Current opportunities are listed below. Opera Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Opera Omaha is a growth-minded, high energy, and innovative company with a demanding mission: producing opera performances in multiple formats and styles and co-creating artist-led programs for a variety of community service organizations. We believe the power of opera is transformational, and as a result supports the creation of an inventive, creative, empathetic, and inclusive community that inspires joy, self-discovery, kinder discourse, and opportunity for all.

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Status: Full Time, Salaried
Reports to: Producing Director
Salary: starting at $60,000 annually + benefits

WHO WE ARE + WHAT WE DO
Opera Omaha, a non-profit performing arts organization, is a growth-minded, high energy, and innovative company with a demanding mission: producing opera performances in multiple formats and styles and co-creating artist-led programs for a variety of community service organizations. The company highly values the creation of an inventive, creative, empathetic, and inclusive community that inspires joy, self-discovery, kinder discourse, and opportunity for all.

CREATING TOP-TIER PRODUCTIONS THROUGH RACIAL EQUITY CENTERED STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION IS A TOP PRIORITY OF OPERA OMAHA BECAUSE WE VALUE AND PROMOTE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION.

HOW YOU’D FIT IN + STAND OUT
Opera Omaha is seeking a Director of Production responsible for the realization of all technical and logistics activities and preparations for the company’s performances within multiple departments, including relationship management and development with designers, production staff, technical staff and warehouse/stagehands.

The Director of Production will join Opera Omaha at a critical time in the Company’s history, building an artistic practice under the leadership of our recently installed General Director, Allison Swenson. The Director of Production is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing the production needs and resources for the company’s mainstage productions, site-specific productions, festival productions, community programs, galas, special events and performances, and annual programming (hereinafter referred to throughout this document as, “Productions”). The Director of Production ensures that all production and technical aspects of the Productions are in adherence to established parameters and supports the artistic and financial goals of the company. The Director of Production has the discretion to resolve or recommend for resolution unforeseen circumstances that occur during the course of the season.

YOU ARE AN IDEAL CANDIDATE IF YOU ARE:

  • Well-versed in opera production timelines and resources
  • Knowledgeable in safety and emergency management procedures
  • Able to effectively manage and coach individuals in a team environment
  • Energized by building strong relationships with technical and production teams
  • Compassionate with coworkers and direct reports resulting in a human-centered culture

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES + EXPECTATIONS

  • Participate in season planning with General Director and Producing Director, including production research and budgeting for potential projects
  • Serve as the connector between company leadership and the production/technical staff and design teams, ensuring communication proliferates throughout the department and that needs are being represented and responded to (at all levels).
  • Directly supervise the coordination, acquisition/fabrication, and execution of stage properties, costume, wardrobe, wig/makeup, and stage management physical materials and labor.
  • Overall responsibility for the coordination and installation of scenic, lighting, sound, video, technical equipment, shipping/transport logistics, and related labor.
  • Production timeline and calendar management
  • In collaboration with the Producing Director, develop and manage individual production budgets, expenses and timelines.
  • Assist in developing budgets for future Productions; Provide budget research.
  • Monitor the annual production budget and cash flow (labor, scenic, electrics, costume, production logistics/infrastructure, etc.) including appropriate forecasting, maximizing efficiencies and controlling costs.
  • Prepare/maintain internal production records and archival media; document operations as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
To succeed in this position, the Director of Production will bring experience in safety, production and technical best practices in the opera, ballet or theater fields and demonstrate the ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a production environment and to deal proactively with company requirements.

  • Professional experience will be considered in lieu of an academic degree
  • Strong training in safety protocols and personnel management
  • Demonstrated experience developing and managing independent projects and highly self- motived
  • Excellent organizational, and written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated characteristics of curiosity and initiative and centering of humans
  • Experience with union crews and interpretation and implementation of union agreements.
  • Strong computer skills, including a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher) and AutoCAD and/or VectorWorks.
    Benefits:
  • Benefits - Medical, dental, and life as part of our commitment to investing in the health and well-being of our employees.
  • Retirement savings plans: 403b savings plan with Company Retirement Contribution
  • Flexible time off and holiday pay

We seek applicants from ALL backgrounds to join our teams and encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.
Opera Omaha is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
We value diverse experiences, including educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and may be subject to background checks as required by community partner organization policies.

Join Our Team!
Please send a cover letter outlining interest and qualifications with resume. Video submissions are accepted in lieu of a written cover letter. Written submissions will be redacted of personal information for initial review by the hiring manager.

