Orchestra Manager (f/m/d) for the "Staatstheater Nürnberg"

A company of the Free State of Bavaria and the City of Nuremberg

As one of the largest multi-genre theaters in Germany, inspiration and diversity not only characterize our programme with around 700 events per season, but are also lived by our employees. Our work is meaningful, inviting and inspiring, and we have high quality standards. We are looking for, initially limited until 31.08.2027 from 01.09.2026 an

Orchestra Manager (m/f/d)

You will strengthen our team with the following tasks:

• Supervising the orchestra during rehearsals and performances and ensuring that the orchestra runs smoothly

• Setting up, Dismantling and transportation of the orchestral furniture and instruments

• Orchestra conversion during concerts and performances (also in front of an audience)

• Instrument transportation in the house and to orchestra guest performances

• Ensuring the proper condition of the orchestra furniture (care, Maintenance and repair) and the proper storage of instruments

• Supervision of the sheet music archive

• Maintenance of attendance lists, audition supervision

We offer you:

employment in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L) in the version applicable to the Free State of Bavaria in a permanent employment relationship

• Annual special payment

• Employer-financed pension scheme via the supplementary pension fund

• Subsidy for capital-forming benefits

• 30 working days annual leave (this is granted mainly during the theater vacations.

• A pleasant working atmosphere in a renowned cultural company

• A company canteen

• Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket job with excellent public transport connections

• Rehearsal and performance visits to employees

• A company canteen

• A company canteen

• Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket job with excellent public transport connections and interview visits at employee conditions

• Purchasing discounts for employees via the "Corporate Benefits" platform

Are you interested? If so, please send us a detailed application by 24.05.2026

Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they are equally suitable and qualified.

The Staatstheater Nürnberg values a discrimination-sensitive working environment that is characterized by respectful cooperation and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas.

Equal opportunities are the basis of our HR work. We therefore welcome applications from all people regardless of gender, ethnic, cultural or social background, age, religion, ideology, disability or sexual identity and would particularly like to encourage people with structural experience of discrimination to apply to us.

Contact: Marion Geipel

Your profile:

• Knowledge of instruments and music

• A high degree of responsibility, flexibility and commitment

• Willingness to work flexible hours, evenings, weekends and public holidays

• An independent and proactive way of working

• The ability to work in a team, physical resilience (weights up to approx. 50 kg), technical understanding and manual skills

• IT skills in common Office applications

• Driver's license class B, driver's license class C1 is desirable