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 the Hiring Manager at hr@sdys.org. No phone calls, please.
Current Opportunities
Teaching Artist, Community
The Opus Project, Part of the KeyNote Family of Music Education Programs, 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.
Administrative Coordinator, Opus Project
The Opus Project, Part of the KeyNote Family of Music Education Programs, is seeking a full-time Administrative Coordinator responsible for leading operational efforts for the Opus Project programs taking place at schools in the San Diego County region. This role focuses on communication, process development, data tracking and reporting, and project planning. They will work closely with the Opus Admin Team to align daily activities with the program’s strategic vision and goals, and will be committed to our core values of commitment, creativity, equity, collaboration, and service.
Outreach Coordinator, Opus Project
The Opus Project, Part of the KeyNote Family of Music Education Programs, is seeking a full-time Outreach Coordinator responsible for leading on-site outreach efforts for the Opus Project programs at schools in the San Diego County region. This role is heavily relationship-focused and works with multiple levels of stakeholders, including program participants and families, school staff and faculty, and district staff. They will work closely with the Opus Admin Team to align daily activities with program principles and the organizational values of commitment, creativity, equity, collaboration, and service.
Production Assistant
The San Diego Youth Symphony (SDYS), Part of the KeyNote Family of Music Education Programs, 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.
Accounting Assistant
KeyNote, Home of the San Diego Youth Symphony, ChIMES, Music Discovery, and the Opus Project, is seeking a full-time Accounting Assistant to join the SDYS Business Office team focusing on accounting, timekeeping, payroll and employee benefits. He/she/they reports to SDYS’ Business Office Manager and should be comfortable working in a busy, team-based environment. In addition to developing expertise and experience with nonprofit accounting and financial analysis, the right candidate will be willing to commit to SDYS’ core values of commitment, creativity, equity, collaboration, and service.