Open Positions:
To apply for any of these positions please follow application instructions listed under each position.
The Gulf Coast Symphony is an equal opportunity employer. No calls please.
The Gulf Coast Symphony is an equal opportunity employer. No calls please.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Gulf Coast Symphony is looking for a dynamic, creative professional to capture photos, videos, and other content and turn them into engaging social media posts. Enjoy hearing great music and seeing exciting theater, get to know our amazing award-winning performers, and being a part of a fun, creative team. If you possess the requirements below along with a thorough understanding of most social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok, etc., we would love to hear from you! You must live in Southwest Florida in order to be considered for this position, as it requires regular on location video and photography work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
JOB TYPE: Part-time Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week. (Job may transition to a full time position in the future). Flexible schedule.
PAY: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour
Apply
To apply, please send resume, references to [email protected].
Gulf Coast Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Access across all levels of our organization.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The Southwest Florida Theatre Company seeks a Production Stage Manager for its 2024 Winter Season. The Southwest Florida Theatre is a professional theatre that is one of the resident companies operating at the Gulf Coast Symphony’s Music & Arts Community Center in Fort Myers, Florida. The Production Stage Manager will oversee four productions, including one production performed at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in March. This is a currently envisioned as a four-month contract. However, there is a possibility for this position to transition into a full-time job.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
JOB TYPE:
Part-time. Non-union. Specific dates: January 2, 2024 to May 11, 2024. Pay commensurate with experience.
Apply
To apply, please send cover letter, resume, references to [email protected].
Gulf Coast Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Access across all levels of our organization.
Type of Employment: Hourly (Part-time, non-exempt)
Pay Rate: $18-$24 hourly, dependent on qualifications
The Orchestra:
Now entering its 29th season, the Gulf Coast Symphony (GCS) is one of the most dynamic and innovative orchestras in the United States. The primary goal of the Gulf Coast Symphony to Create Community through Music. The organization boasts three primary performance groups: the Gulf Coast Symphony, the Southwest Florida Theatre Co, and the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective. High-quality performances with both world-renowned and emerging artists, a history of active community engagement, and commitment to arts education are cornerstone characteristics of the organization. Professionally managed and led, it produces fourteen to sixteen concerts each season in the premiere performing arts venue in Lee County, Florida, the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, plus another 100 nights of concerts at its new, more intimate venue, and educational hub, its Music & Arts Community Center. Additionally, numerous educational outreach events, outdoor concerts, and other activities each year. GCS also runs MusicWorks! an after-school El Sistema program. The concert season includes musicals, ballet, classical, pops, opera, jazz, chamber music, world music and other genres. The GCS is committed to performing a broad variety of concerts and creating a diverse, innovative and balanced program of performances, events, community and education projects which reaches the widest possible public, year round. e organization has a current annual budget of $2.7 million dollars.
Central Role:
The Gulf Coast Symphony seeks a Head Video Crew Member to help capture and share the innovative and engaging artistic work of the organization. Responsibilities include the setup and operation of video equipment, management and maintenance of video equipment, video directing and editing as needed for on-demand replay and archival projects. The Head Video Crew Member will work directly with the Technical Director and designers to create timelines and schedules for GCS productions that correspond with production budgets to create high quality productions for our community. This position will vary from 10-50 hr per week from October through May.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
As the business evolves, so may this role. These duties may change as Symphony’s leadership identifies the need at any time.
Requirements
Desirable but not Required
Gulf Coast Symphony is willing to teach successful candidates about specific practices unique to the performing arts industry as well as provide specific training on current equipment and digital platforms.
How to apply:
To apply please send resume, cover letter and three professional references to [email protected]
The Gulf Coast Symphony is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates for employment are considered without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, geneder identity, gender expression, age, non-job related disability, or marital status.
