Job Listing: Company Manager

Part-time, Local

In-person 2 days per week and for events, remote option for remaining hours

Responsibilities:

Production and Artistic:

• Hire and manage all production staff for operas and events involving artists.
• Support the Artistic Director
• Implement artistic administration, including contracting, communications, scheduling, travel, housing, and logistics.
• Supervise and manage the execution of artistic, production, and production-related tasks.
• On-site event management for all productions and special events
• Oversee production management for concert operas and fully staged operas as needed, including weekend/night responsibilities approximately 15-20 days a year.
• Compile information for programs to be designed by an outside contractor.
• Liaise with the communications department for programmatic marketing.
• Coordinate with artistic and front-of-house staff for productions, including hiring, training, and implementation.
• Handle venue communications and rentals.
• Oversee audition logistics and communications.
• Prepare and/or procure supertitles.
• Create and manage supertitle rental contracts, and maintain the supertitle rental library.
• Perform other artistic and production duties as needed.
• Promote a positive overall image of the company.

Phone and Email Communication:

• Answer phone calls and emails during regular business hours.
• Assist patrons with inquiries or direct them to the appropriate staff member.

Marketing/Communications Support:

• Assist the Director of External Communications with public/media relations.
• Support social media management, Mailchimp, Squarespace, and other media relations tasks.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets,Voice etc.) and marketing and communications support tools (Meta, Mailchimp, Squarespace).
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, both in person and remotely.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with staff, volunteers, and partners.
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Opera Baltimore.
• Basic knowledge of nonprofit governance, regulations, and best practice - or willingness to learn for the job.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed for events and programs (event dates are pre-determined for the full season.)

Position Details:

• Part Time: 20-25 hours per week
• In person 2 days per week and for events, Remote option for remaining hours
• Pay Rate: $20-$25/hour, commensurate with experience

To Apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter to Julia Cooke, Artistic and General Director, at [email protected], with “Company Manager Application” in the subject line. Submissions will be accepted until July 22nd, 2024. Job begins August 21st, 2024.

443.445.0226 (office)