| The Kansas City Symphony seeks an Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager to join the operations team in the planning and execution of orchestral activities. As Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager, you will work closely with talented musicians and staff in a high-paced, efficient environment at one of Kansas City’s leading cultural institutions and one of America’s major orchestras. POSITION SUMMARY: In collaboration with the Director of Orchestra Personnel, the Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager is responsible for supporting the everyday activities and schedule for the musicians of the Kansas City Symphony. The Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager and Director of Orchestra Personnel of the Kansas City Symphony act in a human resources capacity for orchestra personnel and are liaisons between musicians, the music director, and management. The personnel managers build and maintain trust among orchestra musicians and administrative staff, monitor schedules, maintain attendance and payroll records, coordinate auditions, and serve as a resource and counsel for musicians. The personnel managers interact with the music director, conductors, guest artists, senior management, operations, and musician union representatives. COMPENSATION: Annual salary of $45,000 or more, commensurate with experience. The Kansas City Symphony offers a very rich suite of benefits including a PPO health insurance plan with dental and vision benefits, along with a 403(b) plan with employer match, disability insurance, and maternity benefits. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Presenting more than 140 performances annually, the Kansas City Symphony offers great performances for greater audiences to transform hearts, minds, and communities through the power of symphonic music. Our uncompromising performance standard has advanced us as a locally, nationally, and internationally recognized orchestra with solid financial resources and a culture that stimulates effective relationships between board, staff and musicians. If you are interested in joining an organization that is not only fanatical about symphonic music but also about the transformational effect that this living art form can have on people’s lives, we invite you to apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to jwhite@kcsymphony.org. REPORTS TO: Director of Orchestra Personnel |
