Employment and auditions
Open positions
Jacksonville Symphony Assistant Conductor
The Jacksonville Symphony seeks a talented and dynamic Assistant Conductor for the 2025/26 season. The Assistant Conductor joins an artistic leadership team that includes Music Director Courtney Lewis and Assistant Conductor/Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra Music Director Nathaniel Efthimiou. The position offers a two-year contract with option for a third-year extension.
Application Process:
To apply for this position, please submit the following by email no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on March 19, 2025 to Tony Nickle, Vice President & Artistic Administrator, at AssistantConductor@jaxsymphony.org with “Assistant Conductor” in subject line:
- Resumé
- Cover letter describing your specific qualifications and experience
- Links to at least three conducting videos available online demonstrating contrasting styles and clearly showing the conductor from the orchestra’s perspective. If videos are stored on password-protected channels or sites, please provide login information.
- Letters of recommendation welcome but not required.
No phone calls, please.
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus Manager
The Jacksonville Symphony seeks a talented and detail-oriented Symphony Chorus Manager beginning with the 2025/26 season. The Chorus Manager joins an ensemble led by Symphony Chorus Director Donald McCullough. The position offers a one-year contract renewable annually.
Application Process:
Please submit cover letter, resumé and contact information for three professional references to via email no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on March 21, 2025 to Tony Nickle, Vice President & Artistic Administrator at tnickle@jaxsymphony.org. Enter “Chorus Manager” in subject line. No phone calls, please.
Director of Major Gifts (Full Time)
The Jacksonville Symphony Advancement Department raises funds through donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, the public sector and special events to support artistic and educational programming and general operating expenses. The Director of Major Gifts will be responsible for increasing major gifts from both individual donors and corporate sponsors, on a local, regional and national level. The Major Gifts Officer will work to increase support by cultivating and stewarding effective relationships by maintaining an active fundraising schedule that includes strategic visits, and ongoing cultivation and solicitation. They will maintain a portfolio of current and potential donors, with six-figure plus capacity, excluding board and honorary board members. The Director will also prepare proposals, grants, sponsorship agreements, make solicitations and complete all necessary follow-up to secure support. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, data-driven portfolio management and the demonstrated ability to meet fundraising goals. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, well-organized and possess a sales mentality. Knowledge of customer relationship databases and appreciation for music is a plus.
Application Process: The Jacksonville Symphony has partnered with Aspen Leadership Group in the search for a Director of Major Gifts. You may view the position prospectus or submit an application via this link: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/4085.
