Arizona Opera Job Openings
Costume Shop Manager
Arizona Opera is seeking candidates for the position of Costume Shop Manager. The position will oversee the costume shop, wardrobe, and wig staff. The position will be responsible for securing costume packages, shopping, dry cleaning, fitting schedules, wardrobe running sheets, wardrobe payroll, wardrobe accounting, contact with designers and directors and interaction with the stage manager. This position will be in Phoenix, Arizona. The position is available starting immediately. Travel to Tucson, AZ during our season may be required. Feel free to visit Arizona Opera’s website at www.azopera.org to learn more about our upcoming season. Please email your resume to productionhr@azopera.org or fax 602-266-5806, indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line in the email. Arizona Opera is an equal opportunity employer.
Costume Shop Staff
Arizona Opera is seeking candidates to staff the 2010-2011 season. Arizona opera is seeking drapers, cutters, first hands, crafts, lead dressers, dressers, and laundry personnel. These positions will be based in Phoenix, Arizona. Contract dates will range from Early September – early May. Travel to Tucson, AZ during our season may be required. Feel free to visit Arizona Opera’s website at www.azopera.org to learn more about our upcoming season. Please email your resume to productionhr@azopera.orgor fax 602-266-5806, indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line in the email. Arizona Opera is an equal opportunity employer.
Wig and Make-Up Staff
Arizona Opera is seeking a Wig and Make-Up Manager and assistants to build, repair and maintain the wigs for the 2010-11 season. Applicants must be able to ventilate wigs, style wigs of both human and synthetic hair. Applicants need to have experience in all forms or theatrical make-up styles. These positions will be based in Phoenix, Arizona. Contract dates will range from early September – early May. Travel to Tucson, AZ during our season may be required. Feel free to visit Arizona Opera’s website atwww.azopera.org to learn more about our upcoming season. Please email your resume to productionhr@azopera.org or fax 602-266-5806, indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line in the email. Arizona Opera is an equal opportunity employer.
Marketing and Public Relations Intern
The Arizona Opera is seeking a Marketing and Public Relations Intern to provide departmental support for the promotion of the organizations performances and activities.. This is an unpaid position which may satisfy requirements for earning college credit. Hours are flexible and average approximately 20+ hours per week. Attendance at weekend concerts required.
Duties include clerical and administrative activities such as general correspondence, database management and filing for Arizona Opera, front of house assistance, customer relations, promotional events and writing assignments for press releases, programs and other communications. Assist with social networking outlets for Facebook and twitter as well as compiling artist materials, bios from various guest artists and production photography. Assist in developing promotional activities for opera performances in Phoenix and Tucson with area businesses and media. Oversee community outreach program to provide tickets to area organizations to bring community groups to Arizona Opera performances. Other duties as assigned.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and social networking sites is a must. Applicants should be able to work in a fast paced and deadline oriented environment, have excellent written and oral communication skills and strong organizational skills. Adobe Creative Suites experience, knowledge of classical music and sense of humor a plus.
Interested candidates should contact: Sharon Krause,skrause@azopera.org, 602-266-7464.
Intern
Arizona Opera offers internships for students interested in a career in a non-profit arts organization. Interns will be exposed to many facets of the administrative office responsible for the operation of the organization and will develop an understanding of how the non-profit arts world operates.
Internships are often available in the following areas: Development/Fundraising, Education, Finance, Marketing/Public Relations, Special Events
Interns must demonstrate strong computer, written and oral communication, and organization skills; and the ability to perform multiple tasks with attention to detail. They must maintain a professional manner including attitude and attire and be able to interface successfully with a variety of personalities.
Internships are unpaid and require a minimum of 10 hours a week (scheduling is flexible) during regular office hours (9:00am to 5:00pm). Intern may also be asked to attend evening events and/or weekend performances. Arizona Opera has offices in Phoenix and Tucson and does not provide housing, transportation, or relocation costs. Assignments will be based on the interest and qualifications of the intern and the needs of each individual department.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to info@azopera.org or by mail to:
Arizona Opera
4600 N 12th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Arizona Opera is an equal opportunity employer
Development Department-Major and Institutional Gifts Manager
Arizona Opera is a professional opera company that presents fully staged opera productions and numerous outreach and education events. Founded in 1971, Arizona Opera is recognized for its artistic excellence and strong commitment to its audiences and the Arizona community at large.
The Major and Institutional Gifts Manager is crucial to the successful presentation of the Arizona Opera as a committed Arizona community and performing arts partner, fiscally responsible and worthy of the contribution of funds.
The Major and Institutional Gifts Manager is responsible for directly identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding institutional and major individual gifts, developing an ‘in kind’ gifting solicitation strategy and serving as a key relationship manager. This position will work collaboratively with the Director of Development to create individual and institutional giving strategies to ensure that general operating, endowment, capital and special program or project funding priorities are met. The successful candidate will be required to attend performances, rehearsals and other special events, including those on evenings and weekends, as appropriate.
Qualifications:
· BA/BS degree from an accredited university
· Minimum of 5 years senior development and/or community relations experience in a non-profit organization
· Demonstrated track record in successfully soliciting and securing major gifts
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Database management experience; Raiser’s Edge or Tessitura preferred
· Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications
· Strong social skills demonstrating a comfort level interfacing with donors and patrons
· Attention to detail and high level or organizational skills
· Background in the arts or as an arts consumer preferable
Development Department – Giving Campaign and Events Manager
Arizona Opera is a professional opera company that presents fully staged opera productions and numerous outreach and education events. Founded in 1971, Arizona Opera is recognized for its artistic excellence and strong commitment to its audiences and the Arizona community at large.
The Giving Campaign and Events Manager is crucial to the successful presentation of the Arizona Opera to the community as a committed Arizona community and performing arts partner, fiscally responsible and worthy of the contribution of funds.
The Giving Campaign and Events Manager is responsible for donor benefit fulfillment, development and production of events designed to cultivate, steward and recognize donors and prospects, and has the principal responsibility for the annual opera gala, various public and private donor events, as well as the principal liaison to Arizona Opera Leagues in Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott and Sedona. This position oversees annual and renewal campaigns, manages the development database and is the primary source for reporting on development revenue. The successful candidate will be required to attend performances, rehearsals and other special events, including those on evenings and weekends, as appropriate.
Qualifications:
· BA/BS degree from accredited university
· Minimum of 4 years of fundraising, marketing, public relations experience
· Strong Database management experience; Raiser’s Edge or Tessitura preferred
· Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office and design applications
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Strong social skills demonstrating a comfort level interfacing with donors and patrons
· Attention to detail and high level or organizational skills
· Background in the arts or as an arts consumer preferable
· Non-profit experience a plus
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to info@azopera.org or by mail to:
Arizona Opera
4600 N 12th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Arizona Opera is an equal opportunity employer
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