Director of Operations

Music Opportunities; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music in Stockton, CA is seeking a Director of Operations to professionalize and oversee its operations. The role includes coordinating use of six campus locations, leading operations meetings, and supervising technical staff for live and recorded performances.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in performing arts or equivalent experience and at least two years in a similar role, with venue management and live event production experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in performing arts or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years in a similar role.
• Experience in venue management and live event production preferred.
• Emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion in operations and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee more than 150 concerts and events annually.
• Manage staff and student activities; coordinate use of facilities across six Stockton locations.
• Lead operations meetings and supervise technical staff.
• Ensure effective use of event-related equipment for live and recorded performances.
• Handle logistics for rehearsals and performances; recommend equipment purchases and maintain inventory.

Skills

Staff management

Event operations

Venue management

Live event production

Team leadership

Education

Degree in performing arts

Job description

University of the Pacific • Stockton, CA, United States

The University of the Pacific's Conservatory of Music is looking for a Director of Operations to enhance and professionalize its operations. This role involves overseeing over 150 concerts and events annually, managing staff and student activities, and coordinating the use of music facilities across six locations on the Stockton campus. The Director will lead operations meetings, supervise technical staff, and ensure the effective use of event-related equipment for live and recorded performances. Additionally, the role includes managing logistics for rehearsals and performances, recommending equipment purchases, and maintaining inventory. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a performing arts field or equivalent experience, along with a minimum of two years in a similar role, preferably with experience in venue management and live event production. The position emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in its operations and decision-making processes.