Orchestra Co-manager (Nonprofit administration role)

Orchestra Manager Job Announcement

Posted April 13, 2026

The West Seattle Community Orchestras (WSCO) is a thriving and growing community arts non-profit organization seeking a new Orchestra CoManager.

The ideal candidate for this part-time position would be able to assume the responsibility for the general operations of a multi-group, 250 musician, board-run organization.

Including but not limited to the following tasks:

• Coordinate registration and auditions for each session.
• Create ensemble rosters for each session.
• Collaborate with VP and Conductors to create season schedule.
• Send Out Weekly Announcements to the Members (digital).
• Coordinate sectionals staff (reiterate assignments, locations, etc.).
• Attend all monthly Board meetings (Generally the last Wednesday of the month, on Zoom).
• Handle all incoming email inquiries.
• Serve on various committees as they arise.

Audition Nights

• Create audition schedules.
• Handle schedule posting for rooms.
• Handle distribution of rubrics to judges.

Concert Nights - coordinate with co-manager to cover:

• Create concert programs.
• Ensure Rooms, Bathrooms, Stage, Auditorium, Commons, and Lobbies are set up.
• Guide musicians to proper rooms.

WSCO uses a number of digital platforms to achieve communication with our members, handle registration, etc., so comfort in the digital world is of utmost importance.

The pay for this position is $28 per hour. Average hours tend to vary with the time of year, where September tends to be very busy with registration, while other months may not be so much. Over a year, one can expect an average of 16 hours per month. Other duties that may fall outside these hours will be paid accordingly. The successful candidate should attend our Tuesday rehearsals for at least a few weeks to learn who we are and to meet with their co-manager to learn what they will need to do. After that, they are free to work outside of rehearsal evenings.

This is a part-time position, and at this time it is not expected to expand. The successful candidate will work closely with their co-manager. It could be an ideal opportunity for someone considering the field of Arts Management, or someone wishing to be involved in such an Orchestral organization. For those interested, please submit inquiries or a letter of interest with CV/Resume to hiring@wscorchestras.org by May 1st, 2026.

WSCO is a unique institution among community orchestras because of its strong educational mission and programs. We seek to engage and embody a lifelong love of music making, especially inspiring this joy in our younger players, but for people of all ages as well. To this end, we actively cultivate an environment that is inclusive, cooperative, and fun. We provide an array of ensembles for varied abilities and instrumentation, ranging from our Beginning Strings classes to our Symphony Orchestra. Ensembles include musicians of all ages and are designed to encourage a culture of mentoring, supported by professional coaches. For more information about WSCO, visit our website at https://www.wscorchestras.org.

A successful Washington State Background Check is required.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Explain how you would go about planning an orchestra concert at a high level.
• Are you willing and available to commute to West Seattle on Tuesday nights 5-9pm?

Experience:

• Nonprofit management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98126

Salary : $28