Senior Vice President, Artistic Planning

Lyric Opera of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO (sick, vacation, personal days)

Life/AD&D coverage

Professional development

Complimentary tickets

Job summary

Lyric Opera of Chicago seeks an experienced artistic administrator to lead its Artistic Planning department for a wide range of productions and projects, including Main Stage opera, concerts, Education and Engagement, Musicals, and digital initiatives.

The role oversees casting, contracting, budgets, and production planning, serving on Lyric’s senior leadership team and driving inclusive casting and programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field.
• More than 10 years of artistic administrative experience with 5+ years of managerial experience.
• Highly advanced knowledge of operatic repertoire and voices.
• Training and significant experience in opera contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Provide casting, contracting and production planning leadership for main stage opera and concerts, Education and Engagement, ROC, Musicals, and other Lyric productions.
• Oversee artistic planning budgets and scheduling in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Lead casting meetings, auditions, and contracting negotiations with stakeholders.
• Mentor next generation of artistic administrators and supervise staff and consultants.
• Represent Lyric in internal and external relations and ensure alignment with mission and DEI goals.

Skills

Leadership

Artistic administration

Contract negotiations

Opera repertoire

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Lyric Opera of Chicago seeks an experienced artistic administrator to lead its Artistic Planning department for a wide range of productions and projects, including Main Stage opera, concerts, Education and Engagement, Musicals, and digital initiatives.

The role oversees casting, contracting, budgets, and production planning, serving on Lyric’s senior leadership team and driving inclusive casting and programming.