Careers & Auditions

Job Openings

Director of Development – Posted 3/14/12

Requirements
The successful candidate will be able to handle multiple tasks and priorities, be extremely effective with public and customer relations, comfortable with soliciting funds, with an outgoing personality. The candidate will have a Bachelors Degree or higher with a minimum of three to five years experience in fundraising; a solid command of Microsoft Office Suite; advanced computer skills; good supervisory skills; and be a team player.

Job Description
This is an executive level position reporting to the Executive Director, but also working closely with staff, Board committees, and Board members. Click here to read the full job description.

How to Apply
Electronic applications preferred, no phone calls. Please submit a resume and cover letter describing interest in the position and qualifications to Diane Calvert at dcalvertsymphony@gmail.com

If by mail or personal delivery:

Santa Barbara Symphony
Attention Diane Calvert
1330 State Street, Suite 102
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Director of Marketing & Audience Development – Posted 3/8/12

Requirements
The successful candidate will be able to handle multiple tasks, be flexible with priorities, be customer-service oriented, with attention to detail and a pleasant attitude. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in marketing or communications, with a minimum of three years experience in arts marketing or related field; an understanding of new and innovative trends in marketing; a solid command of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced computer skills, and marketing strategies; good supervisory and human relations skills; and be a team player.

Job description
This is an executive level position, reporting to the Executive Director, but also working closely with staff, board committees, and board members. Click here to read full job description.

How to Apply
Electronic applications preferred, no phone calls. Please submit a resume and cover letter describing interest in the position and qualifications to Diane Calvert at dcalvertsymphony@gmail.com

If by mail or personal delivery:

Santa Barbara Symphony
Attention Diane Calvert
1330 State Street, Suite 102
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Auditions

Section Violin (four positions) – Monday, May 14, 2012
Principal Viola – Tuesday, May 15, 2012

How to Apply
Please email a 1-page resume to Personnel Manager Ryan Sweeney at ryan@thesymphony.org

Repertoire
Principal Viola
Section Violin

Application Deadlines
Section Violin: Monday, April 2, 2012
Principal Viola: Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Additional Information
Employment will begin as soon as the winner’s availability and the Santa Barbara Symphony schedule allow.

In the event that an existing contract musician is appointed, the Audition Committee has the option of offering the vacated position to another qualified applicant following the provisions as outlined in the Santa Barbara Symphony Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Contact Information
Ryan Sweeney
Personnel Manager
ryan@thesymphony.org

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An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Santa Barbara Symphony Association to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, age or Vietnam Veteran status.