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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.
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SUMMARY: The Assistant Stage Manager is responsible for supporting the Stage Manager in the day-to-day physical operation of the Oregon Symphony and presentations by the Oregon Symphony Association including staging, set-ups and strikes; the moving, acquisition, storage and maintenance of Orchestra equipment, whether owned or rented; and management of the stage for all services, including the calling of all performances; Coordinates equipment and monitors hall conditions to meet the needs of the OSA, the orchestra, conductor, and soloists during services; under the supervision of the Stage Manager helps in creating and implementing procedures for timely and effective implementation of performance-related requirements; Responsible for the preparation and appearance of the stage for OSA performances; Assists in the planning and execution of projects and special events as determined by the Stage Manager and the Director of Operations by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Is present at all orchestra services and presentations, as scheduled by the Stage Manager. The Assistant Stage Manager may at times be scheduled in place of the Stage Manager with the approval of the Director of Operations. Assists the Stage Manager to oversee logistics necessary for rehearsals and performances, pre-concert lectures, auditions and related events.
2. Assists the Stage Manager to supervise, implement, and coordinate the set-up of the Orchestra according to the daily schedule, Collective Bargaining Agreement requirements, and needs of the OSA, conductor, orchestra and artists. Manages necessary set changes in collaboration with the Stage Manager, Concert Manager, Orchestra Personnel Manager, Conductors, Guest Artists, sound and light technicians, stagehands and musicians.
3. Ensures the 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, Stage Manager, Concert Manager and Orchestra Personnel Manager.
4. Accommodates the needs of orchestra personnel, conductors, and guest artists in a timely and cordial fashion. Assists musicians with individual stage, equipment, and lighting and sound needs as appropriate at all services.
5. Will at times supervises the activities of stagehands and of the sound and light technicians in place of the Stage Manager. At these times, supervises IATSE stagehands during services and ensures that all calls are conducted in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between PCPA and IATSE. Serves as working member of the crew.
6. Assists the Stage Manager and the Concert Manager, manages off-site situations that may arise during a service related to the instruments, stage set-up, hall or guest artists.
7. Assists the Stage Manager to purchases, store, maintain, inventory, and transport orchestra equipment. Rents necessary instruments and equipment as authorized by the event producer.
8. 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.
9. In coordination with, or in the absence of, the Stage Manager insures that the concert stage set-up is visually attractive and physically correct. Directs stage operations for those performances, calling the sequence of each performance, insuring that concerts start on time and run smoothly.
10. 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.
11. Drives, travels with, or precedes the Orchestra equipment truck to all services in and out of town, as scheduled.
12. Works closely with the Stage Manager and Concert Manager to ensure safe, efficient, cost-effective and smooth operations.
13. When acting in place of the Stage Manager, checks with the assigned Concert Manager before concerts and before leaving the concert location at the close of any performance.
14. Attends staff production meetings, as scheduled. Serves as a member of the Artistic Operations Team of the OSA.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by the Stage Manager and the Director of Operations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Assists the Stage Manager to directly supervise deck hands. Carries out some supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work.
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.
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.
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.