Orchestra Personnel & Logistics Lead

Stagetime Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kennedy Center invites applications for an Orchestra Personnel Manager to support the Director of Orchestra Personnel in NSO rehearsals, auditions, policy communication, and musician inquiries. This position ensures smooth operations across the NSO’s performances and services at the Kennedy Center.

Ideal candidates bring experience in orchestra personnel or production, strong organization, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel, Outlook, and OPAS. Local relocation is required in the DMV area.

Qualifications

• Degree in Music or Arts Administration with emphasis on performing arts.
• Minimum two years in an orchestra personnel department, or three years in orchestra production.
• Thorough familiarity with orchestral repertoire and professional musicians.
• Excellent organizational skills; proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook and OPAS.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to listen and respond quickly to musicians’ concerns.
• Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area; relocation assistance not provided.

Responsibilities

• Manages string rotation with NSO rotation captains and seating charts.
• Assists OPM at NSO services and covers services when needed.
• Posts call sheets, seating charts, and important information on musicians’ portal.
• Coordinates audition information, receives resumes, and mails repertoire to candidates.
• Manages and edits NSO Sub/Extras Handbook and provides parking vouchers.
• Assists all NSO departments in coordinating ensembles for events.
• Manages instrument insurance and related payments.
• Responds to Kennedy Center management and staff professionally; adheres to policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Orchestra experience

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

OPAS software

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Education

Music degree

Arts Administration degree

Tools

OPAS software

MS Office

Job description

The Kennedy Center invites applications for an Orchestra Personnel Manager to support the Director of Orchestra Personnel in NSO rehearsals, auditions, policy communication, and musician inquiries. This position ensures smooth operations across the NSO’s performances and services at the Kennedy Center.

Ideal candidates bring experience in orchestra personnel or production, strong organization, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel, Outlook, and OPAS. Local relocation is required in the DMV area.