Artistic & Production Associate

National Opera Center; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

3% IRA match

Freelance/artistic project flexibility

Job summary

Opera Memphis seeks an Artistic & Production Associate to support productions, concerts, and community programs in Memphis. This full-time role is ideal for an early-career arts professional interested in artistic administration, production management, company management, and artist services.

The Associate works closely with the COO, General Director, guest artists, and production staff to help ensure successful performances and events, with scheduling flexibility during non-production periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in theatre, arts administration, production management, or related field.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production needs for rehearsals, performances, concerts, and events.
• Serve in a production role (stage management, lighting, sound, or tech direction) based on experience.
• Coordinate guest artist travel, housing, transportation, and logistics.
• Hire and supervise production contractors and technicians.
• Draft contracts, maintain schedules, production records, and budgets.
• Manage production assets, storage, rentals, and shared spaces.
• Serve as Road Manager for community performances and 30 Days of Opera.
• Assist with event logistics and artist support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Multitasking

Evening/weekend rehearsal availability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Network(s)

Artistic Administration; Education & Community Engagement

DESCRIPTION

Opera Memphis seeks a collaborative, organized, and hands‑on Artistic & Production Associate to support productions, concerts, and community programs.

This full‑time position is ideal for an early‑career arts professional interested in artistic administration, production management, company management, and artist services. The Associate works closely with the Chief Operating Officer, General Director, guest artists, and production staff to help ensure successful performances and events.

Opera Memphis supports artists who maintain freelance creative work and can offer scheduling flexibility during non‑production periods.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate production needs for rehearsals, performances, concerts, and special events.
• Serve in a production role based on experience (such as stage management, lighting, sound, or technical direction).
• Coordinate guest artist travel, housing, transportation, and logistics.
• Hire and supervise production contractors and technicians.
• Draft contracts, maintain schedules, production records, and budgets.
• Manage production assets, storage, rentals, and shared spaces.
• Serve as Road Manager for community performances and 30 Days of Opera.
• Assist with event logistics, artist support, and other production or administrative duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in theatre, music, arts administration, production management, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Availability for evening and weekend rehearsals and performances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in opera, theatre, music, or live performance.
• Experience in arts administration, stage management, or production management.
• Practical production skills (lighting, sound, carpentry, projections, technical direction, etc.).
• Familiarity with budgeting, scheduling, and artist logistics.
• Ability to read music.

Desired Start Date

August 17, 2026

Benefits

• Pay Range: $38,000 - $42,000 Annual
• Competitive benefits package, including employer paid health, vision and dental insurance, and 3% IRA match
• Flexibility for approved freelance and independent artistic projects
• Opportunities to utilize Opera Memphis facilities and resources for independent artistic projects, subject to availability and organizational policies