Job & Audition Opportunities
at Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Open Auditions
Section Cello
(Per-Service, Tenure Track)
Live Audition: February 20, 2024
Application Deadline: February 6, 2024
Trumpet 3
(Per-Service, Tenure Track)
Live Audition: February 20, 2024
Application Deadline: February 6, 2024
African American Fellowship
(1 Year)
Live Audition: March 4, 2024 (Recorded Submissions accepted by February 29, 2024)
Application Deadline: February 5, 2024
Section Violin
(Tenure Track)
Live Audition: March 6 & 7, 2024
Application Deadline: February 21, 2024
Principal Flute
(Tenure Track)
Live Audition: May 30 & 31, 2024
Application Deadline: May 16, 2024
Assistant Concertmaster
(Tenure Track)
Live Audition: May 31 & June1, 2024
Application Deadline: May 17, 2024
Administrative Opportunities
Accounting Manager
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is seeking a full-time Accountant Manager who reports directly to the Director of Finance. Primary responsibilities include payroll, benefit administration, accounts payable, daily deposit reconciliation and recording of month-end journal entries. The ideal candidate is a highly organized individual with a positive attitude, who combines their knowledge and love of accounting with a desire for helpful and regular interaction with our employees.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Dr. Andrea F. Warren, President & CEO at awarren@virginiasymphony.org.
Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant reports to and provides administrative and project support to the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. This position also works closely with the Executive and Senior teams, the Virginia Symphony Board of Directors, and the Virginia Symphony Foundation Board. Additionally, the Administrative Assistant may serve as the President & CEO’s liaison to various internal and external constituencies and works in support of the VSO’s wide initiatives.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Dr. Andrea F. Warren, President & CEO at awarren@virginiasymphony.org.
Revenue Operations Manager
The VSO is looking for a creative and data driven individual to serve as its Revenue Operations Manager. We invite all mission-oriented candidates with a passion for the performing arts to apply.
The model candidate is a highly motivated team player who is committed to maintaining a superior level of customer service at all times. They must be detail oriented, customer focused and results driven. This individual will work closely with the VSO’s Development and Marketing Departments alike to provide seamless reporting and data analysis to further the mission and vision of the organization.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Shannon Kelly, Vice President of Development at skelly@virginiasymphony.org.
Patron Services Associate
The Patron Services Associate is a part-time position, supporting the functions of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Box Office by providing customer service support in subscriptions and single ticket sales in the office as well as at the multiple concert venues in which the orchestra performs. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, well organized, personable, and comfortable working with and analyzing data. Excellent customer service skills and ability to make decisions quickly based on defined policies and procedures will be expected. Knowledge of Tessitura database and appreciation for symphonic music is a plus.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Anya Simmons, Patron Services Manager at asimmons@virginiasymphony.org
Come back soon to check out new administrative opportunities with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra!
Internship Opportunities
Education Intern
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra is seeking students who are pursuing a degree in Education or the Performing Arts with a career orientation or personal interest in arts administration and education.
This internship opportunity offers hands-on experience in a variety of areas related to music education, performing arts, and arts administration. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and be able to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Helen Martell, at hmartell@virginiasymphony.org .
Operations Internship
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra seeks a highly motivated Operations Intern to provide support in the areas of operations, production, and artistic support.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Christy Havens, Vice President of Orchestra Activities – chavens@virginiasymphony.org (Please title email “Operations Intern”)
Volunteer Opportunities
For general volunteer inquiries, email Patrick O’Brien at pobrien@virginiasymphony.org
Virginia Symphony Society
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are music to our ears! The Virginia Symphony Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing diversity among our applicant pool, our musicians, our staff, our board of directors, and in our program offerings.