New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra

Open Position: Member and Volunteer Manager

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Position: Member and Volunteer Manager

Organization: New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra (NJIO)

Location: Summit, NJ (hybrid position)

Hours: ~6-12 hours weekly, average 8 hours

Pay: $22/hr, W-2 employee

Target Start Date: August 27th, 2026

Application Deadline: July 24th, 2026

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Job Description:

New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra (NJIO) is seeking a warm, patient, and detail-oriented Member and Volunteer Manager to serve as the primary point of contact and support system for our orchestra members. This role is central to the member experience at NJIO, from the moment a prospective member first inquires through every rehearsal and concert of the season. The ideal candidate is a relationship-builder who thrives on solving problems, keeping things organized, and making people feel welcome and valued.

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Download the full job description for a listing of key responsibilities 

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Time Commitment:

This is a hybrid position. Any work from home can be done on a flexible schedule. This position is

required to be onsite (Summit, NJ) for rehearsals, concerts, summer rehearsals, and other events.

• Rehearsals: Thursdays 4:00-9:45pm, September through April

• 4 annual concerts: Sundays in November, December, February, and April (various venues in Union, Morris, or Essex counties)

• Summer rehearsals: Select evenings in July/August (~6-10 dates)

• TBD events (typically Thursday evenings or Sundays)

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Required skills and strengths:

• Warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental personality

• Able to handle sensitive personal information with discretion

• Organized and forward-thinking

• Collaborative coworker

• Enjoys working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities

• Enjoyment of classical music

• Able to attend most or all rehearsals, concerts, and events listed above

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

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Bonus points for:

• Knowledgeable about classical music

• Previous experience with nonprofits or other community coordination

• Able to lift 10–20 lbs for event set-up

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To apply:​

Please send the following to Allison Russo, Managing Director at ARusso@NJIO.org by July 24th, 2026:

• Your resume

• A brief paragraph (3-5 sentences) about why this role interests you specifically (in the body

• of the email or a separate document)

• 2 references (in body of the email or a separate document)