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Employment Opportunities

Are you a teaching artist, music educator, or passionate about working in music education?

The San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory is expanding and we would like to keep you informed as positions become available. If you share our passion for instilling the magic of music in students then one of the positions listed below may be the perfect match for you.

We also appreciate when you spread the word to your friends and colleagues. You can help us enrich lives through music!

For more information or to apply for a position, please send your resume and a thoughtful cover letter to Amber Weber, Deputy Director, at hr@sdys.org. No phone calls, please.

Current Opportunities

Human Resources Assistant

San Diego Youth Symphony (SDYS) is seeking a permanent part-time Human Resources Assistant to work as part of the SDYS Business Office and perform administrative tasks that focus on HR processes, HR support service and employee customer service. He/she/they reports to SDYS’ Business Office Manager and should be comfortable working in a busy, team environment. In addition to having some knowledge and experience of HR practices, the right candidate will be willing to commit to SDYS’ core values of commitment, creativity, equity, collaboration, and service.

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Community Program Assistant

The Community Program Assistants at San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory (SDYS) provide on-site relationship and logistical support at multiple after-school Opus Project sites. They have excellent organizational and people skills, are flexible and intuitive, and are able to serve as a primary contact for each of their sites. They are cross-culturally responsive and collaborative. They are committed to our core values of commitment, creativity, equity, collaboration, and service.

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Teaching Artist, Community

The San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory is seeking Teaching Artists to support beginning and intermediate students in Chula Vista, City Heights, and/or Santee community programs. Our Teaching Artists build musical skills, teach fundamentals, amplify student creativity, serve as mentors and role models, and build community with students and families. They are committed to our core values of commitment, creativity, equity, collaboration, and service.

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Production Assistant

The San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory (SDYS) is seeking a part-time Production Assistant (PA) to provide a welcoming atmosphere at rehearsals and to contribute to the smooth running of rehearsals, events, and concerts. The PA will have a can-do attitude, provide excellent customer service, and be committed to our core values of commitment, creativity, equity, collaboration, and service.

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Marketing and Communications Manager

The San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory (SDYS) is seeking a full-time Marketing and Communications Manager to execute marketing and branding strategies, and work collaboratively with our Development and Production team. The right candidate will be willing to commit to SDYS’ core values of commitment, creativity, equity, collaboration, and service.

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