Careers & Auditions
Join a leading arts organization working to enrich life in Charlotte. We believe in the power of live music to connect and strengthen our region, and we share that impact through exceptional experiences on and off the stage.
The Charlotte Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Different makes us better.
Open Positions
Conductor & Artistic Director of Charlotte Symphony Youth Programs
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) seeks an inspiring Conductor & Artistic Director of Charlotte Symphony Youth Programs to lead the youth orchestra programs for one of the Southeast's premier symphonic music organizations. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished conductor and educator who is passionate about artistic excellence, youth development, and community engagement.
Content & Social Media Manager
If you're a storyteller who knows how to turn moments into momentum, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra wants to hear from you. The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is looking for a creative, skilled content creator to join its marketing team as Content & Social Media Manager. The position leads organic social strategy across all channels, crafting content that reflects the artistry on stage and drives real audience engagement.
Perks & Benefits
We built our benefit programs around our employees and their families — not just coverage, but their health and well-being.
Health Benefits Offerings
- Medical Plans, PPO and HDHP
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Disability Insurance
- Wellness and Behavioral Health Resources
Time Off Benefits
- Staff receive generous paid time off, sick leave, and paid organizational holidays
- Musician benefits include paid vacation/personal leave, sick leave, as well as paid time off for relief and professional development
- Paid Parental Leave
Retirement
- 403 (b) Plan with employee contributions
- Musician Pension Plan
Perks
- Parking garage discounts
- Complimentary and discounted tickets to CSO concerts
The Charlotte Symphony encourages applicants from backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented in the orchestral field.
The Charlotte Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auditions are open to all; however, employment with the Charlotte Symphony is contingent upon U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status with authorization to work in the United States. This documentation must be provided by the employment start date.
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