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The Oregon Symphony looks to employ talented, driven, and forward-thinking people to help bring the power of music to hundreds of thousands in and around the Portland community. We welcome anyone with these assets and passions to consider joining our dedicated and innovative team.
The official pitch of the Oregon Symphony is A=440 Hz.
Audition to be held September 24–26, 2018
Base compensation for the 2018/19, 38-week season: Section: $54,559.30 (Includes EMG and instrument maintenance/insurance allowance)
Benefits include: fully paid medical/dental insurance, LTD, AFM pension plan, and paid parking
Mail $100 refundable deposit check with one-page resume to:
Leah Ilem, Orchestra Personnel Manager
Auditions: Oregon Symphony
921 SW Washington, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97205
Applications must be received no later than August 10, 2018.
Further correspondence by email. No phone inquiries, please.
Audition Repertoire (PDF)
Audition to be held November 26–28, 2018
Base compensation for the 2018/19, 38-week season: Section: $54,559.30 (Includes EMG and instrument maintenance/insurance allowance)
Benefits include: fully paid medical/dental insurance, LTD, AFM pension plan, and paid parking
Mail $100 refundable deposit check with one-page resume to:
Leah Ilem, Orchestra Personnel Manager
Auditions: Oregon Symphony
921 SW Washington, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97205
Applications must be received no later than October 10, 2018.
Further correspondence by email. No phone inquiries, please.
Audition Repertoire (PDF)
The Senior Director of Major Gifts reports to the Vice President for Development and joins a vibrant, collaborative development team. The Senior Director will supervise some staff, and carries a portfolio of significant donor prospects with a robust annual goal.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Senior Director of Major Gifts provides oversight for the major gifts program and steps toward creation of a planned giving program. The Senior Director will supervise at least one position.
The ideal candidate will have 5-plus years of experience in development with demonstrated success in cultivating and closing major gifts, metrics and moves management, and interaction with boards and committees. Working familiarity with planned giving programs and strategies will be a plus.
The Senior Director will step into this key position at an exciting time. In FY18, we set a new record with $8.9 million in contributed revenue, up 6% year-over-year, meeting an aggressive goal. Our annual gala has set records for four consecutive years, with gross proceeds exceeding $1 million in both 2017 and 2018. The Board leads by example, sustaining a level of significant investment that has been an integral element of our success.
SUMMARY
The Senior Director of Major Gifts provides leadership for the major gifts program ($4M-$5M), and steps toward creation of a planned giving program. Position focuses on two areas of responsibility:
Position requires the flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed during concert season.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and names of 3 references to careers@orsymphony.org. No phone inquiries, please. Position is open until filled.
The Annual Fund Director is a new leadership position within the development department. The position will be one of three direct reports to the Vice President for Development. The Director will supervise some staff, with oversight for the pipeline for individual giving and the business operations of the department.
The Annual Fund Director Candidate will have 3-plus years of experience in annual fund work with experience in database management, segmentation, MOVES management, and donor communication. Our candidate is looking for an opportunity to gain experience in supervision, goal-setting and focusing their detail-oriented skills on a systems approach to development.
The successful candidate will step into this newly upgraded position at an exciting time. In FY17, we set a new record with $8.4 million in contributed revenue, up more than 9% year-over-year, and 2% above an aggressive goal. Our annual gala has set records for four consecutive years, with gross proceeds exceeding $1 million in both 2017 and 2018. The Board leads by example, sustaining a level of significant investment that has been an integral element of our success.
SUMMARY: The Annual Fund Director is responsible for oversight of annual fund, events, and operations of the Development program. Position focuses on two primary areas of responsibility:
1. Combined annual portfolio valued at $1M+:
2. Oversight for the business operation of the Development program:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All inquiries should be directed to Nonprofit Professionals Now (503-274-1977). Application deadline: August 19, 2018.
SUMMARY The Audience Development Manager oversees subscription campaigns as well as the solicitation and analysis of patron data and develops and executes strategies, programs, and events designed to deepen relationships with ticket buyers for longer-lasting engagement marked by additional ticket purchases and philanthropic contributions by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
1. Identifies and defines existing patron segments in database based on type of purchases, frequency of purchases, event attendance, and overall contributions to the organization.
