Jobs At The CSO

From The New York Times to BBC Music magazine, Cincinnati’s vibrant arts and culture scene is capturing the attention of the world.

Comprised of some of the world’s finest musicians, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra aims to fulfill its mission: to seek and share inspiration. The CSO is a cornerstone of the region's vibrant arts and culture scene, and has achieved international critical acclaim and an operating budget that consistently places it among America’s top ten orchestras.

Diversity and Inclusion in Action:
The CSO's commitment to inclusion is fundamental to who we are as an organization. Reflecting our community and the world around at every level—on stage, behind-the-scenes and in neighborhoods throughout the region—is essential to the CSO’s present and future and makes us a stronger ensemble and institution.

This commitment is reinforced through groundbreaking initiatives, including the CSO-CCM Diversity Fellowship and Nouveau Pre-Conservatory programs. These are part of an ongoing effort to help change the face of American orchestras by providing guidance, training and tools to musicians from underrepresented communities. We encourage and welcome underrepresented candidates to apply.

Open Staff Positions at the CSO

Company Description

The Cincinnati Pops, which also performs as the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, is under the direction of John Morris Russell and presents a diverse array of musical styles, encompassing the world-renowned “Cincinnati Sound.” The Pops was officially founded in 1977 by Erich Kunzel, and since 1980, the Pops has sold ten million recordings worldwide.

The Pops has performed in recent years with contemporary artists such as Rhiannon Giddens, Ben Folds, Idina Menzel, Boyz II Men, Kristin Chenoweth, Vanessa Williams, Audra McDonald, Ben Folds, Roseanne Cash, Bernadette Peters, and Smokey Robinson. These collaborations continue a tradition of working with legends including Aretha Franklin, John Williams, The Temptations, Ella Fitzgerald, Peter Frampton, Dave Brubeck, Mel Tormé, Henry Mancini, Rosemary Clooney, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Arturo Sandoval.

The Pops tours nationally and internationally, most recently in Shanghai and Taiwan for concerts in March 2017 and Florida for a week of performances in December 2014. The Pops traveled to Beijing as part of the Opening Festivities of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, and in 2005, the Pops completed a historic tour to China and Singapore performing in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The Cincinnati Pops was the first U.S. Pops orchestra to perform in China. They have also performed to enthusiastic audiences in Carnegie Hall, Washington D.C., and multiple tours in Japan.

An estimated 30 million people have viewed national telecasts of the Cincinnati Pops on PBS, and the Orchestra has more than 100 available recordings, 55 of which have appeared on the Billboard charts, a record unmatched by any other orchestra. The Pops’ Copland: Music of America won a Grammy in 1997, and four other Pops recordings have been nominated for Grammy Awards.

In 2012, the Pops released its first recording under John Morris Russell, Home for the Holidays, on the Orchestra’s own Fanfare Cincinnati label. Subsequent recordings Superheroes! and Carnival of the Animals reached #8 and #15, respectively, on the Billboard charts. The most recent Pops release, American Originals: 1918, celebrates and reimagines American music of the post-World War I era, and is a successor to the Pops’ 2015 release of American Originals, which received national attention for its reimagining of the Stephen Foster songbook. In the spring of 2016, the Pops unveiled American Soundscapes, an online video series that features Pops performances captured live. It has already reached nearly a million viewers around the world.

Position Summary:

The Director of Artistic Planning, Pops, is responsible for managing all aspects of artistic planning and programming for the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, collaborating with the Pops Conductor, President and Vice President & General Manager. The Director is a key collaborator in the ongoing stewardship and development of the CPO’s artistic profile nationally and internationally, especially in developing recording projects, tour programs and media events, and is responsible for initiating, developing and maintaining the Pops' relationships with major artists, arrangers and conductors. The Director may also be responsible for managing programming of other presentations of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

Artistic Profile of the Cincinnati Pops

In collaboration with the Pops Conductor, President and General Manager, formulates the CPO’s long-range artistic profile with the goal of presenting innovative orchestral programming featuring groundbreaking concepts and artistic partnerships.
Identifies, attracts and works with major guest artists and key conductors to foster long-term relationships with the Orchestra, including artist residencies.
Responsible for commissioning new arrangements, including fostering relationships with and identifying major arrangers.

