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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES and AUDITIONS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Employment Opportunities
Position title
Development Intern
Organization
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Website
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Posted
Nov. 16, 2009
Deadline
[until filled]
Contact
Jill Desmond, Campaign Director, hr@mso.org
Description
This internship will include projects related to research, communications, donor relations and other aspects of fundraising.
Send application
Jill Desmond, hr@mso.org


Position title
Marketing Assistant
Organization
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Website
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Posted
Nov. 16, 2009
Deadline
[until filled]
Contact
Sarah Hogan, hr@mso.org
Description
coordinate all administrative functions, manage clerical and research duties, organize department and committee meetings, track and maintain marketing expense budgets, and manage marketing department production schedules.
Send application
Sarah Hogan, hr@mso.org


Position title
Public Relations Intern
Organization
San Francisco Symphony
Website
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Posted
Nov. 16, 2009
Deadline
[until filled]
Contact
[see website]
Description
Performing clerical and online community maintenance duties, providing assistance with special projects and events etc.
Send application
[see website]


Position title
Marketing Assistant
Organization
LA Philharmonic
Website
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Posted
Nov. 16, 2009
Deadline
[until filled]
Contact
[see website]
Description
Provides effective administrative and organizational support to the VP of Marketing & Communications, and assists with general marketing functions as needed by other Marketing department managers.
Send application
[see website]


Position title
Media Services Assistant
Organization
San Francisco Symphony
Website
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Posted
Sept.18, 2009
Deadline
[until filled]
Contact
jobs@sfsymphony.org
Description
Provides extensive support in the development of all conventional materials; responsible for creation of ancillary material as directed (see website for detail).
Send application
San Francisco Symphony Human Resources Department Davies Symphony Hall San Francisco, CA 94102 Job Code: MSC (email preferred)


Position title
Marketing Assistant (Part-time)
Organization
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Website
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Posted
Sept. 9, 2009
Deadline
[until filled]
Contact
[see website]
Description
Track marketing expenses with purchase orders and check requests to vendors; assist in the box office with phone calls and ticketing; manage the telemarketing database and mailing projects.
Send application
861 Glenrock Road, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502


Position title
Project Manager of Volunteer Council
Organization
Development Division, San Francisco Symphony
Website
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Posted
Sept. 9, 2009
Deadline
[until filled]
Contact
jobs@sfsymphony.org
Description
Managing major fundraising events and volunteer projects; Develop project budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors, and meet financial objectives of projects. Five years of special event planning with volunteers required especially in managing large scale galas and golf fundraising events. Experience with budget preparation and financial statements. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
Send application
San Francisco Symphony Human Resources Department, Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA 94102, Job Code: PMVC


Position title
Director of Marketing, Director of Development [2 positions]
Organization
Charleston Symphony Orchestra
Website
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Posted
Aug. 11, 2009
Deadline
[until filled]
Contact
exdir@charlestonsymphony.com
Description
Develop initiatives for audience development and campaigns to boost single/group ticket sales. Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of marketing experience required, master's preferred.
Send application
Marketing Director Search, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, 145 King Street Suite 311, Charleston, SC 29401


Position title
Internships
Organization
Opera Carolina
Website
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Posted
Aug. 11, 2009
Deadline
[until filled]
Contact
james@operacarolina.org
Description
Internships in Finance, Marketing & Communications and Arts Administration. Finance: Assist with data entry into accounting software system, the budgeting process and cash flow planning. Marketing: Aid individual production marketing, planning and marketing department events including the annual spring Golf Tournament. Arts Admin: A more holistic participation in the organization's individual departments of Production, Marketing, Development, Education and Administration. The Fall term is September-December 2009; Winter/Spring from January-May 2010.
Send application
James Meena, General Director & Principal Conductor, Opera Carolina, 345 N. College Street, Suite 409, Charlotte, NC 28202


Position title
Archives Intern
Organization
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Website
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Posted
May 27, 2009
Deadline
[until filled]
Contact
hr@cso.org
Description
Assist with reference and research services in organizing, processing and cataloguing of archival materials. For students pursuing a degree in music, library science or arts management.
Send application
Cover letter and resume to Internship Programs Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604


Position title
Production Internships
Organization
Seattle Opera
Website
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Posted
May 12, 2009
Deadline
[not specified]
Contact
Paula Podemski paula.podemski@seattleopera.org
Description
Internships in stage management, administration, hair and makeup, music library and costume. There is no pay. Positions are open year-round.
Send application
[apply online]


Position title
Development Director
Organization
Spokane Symphony
Website
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Posted
Apr. 14, 2009
Deadline
[until filled]
Contact
veronicachristensen
@spokanesymphony.org

