Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$70k–$80k/yr
The Manager of Orchestra Operations & Personnel serves as the primary management representative for the Washington National Opera Orchestra (WNO) and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of orchestra operatio…
Skills: Orchestra management, Collective bargaining, Personnel management, Budgeting, Payroll administration
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$60k–$65k/yr
The Rehearsal Assistant Manager: Artist Services serves as the primary point of contact for all visiting artists, oversees their travel and hospitality, and all ticket requests for artists and staff. In addition, they wo…
Skills: Artist services, Production administration, Logistics management, Payroll processing, Accounts payable
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$27/hr
WNO is hiring a temporary Costume Production Assistant to coordinate logistics and activities related to the preparation of costumes for WNO productions as assigned. You will ensure that all production activities meet th…
Skills: Costume production, Logistics coordination, Fitting scheduling, Costume maintenance, Budgeting
Washington, District of Columbia, United States • On-site
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The Manager of Orchestra Operations & Personnel oversees day-to-day administration, including musician contracting, scheduling, payroll, and labor relations under the AFM Collective Bargaining Agreement. They also collaborate across departments to support artistic planning, budgeting, and the successful execution of opera productions.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in orchestra or performing arts management. Demonstrated expertise in administering AFM collective bargaining agreements and managing orchestra budgets and payroll is required.
The Manager of Orchestra Operations & Personnel serves as the primary management representative for the Washington National Opera Orchestra (WNO) and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of orchestra operations and personnel. As the department's lead orchestra administrator, the Manager oversees orchestra personnel management, administration of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Collective Bargaining Agreement, orchestra scheduling, musician contracting, payroll administration, budgeting, media services, and serves as management liaison to the Orchestra Committee and AFM Local 161-710.
As a member of the Artistic Planning & Operations department, the Manager collaborates closely with Artistic, Music, Production, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Artist Services, Development, Marketing, and visiting artistic personnel to ensure the successful planning and execution of WNO productions and special events.
The position also supports broader departmental initiatives and may assume selected artistic operations responsibilities and special projects over time, with responsibilities evolving based on departmental priorities and the successful candidate's experience, interests, and demonstrated performance.
Orchestra Operations & Personnel
Departmental Operations & Special Projects
Budgeting & Financial Administration
Organizational Collaboration
Qualifications
We inspire, connect & enrich our community, shape the future of opera, and illuminate the American and human experience.
Under the stewardship of General Director Timothy O'Leary and Artistic Director Francesca Zambello, Washington National Opera continues to move confidently forward on a great adventure that began when the company was founded in 1956. Seven decades and countless artistic leaps later, the Opera has achieved the stature of a world class company and is starting a new chapter as an independent nonprofit arts organization. Washington National Opera has earned its position through the number and quality of its new productions and by championing lesser known works of significant musical worth rarely presented on today's opera stages. It is committed to sustaining new American opera, presenting new works in crucial second productions to expand the operatic repertory. It has been hailed for its work with operas on the epic scale, as the British magazine Opera Now recently stated, "Washington National Opera is carving out a new area of expertise . . . staging grand spectacles to exacting standards with precision and power not often seen even at the world's top houses." The company is also known for its discovery and nurturing of important young talent and the international collaboration system it has pioneered with leading foreign opera companies.
Offices: 6955 Willow St NW, #377, Washington, District of Columbia 20012, US · 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Suite 210, Washington, DC 20037, US · 6925 Willow St NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, District of Columbia 20012, US
We inspire, connect & enrich our community, shape the future of opera, and illuminate the American and human experience.
Under the stewardship of General Director Timothy O'Leary and Artistic Director Francesca Zambello, Washington National Opera continues to move confidently forward on a great adventure that began when the company was founded in 1956. Seven decades and countless artistic leaps later, the Opera has achieved the stature of a world class company and is starting a new chapter as an independent nonprofit arts organization. Washington National Opera has earned its position through the number and quality of its new productions and by championing lesser known works of significant musical worth rarely presented on today's opera stages. It is committed to sustaining new American opera, presenting new works in crucial second productions to expand the operatic repertory. It has been hailed for its work with operas on the epic scale, as the British magazine Opera Now recently stated, "Washington National Opera is carving out a new area of expertise . . . staging grand spectacles to exacting standards with precision and power not often seen even at the world's top houses." The company is also known for its discovery and nurturing of important young talent and the international collaboration system it has pioneered with leading foreign opera companies.
Offices: 6955 Willow St NW, #377, Washington, District of Columbia 20012, US · 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Suite 210, Washington, DC 20037, US · 6925 Willow St NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, District of Columbia 20012, US
