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Position Information
Job Title
Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival Operations Manager
Position Number
500340
Vacancy Open to
All Candidates
Department
AAH School of Music
Department Homepage
https://fourseasons.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department
MUSIC, SCHOOL OF
Division
Academic Affairs
Classification Title
Manager
Working Title
Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival Operations Manager
Number of Vacancies
1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
1.00
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
$54,249 - $58,000
Position Location (City)
Greenville
Position Type
Non-Faculty
Job Category
Non-Faculty Professional
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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.
Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.
ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.
The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND THE FOUR SEASONS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL:
The School of Music, in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, has an enrollment of over 250 music majors and minors with over 60 faculty and staff. Now in its 23rd Season, The Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival brings internationally renowned musicians to North Carolina and beyond for concerts, community engagement and interactive initiatives throughout each year.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival Operations Manager is an integral part of the Four Seasons administrative team. In coordination with the Artistic Director and the Managing Director, the Operations Manager will coordinate and carry out all concert, initiative, and special events operations and coordinate and carry out all day-to-day operations of the Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival. It is necessary that the Operations Manager be an active participant in all Four Seasons planning and the implementation of all Four Seasons business at the highest level. Working and coordinating with Four Seasons team members, and interacting positively with musicians, patrons, donors, community members, vendors and business partners is an expected part of this position.
Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Master's degree; or will accept in substitution a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in an administrative capacity or equivalent experience.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
Valid Drivers License
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
N/A
Special Instructions to Applicant
ECU requires applicants to complete a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position at ecu.peopleadmin.comCandidates must also upload the following items:

• Cover letter
• CV/Resume
• List of two to three references with contact information

Official transcripts will be required of finalists of the position.
Proper documentation of identity, employability, and official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, 2-3 Letters of Recommendation will be required. An automatic email will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the references section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of Recommendation submitted via the applicant tracking system will be verified and considered toward meeting this requirement.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Job Open Date
07/31/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
08/20/2026
Initial Screening Begins
Rank Level
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/95911
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Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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