Arts Production & Operations Associate - Flexible Schedule

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

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.