Reports to: Director of Artistic Administration
Employment Status:  Full-time, Exempt
Compensation:  Range is $50,000 – $55,000 based on experience + Benefits package

POSITION SUMMARY
The Artistic Coordinator reports to the Director of Artistic Administration and supports the day-to-day artistic administration needs of The Atlanta Opera. This position serves as the primary coordinator for artist logistics/operations, auditions, travel and housing, Studio Artist administration, and departmental information management. The Artistic Coordinator works closely with Artistic, Production, Marketing, Development, Finance, and Community Engagement to ensure the successful execution of productions, concerts, festivals, auditions, and special events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following duties in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Coordinate artist travel, housing, rental cars, itineraries, welcome materials, backstage access, parking assignments, and other logistical needs for guest artists, Studio Artists, conductors, directors, clinicians, and other artistic personnel.
• Coordinate auditions for principal artists, Studio Artists, chorus, orchestra, and other artistic personnel, including scheduling, communications, materials, recordings, and audition logistics.
• Maintain artist, manager, agency, and production databases, including artist debuts, contact information, cast sheets, face pages, arrival sheets, contact sheets, and other departmental records.
• Coordinate collection and distribution of artist biographies, headshots, role information, and related materials for websites, programs, season announcements, marketing materials, and other publications.
• Coordinate artist’s wellness calls and communicate artist concerns, illnesses, injuries, and other support needs to Artistic leadership and appropriate departments.
• Coordinate artist, agent, and staff comp ticket requests, dress rehearsal tickets, and related artist communications in collaboration with Marketing and Box Office.
• Assist with administration and coordination of the Studio Artist Program, including artist logistics, performances, showcases, masterclasses, and special projects.
• Coordinate information related to supers, dancers, choreographers, fight coordinators, intimacy coordinators, and other assigned artistic personnel.
• Assist with artist participation in donor events, receptions, galas, educational activities, and other company events.
• Maintain departmental templates, procedures, forms, and administrative systems, including SharePoint records and departmental files.
• Attend meetings, auditions, rehearsals, performances, and special events as required.
• Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in music, stage management or related field preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required.
• Knowledge or strong interest in opera preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments
• Work evening and weekend obligations during the opera season.
• Ability to sit at a desk for up to and over eight hours per day.
• Ability to communicate using a phone and headset.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner.

BENEFITS OFFERED
The Atlanta Opera offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to ensure your health and well-being.
• Flexible Spending Plans: Options to manage your healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Additional Voluntary Coverage Options: Extra insurance options to suit your personal needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: Plan for your future with a retirement plan that includes employer contributions.
• Paid Holidays, PTO, and Sick Leave: Generous time off to ensure work-life balance and personal well-being.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]
• Include Artistic Coordinator in the subject line.
• As party of the hiring process, candidates may be required to complete a skills assessment.
• No phone calls please.

Reports to: Directors of Production
Employment Status:  Full-time, Exempt
Preferred Start Date:  ASAP
Compensation:  Range is $80,000 – $90,000 BOE + Benefits Package

POSITION SUMMARY
The Costume Director is responsible for overseeing the Costume and Wardrobe Departments to produce world-class opera productions, both grand and intimate. This role ensures smooth daily operations of the shop and wardrobe facilities during the producing season. The Costume Director coordinates with the Designer to manage all costume items, including their purchase, construction, alteration, and maintenance for TAO productions. They support the artistic vision of the production, ensuring costumes are realized collaboratively, creatively, and within budget. Additionally, the Costume Director oversees the rental stock and rental program. This position reports to the Director of Production Planning and the Director of Production Operations..

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following duties in addition to other duties as assigned.

• Leadership and Teamwork: Demonstrate leadership through teamwork, respect, accountability, inclusion, delegation, communication, and fostering a positive working environment. Actively promote a culture of job safety.
• Inclusive Work Environment: Ensure that all costume shop workspaces, including the shop floor, fittings, quick-change spaces, and other areas under the costume department’s purview, are inclusive and respectful for performers, designers, and staff.
• Oversight and Hiring: Oversee a staff of 6-10, including full-time seasonal, part-time, and over-hire positions. Manage union/non-union labor wardrobe show crews. Act as the liaison with Hair and Makeup teams and designers. Hire and recruit over-hires, staff positions, and other roles as needed for costume support.
• Costume Production Management: Schedule, coordinate, and supervise the fabrication and procurement of costumes for all productions. Collaborate with and guide costume designers to realize their designs within budget, time, and infrastructure constraints.
• Project Management: Time and multitasking management for successful oversite of many projects at once. Including overlapping production periods, build timelines, and season planning.
• Financial Management: Suggest scope adjustments, estimate project costs based on design information, participate in forecasting and cash flow for the department, track and project expenses (materials, labor, rentals, outsourcing), handle financial reconciliation, manage payroll, and supervise all costume shop labor within budget.
• Communication and Collaboration: Maintain strong communication and collaboration with stage management, directors, designers, and TAO staff.
• Stock and Rental Management: Manage existing stock and costume rental packages, consult on outgoing and incoming rental projects with the Production Team, and manage the costume rental supervisor.
• Outsourcing Relationships: Develop and source relationships with costume fabrication shops or individuals for potential outsourcing of costume fabrication.
• Support TAO Activities: Support all other activities of TAO requiring costume department involvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Management and Leadership Skills: Demonstrated high level of management and leadership skills, including excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service abilities. Excellent time management skills.
• Creative Collaboration: Ability to creatively collaborate with a diverse range of designers and design processes, and willingness to adjust the production process to meet project needs. Understand and respect diverse perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, values, and viewpoints.
• Body Diversity Awareness: Understanding of body diversity and commitment to leading a body-positive costume shop.
• Written Communication Skills: Strong written communication skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) or similar software, and the ability to learn new or updated software.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring efficient project execution according to schedule and deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor/Bachelor of Fine Arts and/or graduate degree in Costume Technology or Management, or equivalent work experience in a professional theatrical costume shop.
• Experience: At least ten (10) years of work experience in costume production and/or in a costume shop environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of costume construction techniques and practices, design techniques, materials, and industry trends.
• Availability: Ability to work 6 days a week, including nights, weekends, holidays, and over 12 hours in a day as required by the production schedule.
• Performing Arts Knowledge: Working knowledge of the performing arts, including Opera, Theatre, and Dance.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

BENEFITS OFFERED
The Atlanta Opera offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to ensure your health and well-being.
• Flexible Spending Plans: Options to manage your healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Additional Voluntary Coverage Options: Extra insurance options to suit your personal needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: Plan for your future with a retirement plan that includes employer contributions.
• Paid Holidays, PTO, and Sick Leave: Generous time off to ensure work-life balance and personal well-being.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please submit your resume with a cover letter, and references to [email protected]
• Include Costume Director in the subject line.
• No phone calls please.