Auditions & Jobs

Requirements:

• Audition submissions are open to all singers, even those who have previously auditioned for The Atlanta Opera Chorus.
• Singers must be a local/regional resident, due to requirements of the rehearsal schedule of each opera.
• Must be available to rehearse evenings and weekends.

Audition preparation:

• Please prepare three selections – (Two arias, one must be in Italian. No art songs, please.)
• One classical musical theater piece, such as Rodgers and Hammerstein

A pianist will be provided, or you may bring your own. Resume deadline is Monday, April 22, 2019

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and manage the Annual Fund
• Identify, cultivate and solicit donors, both new and current, for the Annual Fund through personal solicitations, direct mail, phone and email
• Ensure the accurate and timely documentation of solicitations, and stewardship requirements in Tessitura, our donor management system, for all assigned constituencies
• Provide a reasonable and timely outlook on pledges and payments for all assigned constituencies
• Assist the Events and Volunteer Manager in providing lists and recommended donor invitations for donor cultivation and stewardship events
• Assist the Director of Development Operations in managing the donor benefit structure and coordinate with the Development team to ensure donor benefit fulfillment
• Manage Final Dress Rehearsal invitations for each production
• Manage the planning and distribution of tickets and material for intermezzos and other production related cultivation efforts and benefits in coordination with the Events and Volunteer Manager to ensure excellent patron cultivation and donor stewardship experiences
• Work with the Director of Development Operations in organizing and supervising any annual tele-fundraising campaign and direct mail solicitations in accordance with the department annual plan
• Provide website and social media content regarding the Annual Fund to the marketing department
• Work closely with Marketing and Communications Department to integrate ticket holder data into development pipeline
• Maintain donor communication efforts through phone, individual meetings, email and correspondence
• Assist in coordinating development copy for newsletters, email, playbills, season program, acknowledgements and other materials
• Other duties, as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; polished presentation skills a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and achieve results in a timely fashion
• Ability to work collaboratively within the fundraising team and with other departments

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 2-3 years of fund-raising experience with demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding organizational goals
• Experience with relational databases, such as Tessitura or Raiser’s Edge, preferred
• Evening and weekend obligations during the opera season, including donor cultivation and show performances
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to sit at a desk for up to and over eight hours per day
• Ability to communicate using a phone and headset
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Please email cover letter and resume with references to resumes@atlantaopera.org, and include Annual Fund Manager in the subject line. No phone calls please.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Solicit and secure gifts $2,500 to $10,000 and above for unrestricted and restricted purposes
• Work closely with the Annual Fund manager and Director of Business Operations to create and implement strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, and acquire new donors
• Renew and upgrade annual donors
• Initiate contact and secure face-to-face cultivation and solicitation meetings with donors and prospects
• Continuously manage and update portfolio activity in the Tessitura donor database
• Draft donor solicitations and correspondence
• General Development Project Management oversight

COMPETENCIES

• A proven track record of measurable success in securing gifts in fundraising
• Extensive knowledge of fundraising approaches, and the highest levels of interpersonal skills
• Skills in relationship building, communications, prioritizing, negotiation and influencing, self-motivation, and possess temperament to work with all organizational levels
• Strong strategic planning and organizational skills, ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to maintain the highest levels of discretion and integrity
• Familiarity with the Atlanta fundraising landscape and arts community preferred

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of direct solicitation experience with demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding organizational goals
• Experience with relational databases, such as Tessitura or Raiser’s Edge, preferred
• Conversant knowledge of Opera preferred
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Evening and weekend obligations during the opera season, including donor cultivation events and show performances
• Ability to sit at a desk for up to and over eight hours per day
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Please email cover letter and resume with references to resumes@atlantaopera.org, and include Individual Giving Officer in the subject line. No phone calls please.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft proposals and reports for funding partners and prospects
• Manage a portfolio of 50-60 institutional donors
• Research new potential funding opportunities
• Maintain relationships with funders through timely and complete reporting
• Collaborate with Director of Development on annual planning and strategy
• Manage grants calendar, including deadlines for requests and reports, as well as annual projections
• Work with community partners to build relationships with state, local and federal government to secure public funding
• Work with Director of Finance to create and maintain a uniform budget and forecast reporting system
• Ensure all donor reporting requirements are met in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure the accurate and timely documentation of solicitations, awards, and stewardship requirements in Tessitura – our donor management system – for all assigned constituencies
• Attend performances and special events as needed with other members of development staff

COMPETENCIES

• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment in partnership with the staff, board, major donors and volunteers
• Superior writing and editing skills, with direct proposal and report-writing experience
• Excellent organizational and research skills
• An ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
• A minimum of 3 years professional experience with demonstrated success in grant writing and reporting, established institutional relationships, and fundraising achievements
• Ability to write reports and proposals in a clear, concise, and easy-to-read manner
• Proficiency with all Office Suite software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Tessitura database (or other fundraising software) experience a plus
• Position requires evening and weekend obligations during the opera season, including donor cultivation event sand show performances
• A strong interest in the performing arts desired
• 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

