Employment

Seattle Symphony employs a talented and dedicated administrative staff.

We only accept applications for open positions as listed below.

Annual Fund Advocates
Engineer 1
Programming Manager
Vice President of Education and Community Partnerships


Annual Fund Advocates

Position Overview: Is a fun and flexible, part-time job music to your ears? We're looking for passionate and articulate music and arts lovers to be part of our team! Join our Tele-fundraising firm, DCM, in launching Seattle Symphony’s 2011-2012 Annual Fund Campaign. Work 16-24 hrs/wk in a fun, supportive atmosphere! Benaroya Hall location. Days, Evenings and Weekends.

Reports to: DCM Campaign Manager

Supervises: N/A

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Solicit donations via our Tele-fundraising program
  • Act as a frontline interface with Symphony donors and prospects

Qualifications:

  • Experience in Tele-fundraising or sales a plus
  • Exceptional customer service skills, anticipate donors needs and exhibit professionalism
  • The ability to articulate the Symphony’s needs and mission clearly and concisely
  • Ability to work within a team framework is imperative
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, both weekdays and weekends
  • Sense of humor is valuable

Apply to: Kristina Park, kpark@dcmtm.com

Position: Free tickets to performances. Paid training. Part-time hours for students or those looking for additional income. Convenient Downtown location in Benaroya Hall.




Engineer 1

Position Overview: The Building Engineer 1 must have a minimum of two years experience as Building Engineer or equivalent industry training. The Building Engineer 1 is responsible to perform the day-to-day maintenance of the property. Responsibilities include reporting on the performance of the contracted work vendors working on the property as directed by the Lead Engineer/Facilities Director in accordance with established performance levels. In addition, the Building Engineer responds to daily maintenance requests from the building tenants and reports to their supervisor the nature and status of the requests. The Building Engineer is responsible to perform their duties in a safe, professional, and efficient manner according to established policies and procedures.

Reports to: Lead Engineer and/or Director of Facilities & Technical Services

Supervises: N/A

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Responsible to ensure the property is operating safely and efficiently and that all scheduled preventative maintenance functions and work orders are completed fully and in a timely manner.
  • Assists in supporting all Benaroya Hall and Seattle Symphony events and works closely with event managers and production people.
  • Responsible to respond quickly and professionally to all facilities requests. Maintain a professional, courteous attitude towards staff, patrons, vendors and all other Benaroya Hall occupants.
  • Understands the process of developing and implementing a preventative maintenance program in accordance with the operating budget.
  • Is capable of understanding applicable maintenance agreements and requests, obtain and analyze proposals for maintenance work and supplies.
  • Assist in coordinating and overseeing all property service contracts including, but not limited to, janitorial, security, landscape maintenance, elevators, mechanical, fire/life safety, plumbing, electrical and window and exterior cleaning.
  • Assist Engineer 2, Lead Engineer and Director of Facilities with special projects as may be directed.
  • Write accurate purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures and in accordance with the parameters set by the Facility Director.
  • Assist in the implementation of Fire, Life, Safety Programs established by BHMC in accordance with local and state codes.
  • Other related duties as assigned by the Lead Engineer or Director of Facilities & Technical Services.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2 years as a Building Engineer or equivalent industry related work.
  • Capable of basic HVAC knowledge.
  • Good plumbing, painting, carpentry, and electrical skills.
  • Excellent communication and customer services skills.
  • Ability to learn how to read and understand operating budgets.
  • Physical requirements include ability to lift 50 lbs. and work in high places.
  • Must be able to read and understand blueprints.
  • Certificates, licenses, registrations as required performing the duties outlined in this job description

Apply to: jobs@seattlesymphony.org fax to (206) 215-4701 No phone calls please. A satisfactory outcome from criminal background verification is required prior to hire.

Position: Full - Time.




Programming Manager

Position Overview: This exempt, full-time position is responsible for procuring artists that BHMC can present in the Taper Auditorium and Recital Hall. In addition, this position is responsible for managing all aspects of the presenting series including but not limited to the marketing, sponsorship and budgeting.

Physical Requirements

The functions of this position are performed primarily in an office environment. Must be able to operate a personal computer, copy machine, and other office related equipment. Regular activities include frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending.
May require occasional pulling, lifting and climbing stairs. Requires close visual acuity for viewing a computer screen and reading, preparing, entering and analyzing data. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate clearly while handling staff inquiries, telephone calls and customer requests. Requires repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and fingers for typing at a standard keyboard. Requires regular pinching, picking up and holding pencils and other desk tools. The ability to lift 30 pounds as needed.

A satisfactory outcome from criminal background verification is required prior to hire.

