Employment & Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment at Britt Music and Arts Festival.

Permanent Positions

There are no permanent positions available at this time.

Seasonal/Temporary Positions

Programs Coordinator

Reporting to the Chief Programs Officer (CPO) with shared oversight from the Director of Education & Engagement (DOEE), this position assists in the booking and contracting of main stage artists, booking artists at the Enfield Stage, assisting with artist outreach activities, in-school residencies, Britt Kids concerts and Education camps. The position works very closely with the CPO & DOEE, who will assign tasks, projects and sign off on all decisions. The Programs Coordinator must exhibit sound judgement, discretion, and confidentiality. Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.

For the full job description, please click here. All resumes and cover letters can be emailed to Mike Sturgill at mike.sturgill@brittfest.org

Orchestra Musician Openings

AUDITIONS

The 2025 summer festival spans 20 days in June and features 6 classical performances along with two film-with-orchestra performances. All performances are held in our spectacular outdoor amphitheater, set beneath the expansive Oregon sky.

Available Positions:

The following one-year, substitute positions are available for the 2025 season:

  • Principal Flute
  • Flute III/Piccolo/Utility
  • Clarinet II/Utility
  • Clarinet III/Utility/Bass Clarinet
  • Bassoon II/Utility
  • Bassoon III/Contra/Utility
  • Principal Horn
  • Horn II
  • Horn IV
  • Utility Horn
  • Principal Trumpet
  • Principal Tuba
  • Principal Harp
  • Principal Keyboard
  • Principal Timpani
  • Assistant Principal Second Violin
  • Section Violin I & II (multiple positions)
  • Assistant Principal Viola
  • Section Viola (multiple positions)
  • Section Cello
  • Section Bass

*Please note that many of the positions listed above will be listed again as permanent track positions when a new Music Director is hired for the 2026 season.

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Compensation:
Section base compensation for the 2025 season is $101.40 per day (or $2,028.00 for the entire three-week season).

Titled allowances of the following amounts shall be paid to the following Musicians (in addition to base compensation):

  • Asst. Concertmaster: $245 per season
  • Principal: $295 per season
  • Asst. Principal (Strings only): $180 per season

Note: Rate of pay listed is based on the current Master Agreement.

Housing/Travel:
Housing with a host family and a travel allowance of 50 cents per mile round trip (not to exceed $800) is also available based on terms on the current Master Agreement.

Timeline:
December 9, 2024 | Auditions Launch
February 16, 2025 | Deadline for Applications
Mid-March | Audition Decisions Released

For questions regarding auditions, please contact Eric Thomas at eric.thomas@brittfest.org

Internships

Part-time internships for college credit only are available during the late winter, spring and summer months. Specific dates and work schedules are determined individually based on departmental needs and the availability of the chosen candidates. For paid, seasonal positions, please see our Seasonal/Temporary Employment section.

There are no internship positions open at this time.

 

Britt Music & Arts Festival is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.