2. In conjunction with the VP of Marketing and Strategic Engagement, design, and digital teams, develops creative concept and copy, executes, and monitors campaigns for all season packages and subscription efforts, and oversees the coordination of target lists for acquisition campaigns with the Teleservices Manager.
3. Increases earned revenue by developing and executing programs for target database segments. These plans would include, but are not be limited to, patron loyalty programs to increase subscriber retention; upgrade programs through which patron purchasing commitment would become larger; step-up programs to move single ticket buyers into larger package purchases; and stewardship programs to continually move patrons along the continuum from first-time buyer to brand ambassador.
4. In conjunction with VP of Marketing and Strategic Engagement, develops and tests strategies to connect with emerging audiences – students, new movers, young professionals, etc.
5. Enhances the bond between patrons and the organization by developing behind-the-scenes experiences as well as subscriber events and special giveaways. Works with support of Patron Communications Manager to execute these strategies.
6. Leads market research to help the organization meet its strategic goals through increased ticket and contributed revenue.
7. Establishes research methods, such as survey, opinion poll, or questionnaire, and designs means for collecting data for projects. Develops and assists in conducting surveys and focus groups to analyze customer purchasing patterns, preferences, and the organization’s image and marketing effectiveness.
8. Researches market conditions and conducts feasibility studies to determine market demand for existing and new products or services. Analyzes new and current data to develop new product offerings and research methods.
9. Maintains market intelligence in order to examine, analyze, and compile statistical data. Gathers, analyzes, and compares competitor single ticket, subscription package pricing, and benefits structure to that of organization.
10. Prepares ongoing patron migration reports as well as weekly subscription sales reports. Monitors subscription activity daily during renewal promotion season. Summarizes findings and makes recommendations for action plans as needed.
11. Manages expenses, and provides invoice reconciliation: codes and manages marketing invoices, and reconciles with accounting department.
12. Attends Symphony concerts and events.
13. Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a blend of analytic and intuitive thinking, combined with the ability to view the world from patrons’ point of view. Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in a variety of media.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Team player. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@orsymphony.org. No phone inquiries, please. Position is open until filled.
SUMMARY: The Stage Manager is a key member of the Oregon Symphony’s operations team responsible for the smooth-running onstage operations for all of the Symphony’s rehearsals, concerts and presentations. The Stage Manager is responsible for all stage equipment, set-ups and strikes and monitors hall conditions to meet the needs of the orchestra, conductor, and soloists while working to ensure that concerts are executed at the highest caliber. They develop procedures and effective implementation of performance-related requirements and are responsible for the preparation and professional appearance of the stage for all Oregon Symphony performances.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Oversees all logistics and equipment necessary for orchestra rehearsals and performances, pre-concert lectures, auditions, presentations, ensemble runouts and related events. Is present at most if not all orchestra services and presentations.
2. Supervises, implements and coordinates the set-up of the Orchestra according to the daily schedule, Collective Bargaining Agreement requirements, and needs of the conductor, orchestra and artists. Manages necessary set changes requiring frequent communication and collaboration with the Concert Managers, Orchestra Manager and Orchestra Personnel Manager, Conductors, Guest Artists, sound and light technicians, stagehands and musicians.
3. Ensures safety and comfort of the performers and audience (as related to stage activity). Coordinates and monitors hall safety and environmental functions with the on-site engineer in all venues. Reports all hall problems and resolutions to the appropriate venue personnel, production manager and Orchestra Manager.
4. Accommodates the needs of orchestra personnel, conductors, and guest artists in a timely, professional and cordial fashion as appropriate. Assists musicians with individual stage, equipment, and lighting and sound needs as appropriate at all services.
5. Via the orchestra schedule and program instrumentation sheet, assesses the number of crew necessary for services and set changes, and makes the request directly to the IATSE business manager. Communicates schedule needs to the Technical Service Department of P’5 for the heads of the hall. Coordinates stagehand calls for runouts and tours with the IATSE business manager and presenter. Verifies that stagehand settlements are accurate.
6. Prepares and submits neat, accurate and on-time bi-weekly payroll information and other required new hire paperwork (W-4, Work dues authorization, I-9 forms) for extra stagehands.
7. Supervises the activities of stagehands and of the sound and light technicians. Supervises IATSE stagehands during services and ensures that all calls are conducted in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between OSA and IATSE. Serves as working member of the crew.
8. Schedules door security personnel with the P’5 Technical Services Department and appropriate personnel in other venues.