Planning

Consult on the long-range schedule for the CPO with the General Manager, Director of Operations and Senior Management Team.
Plan CPO programming with Pops Conductor and guest conductors, along with involvement of Vice President of Marketing, General Manager and President, that advances a goal to develop and inspire a new audience for the 21st century.
Engage and contract all guest artists and conductors.
In consultation with Pops Conductor, identify and engage special performance groups such as choruses, dancers, bands, etc., including the hiring of directors and other creative personnel needed for staged productions.
Identify important new and/or young artists and arrangers.
Plan Lollipops programs, with Pops Conductor and guest conductors, along with involvement of Vice President of Marketing, General Manager and Director of Education & Community Engagement, as needed.

Management

Communicate internally the programming for all Pops programs, both locally and on tour, in a timely manner to maximize marketing and promotional opportunities.
Recognize and respond to evolving industry trends and help the Pops Conductor and senior management team to create popular orchestral entertainment at the forefront of the industry.
Along with General Manager and Director of Education & Community Engagement, plays a leading role in managing and planning collaborations with other institutions, and integrating these activities with the Pops' overall artistic profile.
Facilitate guest performer contract servicing, including rider mark-ups and distribution.
Participates with the General Manager, Director of Operations and Director of Orchestra Personnel in development of detailed season schedules.

Other Responsibilities

Develop new commercial opportunities, i.e. packaged shows, recordings for hire, music rentals, publishing, etc.
With Education & Community Engagement and Marketing, identify opportunities for Pops Conductor and Pops brand to become more visible in the community and globally.
General responsibility, in collaboration with the General Manager, Marketing, Communications and Education & Community Engagement teams, as appropriate, for ensuring the artistic integrity of audience engagement initiatives, including pre-concert activities, original video productions, concert image magnification, surtitles, and other activities.
Attend Pops performances to assess quality of concert presentation in order to provide timely and impactful feedback to Pops Conductor and Production staff, and to inform future artistic planning.
Serve as a staff representative, supplementing the efforts/appearances of the Pops Conductor in his/her absence, for the organization at donor/community functions such as fundraising receptions and subscriber events; contributes written materials and participates in public speaking engagements, as required.
Assist in surfacing and addressing all music licensing issues affecting the Pops, serving as a leader in the field and participating on national task forces, as appropriate.
Other duties, as assigned.

Reporting Relationship: The Director of Artistic Planning, Pops reports to the Vice President & General Manager.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in related area required.
3-5 years of experience in arts management/programming, including budgeting, negotiation, engagement management/booking and marketing.
Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Excellent interpersonal skills and detailed writing skills.
Understanding of contracts; some facility in preparation of contracts.
Comfortable working in an open-office environment.
Nights and weekend work required.
Travel required, both with the Pops and individually.

Compensation and Benefits: Director of Artistic Planning, Pops position garners a competitive salary. The CSO offers generous benefits including; medical, dental, long term disability, life insurance, health savings account contribution, 403(b) participation with employer contribution, up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave, flex time and the opportunity to work for an artistically thriving and financially stable nonprofit organization.

A Commitment We Value

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s commitment to inclusion is fundamental to who we are as an organization. Reflecting our community and the world around at every level – on stage, behind-the-scenes, and in neighborhoods throughout the region — is essential to the CSO’s present and future and makes us a stronger ensemble and institution. We encourage underrepresented candidates to apply.

Please send cover letter and resume to:

hr@cincinnatisymphony.org

Please put “Director of Artistic Planning” in the subject line.

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No third party applications will be accepted.

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Position Summary: The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting office, including responsibility over accounting, general ledger reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll entry. Under general supervision, the Accounting Manager will perform a variety of detailed accounting duties in accordance with accounting procedures and checks and verifies data for completeness and accuracy. The Accounting Manager will work closely with the Director of Finance to ensure that CSO and subsidiary/partner organizations have the systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation and conduct flawless audits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Finance and Accounting Leadership

