Looking for a job and need to know where to look? Although you may find some teaching and administrative positions on job sites such as Indeed and Monster, most music-related positions have their own special sites. Check these locations to view listings in your specific music field.
Eastman’s Opportunities & Job Board
This Opportunities & Job Board lists employment, internship, volunteer, competition, and other programs that have been submitted by organizations particularly interested in hiring or connecting with Eastman students and alumni.
Local Rochester Options 
Looking for a campus job or something in the Rochester area? Here are some local job options.
Internship Options
Looking for an academic or summer internship? If you are interested in music internships, check out Eastman’s Arts Leadership Program (which guarantees 2 paid internships if accepted). In addition, here are some music organizations that host interns.
Music Specific Job Boards:
General, Arts Administration, and Executive
- NEC Bridge (free student access to enrolled Eastman students)
- Musical America
- Chamber Music America
- New York Foundation for the Arts
- Music Match music industry board
- Indeed (Not music-specific, but highlights local positions)
- Monster (Not music-specific, but highlights local positions)
Positions in Higher Education
- Chronicle Vitae
- Higher Ed Jobs
- College Music Society (individual membership required)
- Inside Higher Ed
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- AcademicKeys
- NEC Bridge (free student access to enrolled Eastman students)
Conducting
(see HIGHER EDUCATION)
Orchestral/Performance Positions
- International Musician (individual membership required)
- NEC Bridge (access given to enrolled Eastman students)
- Audition Cafe
- Musical Chairs
- American Federation of Musicians (individual membership required)
Local K-12 Teaching Positions
Church Musicians
- Musica Sacra
- AGO Positions (individual membership required)
- Church Staffing
- National Association of Pastoral Musicians
- Association of Anglican Musicians (individual membership required)
- Episcopal News Service
- Association of Lutheran Church Musicians
- Presbyterian Association of Musicians
- United Methodist Jobs
- UCC Musicians Association (individual membership required)
- National Baptist Convention Openings
- Catholic Jobs
- Unitarian Universalist Boards
- Church Jobs
Military Positions
- The United States Army Field Band – Job listings for the Concert Band, Soldiers’ Chorus, Jazz Ambassadors, and Volunteers.
- The United States Navy Band
- The United States Air Force Band
- The United States Coast Guard Band
- “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band
Employers
Are you interested in hiring an Eastman student? Please submit an opportunity with our Eastman’s Opportunities & Job Board Form. Please only submit full- or part-time positions and volunteer opportunities. If you are looking for someone to fill in for a one-time gig, such as a performer for a wedding, please go to our Gig Service page.
Meet with an Advisor
Make an appointment with an Eastman Career Advisor to explore topics and discover resources.
Are you a dual degree student? You can also utilize the Gwen M Greene Career at the University of Rochester.