Please send materials to:
Cydnea Hoff, Office Manager, at choff@operaomaha.org with DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION in the subject line.

Application Deadline: open until filled.
Desired start date: April 1, 2023

HEAD OF MUSIC

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Status: Full Time, Salaried
Reports to: Producing Director
Salary: starting at $60,000 annually + benefits

WHO WE ARE + WHAT WE DO
Opera Omaha, a non-profit performing arts organization, is a growth-minded, high energy, and innovative company with a demanding mission: producing opera performances in multiple formats and styles and co-creating artist-led programs for a variety of community service organizations. The company highly values the creation of an inventive, creative, empathetic, and inclusive community that inspires joy,
self-discovery, kinder discourse, and opportunity for all.

CREATING TOP-TIER PRODUCTIONS THROUGH RACIAL EQUITY CENTERED STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION IS A TOP PRIORITY OF OPERA OMAHA BECAUSE WE VALUE AND PROMOTE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION.

HOW YOU’D FIT IN + STAND OUT
Opera Omaha is seeking a Head of Music responsible for the realization of all musical activities and the musical preparations for the company’s performances within multiple departments, including relationship management and development of Holland Community Opera Fellows, chorus, local performers and the Omaha Symphony Orchestra. The Head of Music will join Opera Omaha at a critical time in the Company’s history, building an artistic practice under the leadership of our recently installed General Director, Allison Swenson. The Head of Music ensures all musical aspects of the Productions supports the artistic and financial goals of the
company and, as Chorus Director, is solely responsible for the selection and preparation of a perproduction chorus. The Head of Music has the discretion to resolve or recommend for resolution unforeseen circumstances within this portfolio that occur during the course of the season.

YOU ARE AN IDEAL CANDIDATE IF YOU ARE:

  • Well-versed in the opera canon across multiple genres
  • Knowledgeable of singers, conductors and pianists that can elevate our artistic practice
  • Able to effectively manage and coach individuals in a team environment
  • Energized by building and maintain a chorus comprised of local singers
  • Compassionate with coworkers and direct reports resulting in a human-centered culture.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES + EXPECTATIONS

  • Participation in casting and planning discussions with General Director and Producing Director
  • Ensuring the artistic and music areas have the resources they require to execute the season. In consultation with General Director and Producing Director, develop season schedule and staffing plan; Identify additional seasonal music staff and freelance musicians as needed.
  • Oversee musical preparation and quality for all Productions, special events and the Community Opera Fellowship, including coordinating with singers, our Symphony orchestra or other instrumental musicians regarding parts, cuts, instrumentation, etc.
  • Hire and prepare local artists for special events.
  • Work closely with the Director of Engagement Programs to support the creation, artistic planning, and programming development of community engagement initiatives and the Community Opera Fellowship. Provide coaching as needed to Fellows.
  • Act as repetiteur/pianist for various educational, engagement and community activities as assigned by the General Director and Producing Director, including but not limited to Community Artists Fellowship performances, opera lectures, adult education classes, development and marketing events and special events or engage substitutes as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
To succeed in this position, the Head of Music will bring experience in casting and supporting inspiring artistic productions, experience building and preparing an opera chorus, demonstrated success at coaching of singers at various stages of their careers, a deep knowledge and love for the operatic canon
and a proactive growth mindset.

  • Professional experience will be considered in lieu of an academic degree
  • Strong training in collaborative piano, vocal coaching and choral techniques
  • Demonstrated experience developing and managing independent projects
    and highly self- motived
  • Excellent organizational, and written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated characteristics of curiosity and initiative and centering of humans

Benefits:

  • Benefits - Medical, dental, and life as part our commitment to investing in the health and
    wellbeing of our employees.
  • Retirement savings plans: 403b savings plan with Company Retirement Contribution
  • Flexible time off and holiday pay
    We seek applicants from ALL backgrounds to join our teams and encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.
    Opera Omaha is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
    We value diverse experiences, including educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and may be subject to background checks as required by community partner organization policies.

Join Our Team!
Please send a cover letter outlining interest and qualifications with resume. Video submissions are accepted in lieu of a written cover letter. Written submissions will be redacted of personal information for initial review by the hiring manager.

Please send materials to:
Cydnea Hoff, Office Manager, at choff@operaomaha.org with Head of Music in the subject line.

Application Deadline: open until filled.
Desired start date: July 1, 2023