9. In collaboration with the production manager, manages off-site situations that may arise during a service related to the instruments, stage set-up, hall or guest artists.
10. Purchases, stores, maintains, inventories, and transports orchestra equipment. Rents necessary instruments and equipment as authorized by the event producer.
11. Rents necessary vehicles for instrument and/or equipment transport and transports rental equipment as needed. Drives the truck as needed. Accompanies tour producer on pre-tour site visits, as needed.
12. Insures that the concert stage set-up is visually attractive, clean and physically correct. Directs stage operations for all performances, calling the sequence of each performance, insuring that concerts start on-time and run smoothly.
13. Arrives at the service site in order to ensure that the stage is set and ready to receive musicians no later than forty-five minutes prior to the scheduled start of the service. Arrives in time to insure the smooth, on time start of pre-concert talks and performances.
14. Assists the production manager and the Director of Operations with the development of production budgets.
15. Makes recommendations on the upgrading of orchestra equipment and the acquisition of new equipment. Makes minor repairs, as needed.
16. Attends staff production meetings, as scheduled. Serves as a member of the Operations Team of the OSA.
17. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly supervises deck hands and the Assistant Stage Manager. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include selecting, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Travel required when orchestra is on tour.
REPRESENTATIONS: This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by IATSE Local 28.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Acute safety consciousness and alert, quick reactions necessary to handle unexpected and potentially hazardous situations; ability to work effectively and diplomatically with diverse personalities, including orchestra musicians, ability to direct stage personnel with authority, efficiency and professionalism, represents the OSA with the highest standards of professionalism at all times, including the secure handling of equipment; good communication and excellent organizational skills; positive, confident manner; sense of humor.
COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and safely move orchestra and stage equipment; finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@orsymphony.org. No phone inquiries, please. Position is open until filled.
Part Time – Hourly, Represented (IATSE Local 28)
The Oregon Symphony Association utilizes four lead crew members throughout the performance season. The role of these individuals is to support the Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, and the Concert Managers in planning and executing rehearsals, performances, auditions, and other community or internal events where it pertains to stage work; specifically in regards to the setting and striking of staging, and transporting and setting instruments and related orchestral equipment. These events happen at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, as well as Willamette University in Salem, Baumann Auditorium in Newberg, and various other venues including primary, secondary schools and other community venues. Having experience and strengths in at least one of the following areas are essential for this position - stage lighting, audio reinforcement, and orchestral percussion equipment.
SUMMARY: The Lead Stage Employee provides technical and logistical support for theatrical events and presentations. Duties include, but are not limited to: moving, installing, operating and disassembling scenery, props, lighting, sound and video equipment, as well as handling and applying costumes and wigs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Installation and operation of production elements
2. Construction, placing and hanging of scenery and curtains
3. Rigging of theaters
4. Operating and maintaining all paraphernalia of theaters
5. Repairing and operating stage scenery, curtains, properties
6. Repairing and operating public address systems, intercom and In-house video monitoring apparatus
7. Repairing and operating lighting systems, projection systems, etc.
8. Maintaining; cleaning; drying; pressing; sorting; handling; distributing; hanging; unpacking; repacking; repairing costume items
9. The general supervision of all items of costumes, wardrobe and costume/wardrobe accessories
10. Assisting in the dressing of and making changes for all performers, and in creating hairstyles, styling and dressing, hair and Wigs
11. Other duties incidental to or necessary for the performance of the foregoing
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REPRESENTATIONS: This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by IATSE Local 28.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Acute safety consciousness and alert, quick reactions necessary to handle unexpected and potentially hazardous situations; ability to work effectively and diplomatically with diverse personalities, including orchestra musicians, efficiency and professionalism, represents the OSA with the highest standards of professionalism at all times, including the secure handling of equipment; good communication and excellent organizational skills; positive, confident manner; sense of humor.
COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, individually or as part of a team, to successfully perform the essential functions of this Job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For the purposes of this job description, “seldom” shall mean less than 5% of work shift, “occasionally” shall mean 6-33% of the work shift, 'frequently' shall mean 34–66% of work shift, and “continuously” shall mean 67–100% of work shift.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and safely move orchestra and stage equipment; finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@orsymphony.org. No phone inquiries, please. Position is open until filled.
Oregon Symphony Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.