Provides overall accounting for the CSO, subsidiary, and partner organizations
Completes accounting functions in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures
Assist with event setup, payment processing, settlement, reconciliation and reporting
Review, code and enter vendor invoices into the accounting software
Prepares vendor checks, ACH’s and wires and files supporting documentation
Reviews daily cash receipts for accuracy and prepares invoices as needed
Assist with event reporting, forecasting and budgeting and special reports, as needed
Reconcile payroll to the general ledger on a regular basis including allocation of all wages and taxes appropriate to each event
Reconcile payroll deduction and employee benefit amounts and prepare payment submission documentation
Participates in monthly general ledger reconciling and closing
Analyzes general ledger activity and proposes adjustments, as needed
Completes special projects and miscellaneous assignments
Maintains credit card accounts, including reconciling credit card statement(s)
Prepares and files various Federal, State and Local governmental reporting and payment forms on a regular basis
Participates in the annual audit, as needed
Assists accounting personnel, Human Resources, Director of Finance and CFO as needed
Ensures the work area is clean, secure and well maintained
Maintains all corporate documentation, correspondence, insurance and financial files in an orderly systematic manner
Other duties as assigned

Team Leadership

Leverage strengths of the current Finance team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals
Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization
Create and promote a positive and supportive work environment

Reporting Relationship: The Accounting Manager reports to the Director of Finance.

Candidate Requirements: This is an extraordinary opportunity for a professional accountant with a minimum of four plus years of accounting experience. Other qualifications include:

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Experience with accounting software, such as QuickBooks or similar software
Cooperative attitude and willingness to learn and assist others
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to manage time in order to meet important deadlines
Ability to work autonomously and solve problems with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Capable of discerning and maintaining confidentiality of information
Ability to organize, evaluate, and present information effectively in writing and verbally
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Nonprofit experience preferred

Compensation and Benefits: The position garners a competitive salary and offers generous benefits including: medical, dental, long term disability, life insurance, health savings account contribution, 403(b) participation with employer contribution, up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave, flex time and the opportunity to work for an artistically thriving and financially stable nonprofit organization.

A Commitment to Inclusion: The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s commitment to inclusion is fundamental to who we are as an organization. Reflecting our community and the world around at every level – on stage, behind-the-scenes, and in neighborhoods throughout the region — is essential to the Pops present and future and makes us a stronger ensemble and institution. We encourage underrepresented candidates to apply.

Please send cover letter and resume to:
hr@cincinnatisymphony.org
Please put “Accounting Manager” in the subject line.

No third party applications will be accepted.

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Open Staff Positions at the May Festival and Vocal Arts Ensemble

Position Opportunity:

The Cincinnati May Festival and the Vocal Arts Ensemble of Cincinnati (MF/VAE) are two of the Greater Cincinnati area’s premiere choral organizations. While the organizations are two separate 501(c)3 organizations with separate boards, budgets and artistic leadership models, the two organizations have a shared-services agreement with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra to provide administrative leadership to both organizations.

The MF/VAE is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, and forward-‐thinking professional for its Director of Advancement & Engagement. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Advancement & Engagement will work closely with staff colleagues and the Boards of Directors to achieve and exceed contributed revenue goals. Responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive advancement plans, which will include and are not limited to key fundraising programs, planned and annual gifts, and corporate and foundation relations. The director will provide leadership and day-‐ to-‐day management for development-‐related programs, and must be comfortable and effective at building strong relationships with the organizations’ volunteer leadership and donor base.

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Portfolio Management – 60%

Responsible for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and future individual supporters, corporate/foundation donors, and other funding partners, including the annual ArtsWave and Ohio Arts Council application submissions; lead efforts to develop a pool of broad-‐based givers and major gift prospects through personal interaction opportunities
Provide vision and direction to build a strategic benefits program, and actively engage givers and prospects through unique opportunities that connect passion with our missions
Work collaboratively with and in support of board committees, board members, and other staff to identify, cultivate, and solicit renewed and/or increased gifts; steward prospective members to meet annual fund campaign goals
Maintain a portfolio of donors and prospects at various stages of development in the gift cycle
Work to enhance the planned giving program, including prospecting, events and recognition
Coordinate and strategize key meetings between the Executive Director, artistic leadership, Board member(s), and major donor prospects
Develop, prepare, and present formal fundraising proposals to major foundation (private and public) and corporate sources
Write annual fund campaign letters to fulfill overall individual giving strategy
Identify prospective foundation and corporate grant opportunities for organizations, both locally and nationally

Special Events – 10%

Plan and execute advancement-related events, working with the Executive Director and volunteers in establishing and achieving event goals.
Ensure preparation and timely distribution of all event-related securing sponsorships, patron packages, and in-‐kind support

