Current Openings
Artistic Administrator
Position Summary:
The Artistic Administrator is an integral member of the Opera Naples Artistic Team, supporting the Executive Director, Artistic and Music Director and Director of Education & Community Outreach and overseeing administrative, operational and artistic coordination for all Opera Naples productions. This role serves as the primary point of contact for artistic inquiries and ensures seamless execution of programs, rehearsals and performances. This position shall comply with the artistic, technical and musical guidelines provided by the Artistic and Music Director to ensure the quality of Opera Naples productions.
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative & Artistic/Production Coordination
- Support the Artistic and Music Director with all administrative and artistic/proudction duties
- Serve as primary artistic contact for Opera Naples staff, artists and community inquiries
- Coordinate artist schedules with the Production Team and create detailed itineraries for internal and external activities
- Collaborate with Executive Director to provide artist materials for promotion
- Manage communications and auditions for supernumeraries and walk-on roles for all mainstage productions
- Prepare production paysheets and coordinate Principal Artist comp ticket requests
- Collect and format all artistic and production information (bios, photos, program content) for program books and marketing materials
Rehearsal & Performance Support
- Serve as an on-site artistic liaison during rehearsals and performances to respond to inquiries and resolve issues in consultation with Artistic and Music Director
- Communicate schedules, rehearsal plans contact information sheets and other relevant information to artists and staff
- Assist with Festival Under the Stars production logistics, including orchestra and park setup, costume handling and general production support
- Takes musical notes for the Artistic and Music Director when required
Education & Community Programs
- Collaborate on the selection and support of Resident Artists and Academy program participants
- Support artists in rehearsals, community engagement and program development
- Represent Opera Naples at community events with an artistic focus
Music Administrator Duties:
- Order and manage scores, CDs and rehearsal materials
- Coordinate audition notices, scheduling and communications
- Liaise with guest conductors, directors and singers
- Assist in rehearsal scheduling, supertitle preparation and auditions
Orchestra Responsibilities:
- Schedule orchestra rehearsals and coordinate facilities as required in collaboration with Orchestra Manager and Artistic and Music Director
- Manage orchestra budget and related communications
Additional Duties
- Assist with the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation Opera Naples International Voice Competition and Academy, as well as new program development
- Participate in the selection of the candidates for the Competition
- Attend regular Artistic and Production Team meetings and adjust schedule to support select Opera Naples events
- Serve as 24/7 emergency contact during active production periods
- Other duties as assigned
How to Apply:
Please email your resume to mkalnins@operanaples.org with the subject line “Artistic Administrator.”
About Opera Naples
Opera Naples is an artistic powerhouse, dedicated to presenting high-quality opera productions and concerts featuring prominent international, national and regional performers and directors. Opera Naples has presented well-known grand operas such as La bohème, Carmen, Faust, La Traviata, Madama Butterfly, Rigoletto, Tosca and more. An advocate of community service and education outreach, Opera Naples has introduced opera to more than 64,000 children since its inception through various programs, including in-school programs and performances in Lee and Collier counties, the Resident Artists Program and Summer Youth Program. The company is also committed to nurturing promising young talent through the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation Opera Naples Academy led by a faculty of prominent opera luminaries who offer an immersive program of vocal instruction, lectures and masterclasses. In collaboration with the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation, Opera Naples also hosts an International Voice Competition, in partnership with Florida Gulf Coast University. The company has earned local, regional and state government support.