POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Vice President of Artistic Planning works with Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto to develop and enhance the artistic profile of the North Carolina Symphony and leads the cross-institutional program planning team to achieve artistic, audience development, and revenue goals. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

ARTISTIC PLANNING

• Responsible for the multi-year planning of Classical, Pops, Young Peoples, and Education programs that fulfill the mission of the Symphony.
• Build on existing strong relationships with artist managers to engage guest artists and negotiate fees and expenses.
• Cultivate relationships with guest artists and conductors.
• Identify diverse array of artists and keep abreast of existing and emerging artistic talents and repertoire.
• Work closely with the Vice President of Orchestra Operations and CEO to ensure processes, communication, and artistic quality are consistent across all programs and series.

ARTIST COORDINATION

• Supervises Artistic Coordinator.
• Communicate artistic plans to Marketing and Development departments, collaborate on and review printed and online content and provide artistic support for special events.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• In partnership with Vice President of Orchestra Operations and Director of Orchestra Personnel, responsible for establishing the long-range and weekly schedules for the Orchestra.
• Prepare annual budget and quarterly projections for all appropriate departmental budgets.
• Complete and submit visa petitions for Music Director and guest artists as needed.
• Support the creation of NCS digital programming.

OTHER

• Serve in rotation of Artistic Operations staff duty at rehearsal and concert activities including evenings and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

OTHER CONISDERATIONS: 

• Applicants must be authorized to legally work in the U.S. and independently maintain such authorization. The NCS is unable to sponsor or to assume sponsorship of an employment Visa.
• Because driving between worksites and to various locations may be a central function of the position, administrative staff must maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.

The North Carolina Symphony values diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Individuals are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement. We expect that the ideal candidate will exhibit many of the listed requirements, skills, and competencies. We also consider a combination of experience, proficiency, and transferrable skills when considering a position submission.

TO APPLY:

Please email your cover letter, résumé, and three references to:
Donnie Tippett, Vice President of Orchestra Operations
dtippett@ncsymphony.org

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education or training in orchestral music. Performance experience is a plus.
• Five years progressive artistic planning experience.
• Thorough knowledge of orchestral and chamber music repertoire.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Highly organized with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.

About North Carolina Symphony

Founded in 1932, the North Carolina Symphony (NCS) is a vital and honored component of North Carolina’s cultural life. Each year, more than 300 concerts, education programs, and community engagement offerings reach adults and schoolchildren in all 100 North Carolina counties—in communities large and small, and in concert halls, auditoriums, gymnasiums, restaurants, clubs, and outdoor settings. The Symphony’s full-time professional musicians perform under the artistic leadership of Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto. The NCS is proud to expand access to audiences around the globe through concerts and educational offerings available through the digital space. NCS is an equal opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment including hiring, promotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, selection for training, and recruitment. All considerations are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. Employment decisions, subject to the legitimate business requirements of NCS, are based solely on the individual’s qualificat...ions, merit, experience, and performance. NCS is proud to be a partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support. NCS’s state headquarters venue is the spectacular Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh. The Symphony’s service across the state includes series in Chapel Hill, Wilmington, New Bern, Southern Pines, and Fayetteville, as well as the Summerfest series at its summer home, the outdoor Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. NCS brings some of the world’s greatest talents to North Carolina and embraces home-state artists from classical musicians to bluegrass bands, creating live music experiences distinctive to North Carolina. NCS is dedicated to giving voice to new art and has presented more than 50 U.S. or world premieres in its history. Committed to engaging students of all ages across North Carolina, NCS leads one of the most extensive education programs of any symphony orchestra in the country—serving over 100,000 students each year. In alignment with the curriculum set by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the Symphony provides training and resources for teachers, sends small ensembles into classrooms, and presents full-orchestra in-person and online Education Concerts that bring the fundamentals of music to life. Music Discovery for preschoolers combines music with storytelling, and at the middle and high school levels, students have opportunities to work directly with NCS artists and perform for NCS audiences. The first state-supported symphony in the country, NCS performs under the auspices of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, D. Reid Wilson, Secretary. To learn more, visit ncsymphony.org.

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