Employment Opportunities

Open Positions

Director of Corporate Giving

Full-time Exempt
The Jacksonville Symphony Advancement Department raises funds through donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, the public sector, and special events to support artistic and educational programming and general operating expenses. The Director of Corporate Giving is primarily responsible for securing business support and sponsorships from the greater Jacksonville community through the development of a comprehensive strategy that focuses on securing new and renewed funding. The Director will also prepare proposals, sponsorship agreements, make solicitations and complete all necessary follow-up to secure support. In addition, the Director will ensure that sponsorship commitments are fulfilled, and that all corporate donors are recognized and stewarded. The successful candidate will have demonstrated fundraising or sales experience, the ability to quickly establish relationships in Northeast Florida, excellent communication skills, as well as an outgoing and professional manner that well represents the Symphony in the community.  

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To apply for this position, please submit in PDF format a resume and cover letter of introduction outlining your specific experience and qualifications to Bryan de Boer, VP/Chief Advancement Officer at HR@jaxsymphony.org. No phone calls, please.

Orchestra Personnel Manager

Full-time Exempt
The Orchestra Personnel Manager is responsible for the human resource management of orchestra personnel, including overseeing application of the Master Agreement, preparing payroll, scheduling contract musicians, hiring substitute and extra musicians, coordinating auditions, addressing musician personnel issues and serving as liaison between musicians and the Music Director, guest artists and administrative staff. This position serves as an integral member of the Artistic Operations staff, contributing to the creation of exceptional symphonic music presentations and patron experiences.  

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To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@jaxsymphony.org with “Orchestra Personnel Manager” in the subject field. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Auditions

Interested in auditioning? View open auditions below.
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Internships

The Jacksonville Symphony offers unpaid internships to college students. Internships may be available in Artistic Operations, Development, Education & Community Engagement, Marketing and Public Relations. To some degree, we are able to tailor an internship to suit the student's needs and skill set.
For more information about internships, please contact hr@jaxsymphony.org.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The audition committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidates not meeting the highest artistic standards. The winning candidate will be required to present proof of his/her legal eligibility to work in the United States. If the position is won by a member of the Jacksonville Symphony, runner(s)-up may be offered the resulting opening.