Auditions & Jobs

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and process offer letters and contracts for artists, supers, dancers.  Assist with chorus and orchestra contracts as needed.
• Maintain database of artists and agents.
• Manage the visa process for international artists.
• Prepare guest artist payroll.
• Arrange artist and production travel, housing, and transportation.
• Coordinate and assist with artists daily company needs.
• Prepare itineraries and welcome packets for artists.
• Prepare check requests for reconciliation of expenditures.
• Process credit card expenses.
• Process comp ticket requests.
• Assist with the setup for orchestra and chorus rehearsals.
• Assist with dancer, super, and children needs.
• Assist with auditions where needed.
• Collaborate with other departments on interdepartmental needs.
• Other duties, as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• 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.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in music or related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Position requires 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.

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have experience as a draper in a professional costume shop, and as such be able to drape or draft costumes as rendered by the costume designer and supervise the cutting and construction of costumes by your team.
• Conduct fittings with costume designer, and keep the build on schedule.
• Experience with fitting and altering rented and purchased costumes, adhering strictly to accepted practices for rented costumes.
• Must have experience with a wide variety of materials, proficiency with operating and trouble-shooting industrial sewing machines, and excellent communication skills.
• Must maintain a calm and professional attitude at all times, and manage own workload and that of team, under the supervision of the Costume Director

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job-related experience.
• Proficiency in advanced sewing techniques.
• Experience using industrial sewing equipment.
• Experience supervising costume staff.
• Demonstrated proficiency drafting/draping patterns for costuming.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Some evening and weekend work

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

• Manage operation of TAO’s relational database system (Tessitura) and maintain the integrity of donor and patron records in the database.
• Act as TAO’s representative within the Atlanta Tessitura Consortium and serve on the Consortium’s Advisory Committee to advocate for the TAO’s needs and preferences within the Consortium.
• Manage data entry and tracking, reports, list management, extractions, and other tasks as assigned to provide support to the Development and Marketing teams.
• Provide budget and cash flow forecasts based on donor pipeline and solicitations, and anticipated box office, digital, and other sales.
• Use electronic screening and data-mining techniques to identify prospects for major gifts, endowed gifts, special project funding, and annual/sustaining support, as well as potential subscribers and ticket buyers.
• Manage gift processing and acknowledgments, ensuring the timely processing of gifts, pledges, and payments, along with acknowledgement letters, forms, cards, receipts and premiums across multiple Atlanta Opera fundraising campaigns.
• Produce weekly reports for the Development team including contribution, solicitation and campaign reports.
• Conduct research on individual, corporate, and foundation philanthropic prospects according to affinity, ability, and access, by synthesizing information from multiple sources into coherent and accurate solicitation profiles.
• Create and manage portfolio reports, dashboards, and metrics tabulations for the activities with the Chief Advancement Officer and gift staff.
• Maintain the General Ledger Codes, Funds, Campaigns, Source Codes, Elevated Events, Attributes, Constituencies, and other essential elements of the Tessitura database.
• Extract Tessitura data and prepare it for upload into the organization’s finance software.
• Assist donors with gift inquiries, providing information and materials as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all donor records and TAO financial information.
• Coordinate Tessitura training and assistance for all TAO users.
• Oversee the maintenance and enforcement of database policies and procedures for both Development and Marketing.
• Be well informed on all current Opera programs and activities, and the expansion planning objectives of the Opera in order to represent them to prospects and donors.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent customer service and demonstrated success with face-to-face relationship-building with clients, vendors, donors, or customers.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Superior communication (written/oral) skills required.
• Track record of attentiveness to detail, meeting deadlines, documentation, and timeliness necessary.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously with excellent follow-through skills.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree and commitment to mission required.
• A minimum of three years of experience in database management, with emphasis on gift processing or development services.
• Advanced experience with Tessitura, including user interface and data schematics.
• Proficiency with all Office Suite software including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot table creation and manipulation.
• Experience managing data and manipulating database information.
• SQL facility preferred.
• Position requires 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 perform the functions of the position in a safe manner.

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

• Responsible and accountable (with Chief of Marketing) for setting The Atlanta Opera’s annual ticketed revenue goals for both digital and in-person performances and projects.  

