Pacific Symphony values diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, class, religion, country of origin, political belief, (dis)ability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any factor protected by law.
Described as a "major ensemble" by The New York Times after its successful debut at Carnegie Hall, Pacific Symphony has achieved significant stature in its 43-year history. Comprised of gifted musicians, Pacific Symphony has been led by Music Director Carl St.Clair. Together they have built a reputation for artistic innovation, thematic programming, and theatrically infused concerts which results in a loyal audience.
Pacific Symphony is developing an international reputation having successfully toured major European musical capitals as well as those in China, but its primary focus is serving the 34 cities comprising Orange County. Resident at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Pacific Symphony performs over 100 concerts and thousands of educational activities each year. Tens of thousands of listeners enjoy Pacific Symphony at no cost through digital offerings and free access offered to beneficiaries of numerous non-profit partnerships. It sponsors three nationally recognized youth ensembles and offers a large in-school residence program called Class Act. Pacific Symphony is known for its long-standing commitment to contemporary American composers and has recorded numerous new commissions and been featured on PBS Great Performances. It celebrates cultural heritage in Orange County and collaborates with musicians from many different traditions.
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Pacific Symphony in the search for a Vice President of Marketing and Communications.
The Vice President of Marketing and Communications will be an exceptional leader and communicator who demonstrates creativity, curiosity, and optimism, and inspires fellow team members to achieve common goals and exceed expectations. The Vice President will deepen relations with audiences and community members through best-in-class sales, marketing, and engagement strategies designed to drive audience development and exceed the Symphony’s overall earned revenue goals. These institutional goals will maximize total household participation and revenue through coordinated communication, recognition, and patron engagement tactics. The Vice President will support all branding, communications, and public relations needs for the organization, and in partnership with senior leadership, the Vice President will implement strategies to expand total patron revenue by supporting philanthropic messaging, loyalty initiatives, direct mail, and digital campaigns.
Vice President of Marketing & Communications - Prospectus
Application Instructions
All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Pacific Symphony as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the prospectus. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the successful candidate has been selected.
To apply for this position, visit:
Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Pacific Symphony
To nominate a candidate, please contact Anne Johnson: annejohnson@aspenleadershipgroup.com.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Individual Giving is an important member of the Development team, reporting to the Senior Director of Major Gifts. This highly adaptive team member is responsible for annual fundraising strategies to grow the Annual Fund and promote the Governing Members donor program (donors of $2,500+). Additional emphasis will be focused on endowment campaigns and legacy giving.
Director of Individual Giving - Job Description - Updated 1-1-2023
TO APPLY
Please email cover letter and resume to
We are now accepting applications for Pacific Symphony Internship positions. Interns are welcome to work with staff in many areas of the Symphony, such as Business Administration, Education, Events Management, Finance, Human Resources, IT/Tech, Marketing, Social Media, Volunteer Services and more. Please submit a resume and complete the online application.
The resume should be sent to volunteerservices@PacificSymphony.org.
Learn more about internships with Pacific Symphony.
Complete the online application here.
For questions, please contact:
Abby Edmunds
Volunteer Services
(714) 876-2353
VolunteerServices@PacificSymphony.org
Volunteer positions are available in the following areas:
For questions, please contact:
Abby Edmunds
Volunteer Services
(714) 876-2353
VolunteerServices@PacificSymphony.org
We will be happy to tell you about our volunteer opportunities.