Auditions & Jobs

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works closely with the DoAA, DoP, and Associate Director of Production to gather all relevant information for each production throughout the season.
• Coordinate with the ADoP and DoAA the creation of all rehearsal schedules and works closely with the Technical Director to plan and schedule all technical and dress rehearsals for each production. TAO is currently using ProPared as the main calendar tool.
• Coordinate with the ADoP/TD to schedule all productions meetings to facilitate the smooth transfer of all relevant production information for each TAO production.
• Manages the Stage Management team in preparing the room for rehearsal, including working with the Costume Shop Staff and the Properties team to ensure all needed items are prepared prior to the start of the rehearsal period.
• The PSM will coordinate the creation and distribution of all rehearsal schedules and calendars, scenic breakdown, contact sheets, rehearsal and performance notes/reports, archival documentation for all new productions, and any other document, as needed.
• The PSM will work closely with the DoP in assessing strengths and skills of Stage Management staff and make recommendations for each season based on assessment of said staff.
• The PSM will be responsible for calling up to four (4) of the six (6) productions at TAO, based on an appraisal of specific production needs during the season. After discussion with the DoP. the PSM and DoP will then make other assignments for Stage Management as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Must be able to confidently and calmly manage.
• Must be able to read music confidently.
• Must have proven ability of leading a stage management team, union crews, and large groups of people throughout the production process.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant production experience, with a minimum of three years’ experience as a Stage Manager.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and achieve results in a timely fashion.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the Production and Artistic teams.
• Ability to communicate using a phone and headset.
• Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite
• 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 Production Stage Manager/Head of Stage Management 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
• 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
• 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.