Employment & Auditions

EMPLOYMENT

Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra is currently hiring for the following positions:

• Orchestra Operations Manage

AUDITIONS

The April 2025 Musician Auditions have been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
IPO is working to reschedule the auditions for Fall 2025. Please check back for further updates as they become available.
Thank you for your understanding.

INTERNSHIPS

2025 internship opportunities will be posted soon.

REQUIREMENTS:

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interns will be asked to complete predominantly administrative roles in the areas of marketing, public relations, and event management.
Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Assist Marketing and Communications Director in preparation and creation of communication materials and content (letters, eBlasts, grant proposals, etc.)
• Assist in the creation and scheduling of social media content for summer and upcoming 2025/26 season.
• Prepare program material for IPO Summer @ Olympia Fields Country Club Summer Chamber Series and the upcoming 2025/26 Season
• Update and gather musician and guest artist media materials (photos, biographies, etc.) for the upcoming 2025/26 season
• Prepare BMI and ASCAP licensing reports
• Assist with collecting, digitizing, and collating IPO archival material including press clippings, audio, video, and photographs
• Proofread marketing materials and grant proposals
• Act as IPO representative at off-site concerts (assisting both Will Call and Marketing)
• Working with Marketing and Communications Director to secure 2025/26 season program advertising, IPO Dine restaurants, and Check Out IPO library partners
• Assist other department heads within IPO on various tasks / duties

TO APPLY:
Interested parties are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to Ken Churilla, IPO Marketing and Communications Director at kchurilla@ipomusic.org.

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.