Career Center

Executive Summary Living Jazz seeks a values-driven, relational Executive Director to steward the organization into its next chapter. Founded in 1984 and rooted in Oakland, Living Jazz is a community-centered arts organization that transforms lives through the music, spirit, and culture of jazz. Living Jazz is an interconnected web of artists, students, educators, donors, and community members who understand jazz not only as an art form, but as a cultural practice grounded in belonging, access, and social change. Its programs span immersive camps, in-school education, and civic cultural events—including In the Name of Love