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Research & Database Manager
Seattle Opera is accepting applications for the position of Research & Database Manager. This is a full-time, exempt position and reports to the Associate Director of Development. This position provides day-to-day and long-range oversight of Seattle Opera’s customer relationship management system, Tessitura, by partnering with colleagues across the company to promote effective use of our database and foster adoption of best practices. The Research & Database Manager also fulfills the research needs of the Development department to achieve fundraising goals.
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Graphic Designer
Seattle Opera is accepting applications for the position of Graphic Designer. This full-time, exempt position reports to the Associate Director of Marketing and is responsible for maintaining the design standards for the entire Seattle Opera organization as described in brand guidelines. The Graphic Designer will work with advertising managers, writers, web producers, freelance graphic designers, brand experts, photographers, and any staff requiring graphic design work.
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Amusements Part Time Retail Sales Assistant
Amusements, the gift shop for Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet at McCaw Hall is seeking a part-time employee. This position requires evening and weekend hours and averages 10-30 hours per week (max hours in November and December).
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Designers
Seattle Opera’s Programs and Partnerships Department is seeking to expand its pool of designers for the 2019/2020 season and beyond! We’re looking for local creative and imaginative scenic, costume, and lighting designers who are interested in working in a playful, youth-based environment. No opera experience required! If you love thinking outside the box and bringing vibrant stories to life with your craft, we want to hear from you.
All local designers who believe that they are qualified encouraged to apply. To help bring more perspectives to our storytelling, we especially encourage female-identifying designers, transgender designers, non-binary designers, and designers of color to contact us. Resumes, portfolios, and references can be sent to: Britney Schroeder, Production Manager, Programs and Partnerships, Britney.schroeder@seattleopera.org.
Audience Services Representative
Seattle Opera is accepting applications for the position of Audience Services Representative. This part-time (up to 40 hours a week during performance weeks), seasonal, hourly position reports to the Audience Services Manager. This is a seasonal position expected to run through May 31, 2020. This position is responsible for providing excellent service to a diverse audience through ticketing transactions and general information dissemination by phone, online, and in person. Work includes occasional (required) nights and weekends at Seattle Opera performances.
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Direct Sales & Telefunding Representative
Bring your voice to the Seattle Opera! Join Seattle Opera for our new, in-house, subscription and fund campaigns. Applicants must be articulate, motivated, dependable, and detail & customer-service oriented. Previous telephone/sales experience preferred. 20 hours weekly; day/eve shifts. Hourly, plus commission, plus perks and bonuses. Excellent earning potential based on performance. During peak times of the year, such as our year end fundraising and subscription renewal campaigns, hourly earnings are $20-$30/hour. Please email: jobs@seattleopera.org
Catering & Concessions
Seattle Opera jointly operates Marion Oliver McCaw Hall with the city of Seattle and Pacific Northwest Ballet. Spectra, a division of Comcast Spectator, is the official food and beverage provider of McCaw Hall and is an industry-leading hospitality firm. Spectra is currently hiring for positions in catering and concessions to support Seattle Opera, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and other outside events.
The Catering Manager provides support and assistance with Catering activities as well providing assistance to the concession managers in the profitable management of concessions operations, as needed. The Catering Manager will independently initiate and authorize all employment actions such as hiring, termination, suspension, discipline, promotion and transfer. The Catering Manager will actively and independently manage all aspects of employee relations to ensure a positive, harmonious, compliant and cooperative work environment. Learn more about this position on the Comcast Spectator website.
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In addition, Spectra is looking for experienced individuals for several roles in the food and beverage operation. We have the following position open:
- Catering Staff
- Bartenders/Cashiers
- Restaurant Staff
- Cooks/Stewards
- Distribution/Warehouse Staff
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Internships
Current Internships
How to Apply
Download an Adobe PDF application and follow the instructions for submission.
Please send inquiries for internships to jobs@seattleopera.org.
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Volunteering
Artist Aides
Artist Aides are a group of over 50 stalwart volunteers who are a crucial part of the Seattle Opera family, and are essential for the welcoming of our guest artists.
The purpose of the Artist Aide program is to assist our guest artists with airport transportation and other hospitality needs. Artist Aides volunteer for as much or as little helping as their time permits.
Primary responsibilities of an Artist Aide include picking up guest artists at the airport as well as taking guest artists to the airport for their return home. Occasionally Artist Aides may be approached to serve as a local guide or information source to an artist who may have a inquiry.
Artist Aides have the opportunity to become better acquainted with our visiting artists on the first-rehearsal day, at which the group hosts a buffet. Many of the Artist Aides participate in cast parties hosted by the General Director.
Drivers must submit proof of a valid Washington State Driver’s license and proper liability insurance. All Artist Aides are subject to a background check, must have email, a cell phone and a clean reliable car.
For most visiting guest artists our Artist Aides are their first introduction to Seattle Opera. Come be a vital part of the production process! If you have questions or would like to arrange an interview, please email Paula Podemski at Paula.Podemski@SeattleOpera.org.
Thank you for considering this important volunteer opportunity and for supporting Seattle Opera!
Production Volunteers
The Production department is always looking for reliable people willing to volunteer their time and talents. Volunteering with the Production Department gives you the opportunity to experience what goes into creating a production. Choose from the positions below to learn more about how you can become a part of the opera.
Supernumerary
Non-speaking acting roles - like being an extra in a movie!
Supernumeraries are volunteers who appear on stage in mute, non-singing roles, much like being an extra in a movie. Being a "super" takes lots of time and patience, but is a lot of fun and a good learning experience. Time requirements vary per opera, but the average commitment is three evenings a week and a weekend day for three rehearsal weeks, four to six hours for five nights during "tech week", and then, anywhere from six to eight performances on various nights throughout the two weeks of performances. Men of the ages 18 - 50 are the most needed. Small children are always encouraged to apply. Supers receive 2 tickets to a dress rehearsal of the show in which they appear.
How to Apply
Please phone the Company Manager at 206.676.5812 to schedule an in-person interview to find out more details about this exciting volunteer opportunity.
Youth Chorus
Youth (approx ages 7-12) sing in operas requiring children’s voices.
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Other Volunteer Positions
For information about all other Seattle Opera volunteer opportunities, please contact Human Resources Director Nancy Del Villar Vivé at 206.676.5521 or nancy.vive@seattleopera.org.