North State Symphony Pre-Professional Musician

Summer Hours
7:00a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Monday–Thursday

Mailing Address
Chico State Enterprises
25 Main Street, Suite 203
Chico, CA

POSITION: North State Symphony Pre-Professional Musician

STATUS: Part-Time / Non-Benefitted / Hourly / Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION: $16.90 - $17.00 per hour

LOCATION: Various Venues in Chico, CA, and Redding, CA.

RECRUITMENT : 450

RESIDENCY: Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Under the direction of the North State Symphony music director, the North State Symphony (NSS) pre-professional musician is hired to rehearse and perform with the NSS and carries out the aims and objectives of the NSS in pursuit of artistic excellence. The NSS pre-professional musician is responsible for specializing in playing one instrument or a variety of instruments with the purpose of entertaining others.

NSS members are charged with listening closely and working together to find cohesion and balance within the larger group—a task in which they are led by their conductor/music director, the orchestra's concertmaster, and section leaders. Work hours are scheduled as a maximum 3-hour service, whether rehearsal or concert, with a minimum 15-minute break. Rehearsals and concerts are scheduled in advance, with time given to practice music.

Music is provided electronically or as a hard copy based on need and upon request. The position will involve travel. Travel pay is incorporated into remuneration and is not calculated separately. Cartage will be given according to the most recent NSS musician handbook.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

• Apply for and be invited to participate in the North State Symphony young artist audition.
• Prepare orchestral parts in advance of the rehearsal process.
• Attend all rehearsals and performances with the North State Symphony.
• Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

• Sick leave (up to 5 days/year)

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered, submit the following documents by August 17, 2026. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered.

• Resume
• Website/portfolio/performance video/professional musician reference (optional)

Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at  or csejobs prior to 5:00 p.m. on the document deadline date.

The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a nonprofit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER:

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Chico State Enterprises provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It is Chico State Enterprises’ policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work.