Management Responsibilities – 30%

Provide leadership and direction to ensure success of all aspects of fundraising goals and special events
In collaboration with the Directors of Marketing and Communications, ensure all fundraising communications are met and within brand standards
Collaborate with Data Services Department to ensure donor correspondence and proper tracking is fulfilled including, but not limited to: pledge letters, acknowledgment letters, invoices, and gift agreements
Research current local and national philanthropic trends
Act as a strategic partner for the Marketing and Communications departments, actively working with those teams to increase interdepartmental communications to deliver a core coordinated/unified message to effectively increase engagement of patrons
Manage advancement-related budgets
Perform other duties as assigned or directed

Experience and Characteristics Required:

The ideal candidate is an experienced fundraiser with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, board of directors and other high-‐level volunteers. Must be a strategic and analytical thinker who is self-‐ motivated, personable, and skilled at communicating passion and storytelling through written and visual campaigns.

Minimum Bachelor degree and 4-‐6 years of related/relevant work experience
Proven success in major and individual fundraising, and developing strategies to grow annual giving
Expertise in campaign fundraising desired and knowledge of planned giving programs a plus
Ability to understand the interests and needs of patrons to develop and deepen their engagement with the May Festival and Vocal Arts Ensemble
Experience working in a deadline-‐driven environment within faced-‐paced organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Extreme discretion and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and donor tracking software
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage under pressure and with competing priorities
Ease with public speaking on behalf of the organization
Knowledge of choral and classical music a plus
Flexibility to work outside normal office hours at concerts/events

Preferred Qualifications:

Record of achievement with a minimum of four years progressive experience leading a successful fundraising program and activities for a non-profit organization
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification
Compensation and Benefits: The position garners a competitive salary and offers generous benefits including: medical, dental, long term disability, life insurance, health savings account contribution, 403(b) participation with employer contribution, up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave, flex time and the opportunity to work for an artistically thriving and financially stable nonprofit organization.

Please send cover letter and resume to:
hr@cincinnatisymphony.org
Please put “Director of Advancement and Engagement” in the subject line.

No third party applications will be accepted.

Company Descriptions:

The May Festival is the oldest continuous choral festival in the Western Hemisphere and one of the only true choral festivals that remains in our country today. Featuring the May Festival Chorus and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Festival presents concentrated choral repertoire rarely found during the concert season. Five unique concerts are performed over two weekends, resulting in a magnificent array of choral masterpieces and little known gems that provide an unusual choral experience for audience and performers alike. Established in 1873, the May Festival is directly responsible for the development of Cincinnati’s modern musical life. Music Hall, the city’s primary concert venue, was built specifically to house the Festival's performances in 1878, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the fifth oldest orchestra in the United States, can trace its lineage back to this great tradition. The prestigious roster of May Festival Music Directors has included, among others, Theodore Thomas, Max Rudolf, James Levine and James Conlon. Current Artistic Leadership include Juanjo Mena as Principal Conductor, Robert Porco as Director of Choruses and Matthew Swanson as Associate Director and Conductor of the May Festival Youth Chorus.

VAE: Cincinnati's Vocal Arts Ensemble, a chamber choir of professional singers, was founded in 1979 and is entering its 40th Season in 2019-20. Led by Elmer Thomas, Founding Director, from 1979–1988, Earl Rivers, Director Emeritus, from 1988–2008, Donald Nally from 2009-2013, and starting in January 2014, Craig Hella Johnson, VAE offers an annual subscription series of distinguished choral programs in notable architectural and acoustic venues throughout Greater Cincinnati. In addition, VAE produces outreach programs for children, youth and seniors, as well as recordings for local and national broadcasts. Achievements over 30 seasons include two ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) Awards for "Adventuresome Programming of Contemporary Music," broadcasts on 220 National Public Radio stations through "The First Art," performances before conventions of the American Choral Directors Association in San Antonio and Chicago, and appearances with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and May Festival.

The May Festival, Vocal Arts Ensemble and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra operate under an administrative shared services agreement. By this consolidation of resources and expertise, the cooperative management effort benefits all three organizations.

