The Opportunity
The Austin Symphony Orchestra is at an inflection point. New leadership, a reinvigorated donor base, and growing momentum across every part of the organization — we are building the team to match our ambitions.
The Events Coordinator is a critical hire. This person shapes how our donors, patrons, sponsors and community leaders experience the ASO — and those experiences directly drive the contributed revenue that funds everything we do. If you are an events professional who wants your work to matter beyond logistics, this is that role.
This position reports to the Vice President of Development and works closely with the Development team, CEO, Marketing team, Artistic team, board leadership, and volunteers.
What You’ll Own
Masterworks Concert Weekend Receptions (16 per year over 8 concert weekends)
The backbone of our patron engagement calendar. Each Masterworks weekend includes two receptions — events with an established format that runs well. Your job is to own them, run them excellently, and make them better over time. Full production responsibility: vendor coordination, catering, décor, guest lists, run-of-show, and brand execution.
Arbor Society Luncheons (8 per year)
A complementary series of donor luncheons with an established format. Well-defined scope — the opportunity is in the execution quality and the incremental improvements you bring.
Maestro’s Dream Gala
Our signature annual fundraiser, one of the most important financial events on our calendar. You will serve as project coordinator from concept through execution and manage timelines, vendors, production team, sponsorship fulfillment, donor recognition, and day-of coordination.
Donor Cultivation & Stewardship Events (3–5 per year)
Smaller, more intimate events designed to deepen specific donor relationships. You will partner with the Development team to design experiences that move people closer to the mission.
Volunteer Program
The ASO benefits from the active involvement of the Women’s Symphony League and the Junior League of Austin — dedicated volunteer communities with long-standing institutional history. You will recruit, train, schedule, and steward volunteers across the event portfolio and help maintain a culture they are proud to be part of.
Who We’re Looking For
- 3 or more years of event coordination experience, or equivalent demonstrated track record
- Comfort with a high-volume concurrent event portfolio — this is a busy role, and we want someone energized by that
- Experience in nonprofit, cultural, or mission-driven organizations preferred
- Strong project management instincts: you make timelines, hit them, and flag problems early
- Natural collaborator across development and marketing departments, the CEO, board leadership, and volunteers
- Poise under pressure and a high standard for the patron experience
- Must be available nights and weekends during concert season
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
What We Offer
- Salary: $55,000–$62,000, commensurate with experience
- Full health insurance coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Gym membership access
- Free parking
- Modern office environment
- Complimentary tickets to ASO concerts
- Full-time (37.5 hrs/week), hybrid flexibility with evening/weekend availability during season
- A team genuinely invested in your success
- The chance to help shape the patron experience of one of Austin’s most storied cultural institutions — during a period of real momentum
TO APPLY:
Email srobinson@austinsymphony.org with “Events Coordinator Position” in the subject line and include your resume and a brief cover letter as one PDF attachment.
No phone calls, please.
Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process.
Due to the nature of this position and our business, background checks will be conducted as a condition of employment.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
The ASO is committed to equity, inclusion, and non-discrimination, and it is our policy and goal to promote the inclusion and engagement of the residents of Austin and Central Texas across all protected classes of people, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, cultural background and experiences, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, socio-economic status, physical and mental ability, and religion in all aspects of employment.
About the Austin Symphony Orchestra
For over a century, the Austin Symphony Orchestra has been Central Texas’s professional orchestra — world-class musicians performing in one of America’s fastest-growing cities. We serve our community through extraordinary live performances, robust education programs, and a deep commitment to accessibility. We are a $7M organization with ambitions to grow, and we are building the team to do it.