Opera Operations & Scheduling Lead

National Opera Center; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision,

Life, and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer

Paid Holidays, PTO, and Sick Leave

Job summary

Atlanta Opera is seeking an experienced Artistic and Operations Manager to coordinate company-wide artistic scheduling and shared planning systems. The role supports the Director of Artistic Administration and collaborates with Artistic and Production teams across multiple venues.

You will manage DIESE administration, calendar planning, artist releases, and scheduling for Studio Artists, chorus, orchestra, and other personnel, ensuring smooth operations during rehearsals, performances, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music, arts administration, stage management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum five years of relevant performing arts or production administration experience.
• Experience coordinating complex schedules across multiple productions and venues.

Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling: coordinate full-company production, rehearsal, and daily schedules.
• DIESE Administration: serve as the primary administrator and power user for DIESE.
• Calendar & Planning Management: maintain calendars and planning data for productions and personnel.
• Artistic & Production Liaison: liaison between Artistic and Production on schedules and changes.
• Production Information & Documentation: create and distribute information sheets and guides.
• Artist Releases & Availability: manage releases and availability for principal artists and studio artists.
• Personnel Coordination: align scheduling and contracting with Chorus/Orchestra managers.
• Casting & Auxiliary Personnel Scheduling: coordinate schedules for supers, dancers, and others.
• Studio Artist Scheduling: manage schedules for coaching, classes, rehearsals, and performances.
• Cross-Department Coordination: coordinate with Film Studio, Community events, etc.

Skills

Organizational & scheduling skills

Communication & interpersonal skills

Judgment & diplomacy

Project & time management

Opera & production knowledge

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music, arts administration, stage management, or related field

Tools

DIESE

ArtsVision

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atlanta Opera is seeking an experienced Artistic and Operations Manager to coordinate company-wide artistic scheduling and shared planning systems. The role supports the Director of Artistic Administration and collaborates with Artistic and Production teams across multiple venues.

You will manage DIESE administration, calendar planning, artist releases, and scheduling for Studio Artists, chorus, orchestra, and other personnel, ensuring smooth operations during rehearsals, performances, and