Job Description: Head Electrician
Type of Employment: Hourly (Part-time, non-exempt)
Pay Rate: $16-$24 hourly, dependent on qualifications and experience
The Orchestra:
Now entering its 29th season, the Gulf Coast Symphony (GCS) is one of the most dynamic and innovative orchestras in the United States. The primary goal of the Gulf Coast Symphony to Create Community through Music. The organization boasts three primary performance groups: the Gulf Coast Symphony, the Southwest Florida Theatre Co., and the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective. High-quality performances with both world-renowned and emerging artists, a history of active community engagement, and commitment to arts education are cornerstone characteristics of the organization. Professionally managed and led, it produces fourteen to sixteen concerts each season in the premiere performing arts venue in Lee County, Florida, the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, plus another 120 nights of concerts at its more intimate venue its Music & Arts Community Center. Additionally, numerous educational outreach events, outdoor concerts, and other activities each year. GCS also runs MusicWorks! an after-school El Sistema program. The concert season includes musicals, ballet, classical, pops, opera, jazz, chamber music, world music and other genres. The GCS is committed to performing a broad variety of concerts and creating a diverse, innovative and balanced program of performances, events, community and education projects which reaches the widest possible public, year round.
Central Role:
The Gulf Coast Symphony seeks a Head Electrics Crew Member to create and share compelling stories with our community. Responsibilities include management and maintenance of lighting equipment, hang and focus of lighting equipment, creating base looks and lighting designs for performances, running the shows at the Music and Arts Community Center and other venues throughout the community as needed. The Head Electrics Crew Member will work directly with the Technical Director and designers to create timelines and schedules for GCS productions that correspond with production budgets to create high quality productions for our community. This position will vary from 10-40 hrs per week depending on time of year. There will be opportunities for designing theatrical productions.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
As the business evolves, so may this role. These duties may change as Symphony’s leadership identifies the need at any time.
Requirements
Desirable but not Required
How to apply:
To apply please send resume, cover letter and three professional references to [email protected]
The Gulf Coast Symphony is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates for employment are considered without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, geneder identity, gender expression, age, non-job related disability, or marital status.
Type of Employment: Hourly (Part-time, seasonal, non-exempt)
Pay Rate: $12-$20 hourly, dependent on qualifications
Expected Start Date: December 2023
The Orchestra
Now entering its 29th season, the Gulf Coast Symphony (GCS) is one of the most dynamic and innovative orchestras in the United States. The primary goal of the Gulf Coast Symphony to Create Community through Music. The organization boasts three primary performance groups: the Gulf Coast Symphony, the Southwest Florida Theatre Co., and the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective. High-quality performances with both world-renowned and emerging artists, a history of active community engagement, and commitment to arts education are cornerstone characteristics of the organization. Professionally managed and led, it produces fourteen to sixteen concerts each season in the premiere performing arts venue in Lee County, Florida, the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, plus another 100 nights of concerts at its new, more intimate venue, and educational hub, its Music & Arts Community Center. Additionally, numerous educational outreach events, outdoor concerts, and other activities each year. GCS also runs MusicWorks! an after-school El Sistema program. The concert season includes musicals, ballet, classical, pops, opera, jazz, chamber music, world music and other genres. The GCS is committed to performing a broad variety of concerts and creating a diverse, innovative and balanced program of performances, events, community and education projects which reaches the widest possible public, year round.
Central Role:
The Gulf Coast Symphony seeks Stage Crew Member(s) to assist in production operations at the Music and Arts Community Center and other local venues. Responsibilities include the installation of lighting, sound, video, and orchestral equipment, operation of lighting and video equipment, and provide assistance as run crew during live productions. The Stage Crew Member will work directly with the Technical Director and production staff to assist in the completion of duties to create high quality productions for our community.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
As the business evolves, so may this role. These duties may change as Symphony’s leadership identifies the need at any time.
Requirements
Desirable but not Required
Gulf Coast Symphony is willing to teach successful candidates about specific practices unique to the performing arts industry as well as provide specific training on current equipment.
How to apply:
To apply please send resume, cover letter and three professional references to [email protected]
The Gulf Coast Symphony is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates for employment are considered without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, non-job related disability, or marital status.