• Monitor key performance indicators and report accurate KPIs regularly to Chief of Marketing, Managing Director and General Director. 
• Aggressively pursue revenue goals with a combination of targeted promotions and advertisement. 
• Form and enact strategies related to customer acquisition, retention, migration, and revenue maximization. 
• With the Chief of Marketing, create a comprehensive marketing plan that supports the opera’s programmatic and institutional initiatives. 
• Responsible for ensuring exceptional customer service throughout every stage of patrons’ interaction with The Atlanta Opera.  

• Supervises marketing staff. 
• Provide support for and implement marketing activities including subscription and single ticket sales campaigns for live and digital events, advertising, telemarketing, special promotions, direct mail, and audience development campaigns; Includes media buying. 
• Assist with communication of marketing initiatives across departments. 
• Supervise the production of marketing deliverables, including advertising (print, broadcast, outdoor, online), direct mail, e-mail, promotional materials, and other collateral in cooperation with Creative Services consultants. 
• Help manage the marketing budget and costs associated with marketing programs while reporting updates to Chief of Marketing & Audience Development. 

• Supervise process and ensure on-time production of program books. 
• Write press releases, emails, and other opera communication as needed. 

COMPETENCIES

• 5+years in marketing, communications, and PR, with progressively increasing management experience and demonstrated achievement of event-based revenue goals 
• Supervisory experience 
• Experience in arts and event marketing is strongly desired with up-to-date knowledge of the intricacies of digital marketing and segmentation 
• Excellent written and oral communication, and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently 
• Strong analytical and budget skills 
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Collaborative team player 

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience using Tessitura or other CRM databases (Tessitura preferred) 
• Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner  

• Position requires evening and weekend obligations during the opera season 

Compensation is tied to revenue goal achievement, with base salary and performance-based bonuses. 

Please email cover letter and resume with references to resumes@atlantaopera.org, and include Director of Sales & Marketing in the subject line. No phone calls please.

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Opera’s education programming including scheduling of in-school performances and workshops, marketing of education programs, and creation of curriculum/educational materials.
• Continue to strengthen and build new relationships with Georgia schools and venues, GMEA, and local arts networks to raise awareness about the Opera’s education program.
• Oversee student Final Dress Rehearsal Program.
• Work with teaching artists to develop in-school opera workshops and residency curriculum.
• Oversee all marketing and education materials produced for programs.
• Maintain department calendar and scheduling.
• Update and maintain department database as well as manage contacts in Tessitura database.
• Create, distribute, and track survey data for all programs.
• Support in creation of adult education programming offerings.
• Support in creation of digital education programming offerings.
• Assist with university programming and partnerships.
• Support company-wide Veterans and EDI initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned. 

COMPETENCIES

• Previous arts administration or K-12 classroom experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to design educational programming for diverse populations.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage projects simultaneously.
• Self-starting and solution oriented.
• Patience, flexibility, and collaborative.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Music, Theater, Education, or related field.
• A minimum of two years of experience in arts administration, arts education, or teaching.
• Knowledge of opera. (preferred)
• Knowledge of Georgia education community, education institutions, and school systems. (preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Perform the functions of the position in a safe manner.
• Position requires evening and weekend obligations during the opera season and Studio Tour.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Solicit and secure gifts $2,500 to $100,000 and above for unrestricted and restricted purposes
• Work closely with members of the development team 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
• Provide a reasonable and timely schedule for pledges and payments for assigned donors

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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; polished presentation skills

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ 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
• Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner

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

• Liaise with Lighting Designers for light plot and specifications, providing necessary information (ground plans, inventory lists, preliminary schedules, etc.…);
• Draft plots as necessary, to Atlanta Opera standards;
• Advise on feasibility of design, in consultation with Technical Director/Head Electrician, with respect to venue limitations, inventory, budget, schedule, and other special concerns;
• Plan electrics hang, focus, and cueing in consultation with Technical Director/Head Electrician;
• Make orders of lighting equipment (rental gear, expendables, special equipment, etc.…)
• In coordination with Technical Director, manage electrics budget;
• Working with Head Electrician, supervise hanging of all lights and lighting equipment
• Supervise focus
• Attend all services with Lighting Designer;
• Call follow spot cues, as necessary;
• Attend all performances, as necessary;
• In coordination with Head Electrician, create and maintain all TAO lighting equipment (owned, rented, or borrowed);
• In coordination with Technical Director/Head Electrician, maintain all communication equipment (clear-com headsets, two-way radios, etc.…);
• Coordinate with Technical Director/Head Electrician, supervise audio/visual technician in venue;
• Advise/provide technical support as needed with respect to lighting at special events or functions, as needed and requested;
• Other duties, as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• 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;
• Excellent computer skills and aptitude, especially using the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as the ability to quickly learn new software programs;
• Proficient digital drafting, VectorWorks preferred;
• ETC Board and dimming knowledge not required but an asset;
• Knowledge or strong interest in opera preferred;
• Ability to work collaboratively within production team and with multiple departments.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre or related field;
• At least five years’ work experience in theatrical production with a demonstrated track record of increased responsibility;
• 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 and carry up to 50 pounds;
• Have valid driver’s license;
• Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner;
• Position requires evening and weekend obligations during the opera season.