Reports to: Director of Benaroya Hall

Supervises: All contractors that support this business model

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Budget – Create a budget for each event including estimated ticket sales, ticket prices, artist fees, hospitality expenses, marketing expenses, technical equipment, rental expenses and labor.
  • Artist Selection and Event Management – Contact artists’ agents to learn of artists’ fees and obtain production rider. • Review and verify all information on the contract and rider • Alter both to fit our performance space and budget • Issue an addendum with BHMC’s contract specifics • Renegotiate points as needed • Arrange for hotels, transportation, food and technical needs for each artist per the rider specifications.
  • Marketing, PR & Sponsorships – Manage and produce as need be, all marketing materials related to the promotion of Benaroya Hall’s presenting series. This includes, but is not limited to: • Press releases • Print marketing • Radio spots • Web-based marketing • Secure sponsorship and in-kind donations
  • Manage – Direct graphic designer and artists’ aides as necessary

Qualifications:

  • Strong negotiating skills required
  • Venue and/or special event production experience recommended
  • Supervisory experience recommended
  • Good communication and computer skills necessary
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at one time and prioritize
  • Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
  • Technical experience in sound, staging, lighting recommended
  • Willingness to take on more tasks as time allows

Apply to: jobs@seattlesymphony.org or fax to (206) 215-4701 - No phone calls please

Position: Full - Time




Vice President of Education and Community Partnerships

Position Overview: Background
The Seattle Symphony is the largest performing arts organization in the Pacific Northwest, and a major cultural and social asset of the region. Founded in 1903, the Orchestra is recognized for its superb artistic quality, award-winning recordings, and broad-based community engagement. With an annual budget of $24m, 150 full-time employees, more than 200 volunteers, a Board of Directors of over 50, and more than 200 performances annually, the SSO is a powerful presence among Seattle’s non-profit community and among America’s orchestras.

The Symphony benefits from being based in Benaroya Hall, one of the most acoustically acclaimed performance venues in the United States. Concurrent with the opening of the hall in 1998 the Seattle Symphony inaugurated Soundbridge, a musical discovery center where people of all ages can explore the world of symphony music through exhibits, classes, and interactive music presentations. A major upgrade of Soundbridge, incorporating state-of-the art interactive digital exhibits, is currently in the planning stage. The Symphony’s education programs bring classical music to nearly 100,000 people of all ages each year, including students at more than 200 schools in the Pacific Northwest. The Symphony recently launched two ground-breaking new programs – Family Connections, and Community Connections – which provide no-cost opportunities for young people and community members who would otherwise not have access to experience live symphonic music.

The Seattle Symphony has recently entered an exciting period of transformation, with the arrival of the dynamic young French conductor Ludovic Morlot as music director in September 2011. With a career that encompasses many of the world’s great orchestras, Ludovic Morlot is already proving himself to be a visionary leader, with a deep personal commitment to education and community access, engagement and enrichment. The Seattle Symphony was also joined this year by a new Executive Director, Simon Woods, who brings more than 25 years of experience in the classical music industry and a strong commitment to organizational growth and increasing the public value and presence of the organization.

Opportunity
The Seattle Symphony seeks a Vice President of Education and Community Partnerships to lead a new era in educational and community engagement for the organization. The position reports to the Executive Director. Compensation commensurate with experience. The Seattle Symphony offers a competitive benefits package.


Position Overview
This position is a unique opportunity to join a newly-invigorated organization in a pivotal moment in its history, and lead the development of a new generation of programs for young people and the community.

A member of Seattle Symphony’s Senior Management Team, the Vice President of Education and Community Partnerships provides overall leadership, management and implementation of all programs for young people and communities and will be a catalyst for the development of new and creative programs in this area of the Symphony’s work.

Reports to: Executive Director

Supervises: School Programs Manager & Arts Education Advocacy, Soundbridge Manager

Primary Responsibilities:

  • In conjunction with Executive Director, Music Director, and Board of Directors, develop visionary and far-reaching multi-year strategy for the Seattle Symphony’s programs for young people and communities, with the emphasis on creating maximum impact, diversity, reach, and public value;
  • Re-evaluate, revise as appropriate, and implement all existing strategies and programs in support of SSO’s mission, strategic plan and business plan;
  • In consultation with the Music Director, Vice President of Artistic Planning, and Vice-President and General Manager, develop all programmatic content and supporting materials for Family, Schools and Community Concerts;
  • Lead the next phase of development of Soundbridge, including the utilization of emerging technologies, and integration with other Symphony programs;
  • Establish and cultivate relationships with leaders in the educational community, area institutions and other organizations, using collaboration as a key engagement tool;
  • Act as spokesperson for all SSO education and outreach initiatives;
  • Supervise Manager of Schools Programs and Education Advocacy, Soundbridge Manager, Soundbridge Staff, consultants, volunteers, teachers and other contract staff involved with delivery of programs;
  • Collaborate with marketing, public relations, and development teams for education and community activities, and assist with fundraising efforts and grants management as required;
  • Oversee departmental finances, including budgets for Education, Community and Soundbridge cost centers;
  • Play a strategic leadership role in the management of the Symphony as a member of the Senior Management Team.

Qualifications:

  • The successful candidate will have a minimum of ten years’ experience in the cultural or educational sector, a deep appreciation of symphonic music, a diverse knowledge of and interest in non-classical musics, substantial experience working with schools, and a commitment to developing the Seattle Symphony’s position as a vital community asset
  • The candidate will be a natural team player, a persuasive communicator, and have the flexibility to work empathetically with a wide variety of people from different social backgrounds. She/he will be a strong creative and strategic thinker, with a propensity for action, who is able to gather others around them in a common vision of success.
  • She/he must be highly organized and demonstrate the ability to supervise and motivate a team. Excellent public speaking, networking and writing skills required. The candidate will have a proven record of developing successful large-scale creative initiatives that incorporate inspired ideas and innovative solutions.
  • Extensive knowledge of music and experience in education and curriculum development required. Advanced degree in music, music education or education preferred.

Apply to: Apply to: jobs@seattlesymphony.org or fax to (206) 215-4701 No phone calls please

Position: Full-Time; Exempt




Seattle Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer.