

  • 6 days sick leave 

  • Hybrid work schedule and flex time policy 

  • Employee ORCA Card Transit Pass  

TO APPLY  
Please submit a cover letter and a resume in a single digital file with your full name in the file name to info@seattlejazzed.org.  Please include your full name and “Director of Development” in the subject line of your application email. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We will review all applications submitted by June 22, 2026. No phone calls, please.  

We understand that women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups may not apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. If you're excited about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't align perfectly. Your unique perspective and skills are valued here.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 
Seattle JazzED provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

Jazz Educator Pool

Seattle JazzED is seeking experienced Jazz Educators to fill multiple openings for summer and school year all-ages jazz programs as lead teacher, co-teacher, and substitute instructors. Our music programs are for all-ages of youth. The candidates we seek fall into three categories of qualifications and experience: early music education, early instrumental music education, and advanced instrumental and ensemble education.

This is a ‘pool’ posting for upcoming vacancies in camps and classes. We’re looking for experienced educators with a passion for jazz and a desire to be a part of creating equitable and accessible jazz music education.

For the full job description and more details, click here.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$100/hr for teaching, $75/hr for co-teaching, $50/hr for admin/curriculum work paid every other week.

This is a part time non-exempt position. Expected hours are 2-3 teaching hours per week, primarily on Saturdays, with up to 14 administrative hours per 8- or 10-week quarter to support curriculum development.

Sick leave accrues 1 hour per 40 hours worked per Seattle’s Sick and Safe Time Ordinance.

TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and a resume in a single digital file with your full name in the file name to programs@seattlejazzed.org. Please include your full name and “Teaching Pool Application” in the subject line of your application email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.

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Equal Opportunity Employer 

Seattle JazzED provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.