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

• Work with the Orchestra Personnel Manager to execute orchestra contracts.
• Ensure that orchestra service conditions comply with the current CBA requirement.
• Prepare orchestra and chorus payroll for finance.
• Maintain all cut lists and communicate to artist and creative team.
• Contract seasonal staff (rehearsal pianist, children’s chorus master, etc.).
• Work with Artistic Administrator and Chorus Master to contract chorus and other mainstage chorus roles (chorus bit, etc.).
• Maintain and distribute rehearsal schedules for chorus and orchestra.
• Assist with setup for orchestra and chorus rehearsals.
• Oversee preparation and rental of supertitles.
• Obtain performance and digital streaming rights for all opera programming.
• Organize chorus and orchestra auditions as needed.
• Serve as orchestra and chorus librarian; ordering, marking, and distributing appropriate parts.
• Maintain music library as well as performance rights database.
• Collaborate with other departments on interdepartmental needs.
• Other artist services as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• At least three years of work experience in opera.
• 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.
• Ability to evaluate vocal and performance skill.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in music or related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Position requires 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.

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sews, either by hand or machine, the costumes assigned by the team leader (First Hand or Cutter)
• Manages time effectively on each sewing project
• Maintains work area, including sewing machinery necessary to keep work moving effectively
• Communicates with other team members concerning problems and possible solutions
• Other duties, as assigned

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in a professional costume shop required.
• Familiarity with a wide range of fabrics and materials.
• Knowledgeable in garment construction including fabric preparation, pressing, and industry sewing techniques.
• Excellent garment construction skills demonstrating experience in a variety of machine sewing techniques as well as hand sewing techniques.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency at operating industrial and domestic sewing machines including but not limited to; single needle industrial; industrial zig-zag; overlock; merrow or serger; domestic straight and zig-zag machines.
• Ability to operate industrial steam iron.
• Be able to follow directions, ask questions, manage time and be professional.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time each day.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Punctual, personable and interested in building and expanding their skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner.

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Young Artist Program (Studio Artists).
• Serve as first point of contact for the daily needs of YAP artists, coaches, and guests.
• Coordinate and promote all auditions for both the studio and mainstage artists and assist with all aspects of the audition process, including but not limited to; logistics, status notifications, and travel for finalists.
• Schedule daily, monthly, annual activities for studio artists as approved by the Artistic Administrator.
• Maintain YAP database and assist in reviewing applicants for final auditions.
• Develop and coordinate curricular opportunities such as masterclasses, language lessons, and workshops.
• Coordinate logistics for ancillary programs, giglets, and audience development activities involving the studio artists.
• Produce, manage, and distribute daily schedule amendments, weekly schedules, and monthly calendars as well as overseeing release requests.
• Assist Artistic Administrator with generating overall budget activity throughout each fiscal year, overseeing financial records, processing invoices, budget re-forecasting, and future season budget planning for YAP.
• Process YAP credit card expenses.
• Organize internal/external engagements for studio artists with Artistic Administrator.
• Prepare contracts for YAP studio artists, coaches, and guests.
• Process payroll for the studio artists.
• Create programs for recitals, special events, master classes, patron events, etc.
• Assist with selecting YAP artists along with the Artistic Director and Artistic Administrator.
• Collaborate with other departments on interdepartmental needs.
• Other artist services as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• 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.
• Ability to evaluate vocal and performance skill.
• Knowledge or strong interest in opera preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in music or related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Position requires 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.

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