Orchestra Personnel Coordinator

The Personnel Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Director of Orchestra Personnel on day-to-day orchestra operations. This is not a remote work position. In consultation with the Director of Orchestra Personnel, this position coordinates and manages orchestra and audition logistics. The Personnel Coordinator is part of the Artistic Operations team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Distribute weekly and monthly orchestra schedules. Disseminate information regarding rehearsals, locations, and instrumentation for Symphony performances via bulletin boards, emails, and online musicians’ site.
• Hire substitute and extra musicians as directed by Director of Orchestra Personnel.
• In Director of Orchestra Personnel’s absence, manage orchestra rehearsals and concerts including timekeeping and proper working conditions for musicians, and addressing with discretion any personnel issues that arise all while within the guidelines of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Coordinate auditions: maintain candidate database and files, generate candidate audition packets and mailings, manage communication with candidates, scheduling of audition times, and assist Director of Orchestra Personnel in the execution of auditions according to the Master Contract.
• Work concert duty as assigned on a weekly basis, including nights and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Fluent in Microsoft Office
• High organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure
• Excellent time management skills
• Valid driver’s license required
• Available to work evenings and weekends when needed

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

• This is a full-time salaried position based in the Triangle region of North Carolina. The salary is $45,000. The benefits package includes health insurance through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, long-term disability coverage, life insurance, an employee assistance program and voluntary vision and dental insurance. Enrollees in our optional 403(b) retirement plan receive an employer match and our Health Savings Account offering provides a bi-annual employer contribution.
• Because driving between worksites and to various locations may be a central function of the position, administrative staff must maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
• Applicants must be authorized to legally work in the United States.
  
  

TO APPLY:

Please email your cover letter, résumé, and three references. Application materials can be sent to:

Hsing-I Ho, Director of Orchestra Personnel
humanresources@ncsymphony.org

No phone calls please.

Application Deadline: October 31, 2026