Job Openings:

Director of Operations

Symphony of the Mountains is seeking a full-time Director of Operations to join our team! We’re looking for a passionate, detail-oriented professional who enjoys a lively work environment, feels comfortable balancing multiple projects and deadlines, and is adaptable during busy production periods.

The Director of Operations ensures the smooth planning and production of all orchestra events (including concerts, rehearsals, and multiple three-state tours each season) and works closely with Symphony of the Mountains, Voices of the Mountains, and various chamber ensembles. This role oversees orchestra personnel and stage crew operations, manages contracts and payroll records, coordinates auditions, schedules musicians, and serves as an essential liaison between the conductor, administrative staff, and musicians.

This position includes two remote workdays per week.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Disability insurance
• Group rate health, dental, and vision insurance offered (premium not covered)
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

If you are energized by supporting meaningful musical experiences for our Appalachian Highland region, we would love to hear from you!

Salary: Competitive based on experience Start Date: January (TBD)

Application Materials: Resume, CV, and Cover Letter

To apply, send application materials to Cassidy Lester at cassidy@symphonyofthemountains.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Administrative Coordinator

Symphony of the Mountains is seeking a full-time Administrative Coordinator to join our team! We’re looking for a passionate, detail-oriented professional who enjoys a lively work environment, feels comfortable balancing multiple projects and deadlines, and is adaptable during busy production periods.

The Administrative Coordinator manages daily office operations, all ticketing and box office functions, event and reception coordination (including the Annual Gala), education and outreach logistics, youth ensemble administration, donor processing, and volunteer engagement. This position provides essential administrative support to staff, musicians, donors, and community partners, ensuring smooth and welcoming interactions across all Symphony of the Mountains activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Disability insurance
• Group rate health, dental, and vision insurance offered (premium not covered)
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

If you are energized by supporting meaningful musical experiences for our Appalachian Highland region, we would love to hear from you!

Salary: Competitive based on experience

Start Date: January (TBD)

Application Materials: Resume, CV, Cover Letter, 3 Professional References

To apply, send application materials to Cassidy Lester at cassidy@symphonyofthemountains.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

About Symphony of the Mountains

Symphony of the Mountains (SOTM) is a professional orchestra based in the Appalachian Highlands, serving communities across Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and Western North Carolina. Since 1946, SOTM has been a regional leader in artistic excellence, presenting dynamic concerts, fostering young musicians through youth ensembles, and delivering accessible music education and outreach.

In addition to our mainstage performances, SOTM is deeply committed to community impact. Through our Paths to Dignity initiative, SOTM brings musicians into shelters and outreach centers, offering meaningful musical experiences to those facing housing insecurity and affirming the belief that music is a right, not a privilege.

Symphony of the Mountains exists to entertain, educate, and enrich. Every performance is an invitation to connect people, uplift communities, and create lasting harmony through the power of music.