Open Part-Time Positions at the CSO

Position Summary: The Accounting Clerk (Part Time) provides a variety of administrative and clerical work for the Finance Department, assisting with overall accounting functions. Under general supervision, performs a variety of detailed accounting duties in accordance with standard accounting procedures and verifies data for completeness and accuracy. The Accounting Clerk (Part Time) daily responsibilities are often quantitative in nature and typically require use of computerized data management and analysis systems. This position provides assistance in maintaining a variety of financial transactions and records; compiling information and preparing reports and/or summaries.

Responsibilities:

Provides overall accounting for the CSO, subsidiary, and partner organizations
Completes accounting functions in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures
Prepares, reviews and enters daily cash receipts and prepares invoices as needed
Review, code and enter vendor invoices into the accounting software
Prepares vendor payment checks for mailing and files supporting documentation.
Reconcile payroll to the general ledger on a regular basis as needed
Monitor, evaluate, enter and maintain accounts receivable.
Enters the annual budget and periodic projection information into the accounting software.
Prepares quarterly grant reporting as assigned.
Prepares and files various Federal, State and Local governmental reporting and payment forms on a regular basis
Analyzes general ledger activity and proposes adjustments, as needed
Completes special projects and miscellaneous assignments.
Maintains and assists with company postage machine
Assists accounting personnel, human resources and the CFO as needed.
Maintains all corporate documentation, correspondence, insurance, grant, and financial files in an orderly systematic manner.
Maintains filings for trademarks and annual continued existence statements.
Provides backup coverage for reception as needed.
Ensures the work area is clean, secure and well maintained.
Participates in the annual audit(s) as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: This is an extraordinary opportunity for a professional accountant with a minimum of two plus years of accounting experience. Other qualifications include:

Experience with accounting software, such as QuickBooks or similar software
Experience with Microsoft software products with a heavy focus on Excel
Detail oriented individual with a high level of accuracy
Cooperative attitude and willingness to learn and assist others
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to manage time in order to meet important deadlines
Ability to work autonomously and solve problems with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Capable of discerning and maintaining confidentiality of information
Ability to organize, evaluate, and present information effectively in writing and verbally
Nonprofit experience preferred

Schedule: The Accounting Clerk (Part Time) is a 20 hour per week position. The CSO will work to accommodate a candidate’s schedule within its standard business hours of 8:00 – 5:00 Monday – Friday.

A Commitment to Inclusion

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Via email to: HR@cincinnatisymphony.org

(Please put “Accounting Clerk PT” in the subject line)

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Box Office Manager, the Patron Service Representative serves as one of the first points of engagement with our patrons. Successful candidates are professional and personable individuals who show great attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, an interest in classical music, and a commitment to outstanding service to our guests and colleagues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Exemplify and promote the CSO guest service model
Engage patrons in person, over the phone, and at concerts with superior service
Learn, retain and manage a great deal of information about concerts, events and promotions in order to best answer patrons’ questions pleasantly, confidently, and efficiently
Communicate and troubleshoot issues in a prompt manner while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy
Help increase patron engagement, ticket sales and donations by suggesting additional ticket purchases and/or adding on donations with purchase
Work with Box Office Manager, Lead PSRs and other managers on continual skill development
Assist other departments with projects
Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Box office/sales experience
Excellent computer skills
Clear communication skills
Flexibility and willingness to continually learn new things
Familiarity with classical music
Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
Flexibility with scheduling and ample availability

Shifts are 4 hours long between the hours of 9:45am-5:15pm Monday through Saturday. In addition, weekly concert shifts are required and may occur at the following times:

Friday mornings (8:45am through intermission)
Friday and Saturday evenings (approximately 5:00pm through intermission)
Sunday matinees and evenings (11:45am through intermission or 4:45pm through intermission)

About the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is one of America’s finest and most versatile ensembles and the organization is one of the great success stories among the nation’s orchestras. With a nationally recognized artistic profile, growing revenues and a decade of balanced budgets, the Orchestra is about to celebrate its 125^th anniversary season with entrepreneurialism, innovation and a commitment to relevance and inclusion informing the path forward. The Orchestra also performs and records as the Cincinnati Pops and further elevates Cincinnati’s vibrant cultural scene by serving as the official orchestra for Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet and the May Festival. The CSO presents a diverse array of musical experiences to the Greater Cincinnati region and enjoys a unique business model through the organization’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Music Event Management Inc. (MEMI). MEMI operates Riverbend Music Center, the PNC Pavilion, the Taft Theatre, Rose Music Center, and plans are underway for a new MEMI-run concert venue at The Banks in Cincinnati.

