Current job openings
Montavilla Jazz is building its 2027 team to support our year-round programs and annual festival celebrating Portland’s jazz artists. All positions are part-time, seasonal opportunities, with hiring expected to begin in early 2027; selection timelines and start dates vary by role. Explore the opportunities below and email hiring@montavillajazz.org to express your interest; we’ll follow up about next steps as hiring for each role gets underway.
Communications Director
Compensation: $36.54–$42.63/hour, commensurate with experience
Position Type: Part-Time, Exempt (20 hours/week)
Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid: remote and in-person)
Reports to: Executive Director
Position Overview
Montavilla Jazz seeks a creative, strategic communications leader to shape the organization's public voice and deepen engagement with audiences, donors, sponsors, artists, and the community. The Communications Director leads marketing, storytelling, media relations, and digital communications while helping grow attendance, strengthen fundraising efforts, and expand awareness of Montavilla Jazz's year-round programs and annual festival.
Working closely with the Executive Director, board members, artists, and community partners, this position activates the organization's brand across web, email, social media, print, and earned media to advance Montavilla Jazz's mission and strategic goals.
Email hiring@montavillajazz.org to apply.
Digital Marketing Manager
Compensation: $30–$34/hour, commensurate with experience
Position Type: Part-Time, Hourly, Nonexempt
Schedule: 20 hours/week
Location: Portland, OR, hybrid remote and in-person work required
Reports to: Executive Director
Benefits: Flexible schedule, paid time off, and access to festival and partner events
Position Overview
The Digital Marketing Manager is a hands-on, year-round position responsible for planning and delivering Montavilla Jazz’s digital marketing and day-to-day communications. The role strengthens audience engagement and program visibility through coordinated campaigns and storytelling that highlight local artistry, community vitality, and youth development.
Email hiring@montavillajazz.org to apply.
Stage Manager
Compensation: 2027 pay rates to be determined.
Position Type: Part-time, Seasonal Employee
Dates: September 3–5, 2027 (orientation required)
Reports to: Production Manager
Position Overview
Montavilla Jazz is seeking experienced Stage Managers to oversee production at assigned festival venues during the 2027 Montavilla Jazz Festival. Stage Managers keep performances running on schedule, coordinate artists and production staff, supervise Stage Crew, and help deliver a seamless experience for performers and audiences.
Email hiring@montavillajazz.org to apply.
Crew (build/strike + support)
Compensation: 2027 pay rates TBD.
Position Type: Part-time, Seasonal Employee
Dates: September 2–6, 2027 (orientation required)
Reports to: Operations Manager
Email hiring@montavillajazz.org to apply.
Box Office Associate
Compensation: 2027 pay rates TBD.
Position Type: Part-time, Seasonal Employee
Dates: September 4–5, 2027 (orientation required)
Reports to: Operations Manager
Email hiring@montavillajazz.org to apply.
Merch Associate
Compensation: 2027 pay rates TBD.
Position Type: Part-time, Seasonal Employee
Dates: September 4–5, 2027 (orientation required)
Reports to: Operations Manager
Email hiring@montavillajazz.org to apply.