Job Opportunities

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Founded in 1965, San Diego Opera is a highly regarded member of the international opera community and an invaluable cultural resource to the San Diego region. The mission of San Diego Opera is to deliver exceptional performances and exciting, accessible programs to diverse audiences, focusing on community partnerships and the transformative and expressive power of the human voice. The company’s vision is to be recognized globally as a leading example of adaptability, innovation, and sustainability, promoting diversity on stage, in our repertoire, and in our staff and leadership, with a commitment to world-class and emerging talent, and innovative use of technology.

Artistic Administrator

San Diego Opera seeks experienced candidates to join our team as an Artistic Administrator.

POSITION DESCRIPTION (Exempt):
The Artistic Administrator reports to Director of Production and Artistic Administration and serves as an advisor to the General Director, contracts the company’s principal artists, directors and conductors, working with them and their managers to meet all needs related to the engagement. The Artistic Administrator works as an integral member of full time artistic/production team to ensure daily operations and future plans of the company are fulfilled.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Negotiate, prepare, file and manage artist contracts.
• Assist with casting, scheduling and planning of future opera seasons including recommending singers and conductors.
• Advise General Director regarding availability of artists and available production rentals for SDO productions.
• Assist in researching and producing production budgets and schedules.
• Attend weekly meetings and rehearsals, performances and special events.
• Arrange, coordinate and attend artists’ auditions, both local and in New York.
• Prepare file and manage O-1B visa applications for foreign artists, including support documentation.
• Coordinate housing and transportation for visiting artists.
• Coordinates transportation for out-of-town artists, airport pick-ups (in conjunction with volunteers).
• Create artist contact/information sheets and welcome packets and manage artist needs and communication.
• Create season timing and info sheets and distributes
• Create detailed payroll and per diem lists and provide checks to artists on performance nights.
• Coordinate and arrange invitations to visiting artists for outreach events.
• Maintains files of artists’ materials.
• Communicates with AGMA as necessary with regards to artists’ contracts, membership questions, union questions, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Network of relationships in the opera industry (e.g. artist managers, singers, directors, designers, guest conductors, music staff).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the performing arts.
• Knowledge of technique and repertoire to assist General Director in casting decisions.
• Ability to negotiate and manage contracts and budgets.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Located in San Diego with understanding this is an in office position.
• Ability to work key nights and weekends.
• Willingness to travel as requested for auditions and performances.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in Spanish a plus.
• Team player and sense of humor.

Salary range: $70,100-$74,900 with comprehensive benefits package.

Send resume and references to Jobs@sdopera.org.

Assistant to Costume Director

San Diego Opera is looking for a Costume Assistant for our 2024-2025 season. The position is hourly with some overtime.  Hours will vary depending on production schedule. Some weekend and evening work will be required.

Contract dates are listed below:

SALOME & LA TRAVIATA – February 6, 2025 – May 2, 2025 (estimated 12.5 weeks full-time)

The ideal candidate will have some experience with theatrical costumes or the fashion industry. The candidate must be a skilled computer user and know the Microsoft office suite. Expertise with FileMaker is a plus. Must be organized, flexible and knowledge of period costumes preferred. Candidate must have a car and shopping skills. Duties include research, creating costume plots/charts and show bibles.

The position will be reporting to the Costume Director and work directly with her as well as with other production departments. If you are interested in learning and advancing your career in costumes and would enjoy working in a fast paced, exciting, and creative environment, please send your resume and references to Associate Director of Production, Grace Herzog, at grace.herzog@sdopera.org.

This position includes parking, complimentary tickets to each opera, and hourly pay from $18-$20 depending on experience.  This is not a union position.