Description
Manage staff and volunteers in planning and executing sponsorship, capital, endowment and fundraising events. Oversee grant programs with government agencies and private foundations. Five years of professional fundraising experience (annual and capital giving) required.
Send application
Cover letter, resume and three references to Veronica Christensen, HR Manager, Spokane Symphony, PO Box 365, Spokane, WA 99210


Position title
Orchestra/Applied Strings (Temporary full-time position)
Organization
Saint Rose College
Website
Click here
Posted
Mar. 16, 2009
Deadline
[until filled]
Contact
[see website]
Description
Direct the college symphony orchestra, teach in an applied area (either violin/viola or cello/bass), string methods, chamber music and assist in the core curriculum: music theory and/or ear training/solfege. For 2009-2010 academic year. Doctorate in Music, Conducting or Performance preferred, ABD considered.
Send application
[apply online]


Position title
Artistic Coordinator
Organization
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Website
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Posted
Nov. 26, 2008
Deadline
[until filled]
Contact
[see website]
Description
Manage guest artist visits (travel, lodging, hospitality, itineraries) and correspond with artist managers. Maintain guest artist database, archive recordings. Bachelor’s degree required with knowledge of artists and repertoire.
Send application
Cover letter, salary history and resume to acassano@rpo.org


Position title
Development Coordinator
Organization
Seattle Opera
Website
Click here
Posted
Oct. 29, 2008
Deadline
[until filled]
Contact
[see website]
Description
Coordinate all Board meetings and assigned committee activities, maintain database files, update materials and assist with filing reports and related materials primarily related to Board activities and the Campaign. Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of work in a non-profit or customer service-related field required.
Send application
jobs@seattleopera.org


Position title
SFS Media Administrative Assistant
Organization
San Francisco Symphony
Website
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Posted
Oct. 1, 2008
Deadline
[until filled]
Contact
[see website]
Description
Organizes administrative and clerical work for SFS Media, including media storage repository, shipping and warehouse, budget reports. 2-5 years experience as an administrative assistant.
Send application
Email cover letter/resume to jobs@sfsymphony.org


Position title
Teaching Artist
Organization
San Francisco Opera Education Department
Website
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Posted
Oct. 1, 2008
Deadline
[until filled]
Contact
[see website]
Description
Plans and implements school-based program content in collaboration with school teachers (public and private). Knowledge of SFUSD Arts Master Plan, Bay Area arts-in-education community. Bachelor’s required.
Send application
Email cover letter/resume to employment@sfopera.com


Position title
Major Gifts Officer
Organization
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Website
Click here
Posted
Sept. 17, 2008
Deadline
[until filled]
Contact
[see website]
Description
Responsible for the direct cultivation and solicitation of Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pops, and Tanglewood patrons capable of making gifts and/or planned gifts starting at the $50,000 level. Collaborate with the principal, major, planned giving and stewardship teams to develop strategies and to ensure that the orchestra’s endowment, capital, and special project funding priorities are met. Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of four years development experience, including major and planned giving with a proven track record of closing commitments of $25,000 or more.
Send application
jobs@bso.org




Auditions and Other Opportunities
San Diego Symphony
Position: Section Violin (2 positions)
Application deadline: 30 days before audition
Audition date(s): Dec. 13-14, 2009
Application info:
Weblink: [Click here]
Posted: Nov. 16, 2009

Florida Orchestra
Position: Substitute musicians for all instruments
Application deadline: before audition
Audition date(s): Dec. 5, 2009
Application info:
Weblink: [Click here]
Posted: Nov. 16, 2009

Delaware Symphony Orchestra
Position: Concert Master & Principal Bassoon
Application deadline: Dec. 1, 2009
Audition date(s): Jan. 11, 2010
Application info:
Weblink: [Click here]
Posted: Nov. 16, 2009

Santa Barbara Symphony
Position: Principal Keyboard, Tuba and Viola
Application deadline: Dec. 1, 2009
Audition date(s): Jan. 19, 2010 (Keyboard and Tuba); Feb. 16, 2010 (Viola)
Application info:
Weblink: [Click here]
Posted: Nov. 16, 2009

Metropolitan Opera
Position: Chorus
Application deadline: Nov. 23, 2009
Audition date(s): Dec. 9-17, 2009
Application info:
Weblink: [Click here]
Posted: July 6, 2009

Society of Singers
Position: Grants for Professional Singers
Application deadline: Ongoing
Audition date(s): [See website]
Application info: Provides confidential assistance to professional singers who are experiencing financial hardship due to an emergency or other circumstances. Contact: Jerry Sharell, President and CEO, 866-767-7671, sos@singers.org
Weblink: www.singers.org/html/singersassistance.htm
Posted: June 28, 2006