Employment and auditions

Open positions

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Costume Production Assistant, First Coast Nutcracker

The Jacksonville Symphony seeks a Costume Production Assistant for the First Coast Nutcracker. Reporting to the Director, First Coast Nutcracker, this role is a key member of the production team and plays an important part in bringing this beloved annual tradition to life.

To apply for this position, submit the following by email to the attention of: Alison Bolton, Vice President & General Manager, at HR@jaxsymphony.org with “Costume Production Assistant, Nutcracker” in subject line. Application deadline is April 30, 2026. No phone calls, please.

  • Résumé
  • Cover letter describing your specific qualifications and experience
  • Three references
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Vice President/General Manager

The Vice President/General Manager (GM) is a member of the senior leadership team and has overall responsibility for the management of orchestra operations including: creation of annual orchestra handbook, concert production, budgeting for annual musician costs (core and extras) and annual stagehand costs, touring, audio & video recordings, and labor relations (AF of M & IATSE). This position also schedules all rehearsals, manages the relationship with the Center for the Performing Arts/Jacoby Hall/Moran Theatre. Manages and schedules all ensemble performances, manages electronic media projects, supervises the annual production of “The Nutcracker” and manages the lease for the Center for the Performing Arts. Serve as primary staff liaison to Orchestra Committee.

Application Process:To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to Steven Libman, President/CEO at hr@jaxsymphony.org with “General Manager” in subject line. No phone calls please.

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Auditions

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Section Violin

Internships

The Jacksonville Symphony offers unpaid internships to college students. Internships may be available in Artistic Operations, Development, Education & Community Engagement, Marketing and Public Relations. To some degree, we are able to tailor an internship to suit the student's needs and skill set.
For more information about internships, please contact hr@jaxsymphony.org.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The audition committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidates not meeting the highest artistic standards. The winning candidate will be required to present proof of his/her legal eligibility to work in the United States. If the position is won by a member of the Jacksonville Symphony, runner(s)-up may be offered the resulting opening.