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Give Today!The Oregon Symphony presents Studio 125, a new digital destination for music
ExploreEnjoy Symphony Storytime, a fun and unique series from the Oregon Symphony designed for pre-K through elementary aged children.
Watch nowThe 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.
Employment to begin in September 2023
Section base compensation for the 2022-2023, 40-week season:
$60,856.00 (rate of pay listed is based 2022-2023 scale, and 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 February 28, 2023.
Directions to First United Methodist Church
Please direct further correspondence or questions to auditions@orsymphony.org.
No phone inquiries, please.
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The official pitch of the Oregon Symphony is A=440 Hz.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Oregon Symphony Association has partnered with Aspen Leadership Group in the search for a President and Chief Executive Officer. You may view the position prospectus or submit an application here.
SUMMARY: The Director of Marketing acts as the Marketing Department’s second-in-charge, closely collaborating with key members of Marketing, Creative Services, Ticket Office, and Telesales staff to ensure the overall coordination and execution of marketing, sales, and promotional strategies for all revenue-generating concerts by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 QUALIFICATIONS::
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. This position is currently following a weekly hybrid work model (working remotely and in-office).
If you are interested in the position, please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@orsymphony.org. No phone inquiries, please.
Position is open until filled.
The Oregon Symphony is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of the organization. We seek to develop a diverse candidate pool and welcome nominations and applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or national origin.
SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of Development (ADOD) is responsible for developing the donor pipeline by managing a portfolio valued at approximately $500K annually and comprised of 250 current donors and acquisition prospects. The ADOD serves as a primary interface within the region, building strong relationships within their portfolio. The ADOD will focus on soliciting annual gifts with additional asks for special projects (such as gala, opening night, broadcasts, education, and concert sponsorships, etc).
The ADOD will accomplish annual goals through face-to-face meetings with prospects, phone and email communication, written appeals, and organizational events. The ADOD will additionally be responsible for identification of new prospects, conducting prospect research, portfolio forecasting, maintenance of donor/prospect contact information in the Tessitura database, and stewardship of donors.
Position requires the flexibility to attend all scheduled events, work evenings and weekends as needed during concert season (approximately 3-5 nights per month), as well as traveling regionally for donor visits.
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.
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 essential functions of the 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 handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to use computer monitor and to read standard print documents.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is currently operating in a hybrid on-site / remote capacity, though may require full-time in office work in the future, Attendance at events is required. The employee is required to provide internet access when working remotely.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts such as computer printers. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SUMMARY: The Front of House Manager oversees the front of house operations of Oregon Symphony events at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and other locations (e.g. Smith Auditorium in Salem), ensuring efficiency while providing the highest level of customer service, addressing customers’ questions/complaints, and striving to create goodwill for the entire organization by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned):
Hours:
Schedule varies in conjunction with the concert schedule. Up to 29.75 hours per week. Ability to work nights and weekends during concert season, occasionally on short notice.
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:. Appreciation for live symphonic music a plus. Sense of humor.
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 position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus in order to use computer monitor and to read materials.
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 position, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The Oregon Symphony is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of the organization. We seek to develop a diverse candidate pool and welcome nominations and applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or national origin.
If you are interested in applying to a posted administrative job opening, please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@orsymphony.org. No phone inquiries, please. All submissions will be held in confidence.