Please email cover letter and resume with references to resumes@atlantaopera.org, and include Institutional Giving Officer in the subject line. No phone calls please.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise the daily work of the costume shop. Maintains the work flow of built, purchased, rented or pulled costume projects in the shop by monitoring all construction processes; monitoring personnel and resource needs
• Hire seasonal shop and wardrobe staff and per-production over-hire as necessary
• Resolve staffing issues by identifying staffing needs; making recommendations for hiring and performance evaluation; training and assessing training gaps of current and new staff
• Schedule and maintain staff hours, timesheets, and pay roll
• Manage costume shop seasonal budgets and expense accounts, working closely with the accounting department to comply with all financial policies
• Schedule and attend all costume fittings to ensure consistency and construction standards
• Attend all dress rehearsals supporting the work of the Costume Coordinator and Wardrobe Supervisor
• Maintain inventory and order shop supplies
• Researching and sourcing supplies, materials and equipment
• Provide instruction and development for other employees
• Take on shop projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned

COMPENTENCIES

• Knowledge of costume history, construction techniques, and fabric
• Knowledge of draping, cutting, constructing, fitting, and alterations
• Knowledge of safety standards for costume related equipment, products and tools and their implementation is necessary
• Basic sewing machine repair and maintenance
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, DropBox)
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and management skills
• Ability to multi-task and execute projects efficiently and according to schedule

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor/Bachelor Fine Arts or graduate degree in Costume Technology or Management or equivalent work experience in a professional theatrical costume shop
• 5 years’ experience in costume technology with demonstrated supervisory experience, quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work nights and weekends

Please email cover letter and resume with references to jschmink@atlantaopera.org, and include Costume Shop Foreman in the subject line. No phone calls please.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Constructs or alters all assigned costumes according to the instructions
• Actively participates in a team
• Researches the period, style, and techniques necessary to complete the costume within the costume designer’s guidelines
• Maintains the integrity of the costume design
• Assists Costume Coordinator during fittings

COMPENTENCIES

• Ability to operate shop equipment including industrial and domestic sewing machines, multi-needle and leather sewing machines, steam irons, and cutting tools
• Hand sewing
• Ability to listen, take instruction, and participate in a team to complete the builds/alterations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Works well in a face-paced and high-pressure environment
• Ability to lift 20 pounds

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to perform a variety of construction and alteration techniques with minimum guidance
• Demonstrates proficiency hand sewing techniques
• Knowledge of/and experience in a variety of costume construction techniques including tailoring, period construction techniques, and alterations
• Demonstrates knowledge in theatrical construction and quick rigging techniques
• Understanding of period shape and how to adapt it to theatrical costumes
• Good working knowledge of costume history
• Ability to collaborate with the costume team to efficiently complete assigned projects

Please email cover letter and resume with references to jschmink@atlantaopera.org, and include Stitcher in the subject line. No phone calls please.

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To submit an actor/super application, please fill out the form below, and contact Wade Thomas at wthomas@atlantaopera.org with any questions.

Rehearsal Schedule

Friday, April 5 – 7-10pm – The Atlanta Opera Center
Saturday, April 6 – 2-5pm – The Atlanta Opera Center
Sunday, April 7 – 7-10pm – The Atlanta Opera Center
Tuesday, April 9 – 7-8:30pm – The Atlanta Opera Center
Friday, April 12 – 7-10pm – The Atlanta Opera Center
Saturday, April 13 – 2-5pm – The Atlanta Opera Center
Sunday, April 14 – 7-10:30pm – The Atlanta Opera Center
Tuesday, April 16 – 7-10:30pm – The Atlanta Opera Center
Thursday, April 18 – 7-10:30pm – The Atlanta Opera Center – Final Room Run

Saturday, April 20 – 7-11pm – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre – Piano Tech #1
Monday, April 22 – 2-5pm – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre – Piano Tech #2
Monday, April 22 – 7-10:30pm – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre – Piano Tech #3
Tuesday, April 23 – 6-10:30pm – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre – Piano Dress
Wednesday, April 24 – 6-10:30pm – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre – Orch Dress #1
Thursday, April 25 – 6-10:30pm – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre – Final Orch Dress

Saturday, April 27 – Performance #1 – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Tuesday, April 30 – Performance #2 – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Friday, May 3 – Performance #3 – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Sunday, May 5 – Performance #4 (matinee) – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Click here for more information about La traviata

To submit an actor/super application, please fill out the form below, and contact Wade Thomas at wthomas@atlantaopera.org with any questions.