A Commitment to Inclusion: The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s commitment to inclusion is fundamental to who we are as an organization. Reflecting our community and the world around at every level – on stage, behind-the-scenes, and in neighborhoods throughout the region — is essential to the Pops present and future and makes us a stronger ensemble and institution. We encourage underrepresented candidates to apply.

To apply please send cover letter and resume to:
hr@cincinnatisymphony.org
Please put “PSR” in the subject line.

Position Summary: The CSO’s Communications Department works closely with staff across all areas of the organization to ensure consistently excellent messaging. The part time Communications Assistant supports the Communications team in its mission by creating, managing, and distributing content across many platforms. Most important is the promotion of upcoming concerts and events through the local and national press and via social media. The Communications Assistant is also responsible for quickly responding to media requests for information and images, as well as vigilantly monitoring social media outlets for questions and/or questionable posts. This position reports to the Director of Communications and also assists the Digital Communications Manager and the Vice President of Communications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the creation, management and distribution of content. This includes the following:
- Press releases, media alerts, and mass emails
- Organic social media posts
- Text, images, and graphics for websites (CSO, Pops, and May Festival)
- Articles for Cincinnati Fanfare, the CSO’s program magazine
- Videos for social media and websites
Respond to media requests and outside social media posts:
- Fulfill press requests and provide information about concerts & events
- Schedule local media appearances (on TV and radio) for guest artists
- Upload concert and event information to online calendar listings
- Monitor social media for questions and/or questionable posts
- Manage day-to-day public relations tracking and reporting software
Support the daily functions of the Communications Department:
- Act as an advocate for the CSO, its musicians and guest artists
- Assist with streamlining inter-departmental processes
- Provide general clerical support
- Attend department meetings; report on current projects
- Perform other related duties as assigned

Reporting Relationship: The Communications Assistant reports to the Director of Communications.

Candidate Requirements:

Knowledge and appreciation of music, especially classical music
Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and organization skills
Willingness to pitch-in and help other team members with various tasks
Experience with Photoshop and preferably with Illustrator, too
Experience with a CMS (WordPress or other)
Experience with Microsoft Office software programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
Knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)
Knowledge of basic HTML
Experience shooting and/or editing video is a plus
Ability to work a regular schedule of 20 hours per week, preferably on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

To apply please send cover letter and resume to:
hr@cincinnatisymphony.org
(Please put “Communications Assistant” in the subject line)

Internships at the CSO

Position Summary: This internship will give broad exposure to all areas of a thriving, world-class arts institution. The ideal intern is a student who will be pursuing a future career within a major performing arts organization. This internship is a volunteer position with the intern being able to commit between 8-20 hours per week.
This Internship will provide experience:

Assisting with executing engagement plans across all product lines (CSO, Pops, May Festival, Lollipops, etc.)
Coordinating CSO presence at external and internal events; assist with events, answer questions, serve as a CSO/Pops ambassador
Assisting with ordering goods and merchandise for events and promotions
Assisting with concert enhancements, concert setup and volunteer coordination
Assisting with digital/social media/mobile initiatives

What are the requirements?

Upper level (college junior of senior) and/or graduate student pursuing degrees in Marketing, Arts Management, Public Relations, Journalism, Music or Communications preferred.
Excellent project management, and verbal/written communication and computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
Innate curiosity and willingness to learn
Enjoys working collaboratively but also takes initiative to work independently
Ability to professionally represent the CSO at concerts, and in the community
Thrives in an extremely fast-paced environment and can process information on the fly
Some knowledge of classical and/or choral music a plus
Experience with research (surveymonkey.com, Google Analytics) and databases (Tessitura), and data analysis a big plus

A Commitment we value: The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's commitment to inclusion is fundamental to who we are as an organization. Reflecting our community and the world around at every level – on stage, behind-the-scenes, and in neighborhoods throughout the region — is essential to the CSO’s present and future and makes us a stronger ensemble and institution. We encourage underrepresented candidates to apply.

Please send cover letter and resume to:
hr@cincinnatisymphony.org

Please put “Audience Engagement Intern” in the subject line.