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Employment Opportunities

Offering an exceptional work environment and attractive compensation packages

VICE PRESIDENT OF ARTISTIC PLANNING

Full-Time, Exempt

The Music Academy of the West seeks a collaborative thought leader to guide the artistic programming of its acclaimed Summer Music Festival & School, as well as year-round engagement. The ideal candidate will be a creative, artistic partner with experience in the development of classically trained artists. Reporting to the President & CEO, and collaborating with teaching and guest artists and colleagues across the organization, the ideal candidate should have long-range vision, a strong track record of innovative artistic programming, deep and broad knowledge of repertoire, and commitment to community partnerships and audience development.

SING! SITE COORDINATOR

Part-Time, Non-Exempt, two positions available

The Music Academy of the West is committed to serving the youth of Santa Barbara with the highest level of excellence in choral instruction and music education through its Sing! program, now in its sixth year. Sing! Site Coordinators are instrumental to implementing the program’s vision and building relationships in our community. This position reports to the Artistic Director of Sing!.

SING! CHORAL DIRECTOR

Part-Time, Non-Exempt

The Music Academy of the West is committed to serving the youth of Santa Barbara with the highest level of excellence in choral instruction and music education through its Sing! program, now in its sixth year. Sing! Choral Directors are instrumental to implementing the program’s vision and building relationships in our community. This position reports to the Artistic Director of Sing!

2026 Summer Festival Job Opportunities

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by February 1, 2026.