Job & Audition Opportunities
at Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Open Auditions
African American Fellowship
(1 Year)
Live Audition: March 4, 2024 (Recorded Submissions accepted by February 29, 2024)
Application Deadline: February 5, 2024
Administrative Opportunities
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
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra seeks an experienced, results-oriented CFO with a passion for the community and the arts. The CFO reports to and serves as a trusted advisor to the President & CEO, is a member of the Executive Team, and helps to provide sound financial guidance and reporting to the Board and Senior Management. The CFO is responsible for creating and streamlining processes and systems to provide accurate, reliable, and timely financial reports used for strategic and operational decision-making.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Dr. Andrea Warren, President & CEO at awarren@virginiasymphony.org
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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.