Program Assistant - Aspen Opera Theater & VocalARTS

Description

The Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS (AOTVA) Program Assistant provides administrative support for the AOTVA program at the Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS). The AOTVA program is under the co-artistic direction of Renée Fleming and Patrick Summers. The upcoming season will utilize the AMFS orchestras, the 2050-seat Klein Music Tent, and the historic Wheeler Opera House throughout an encompassing 8-week summer season. This season’s mainstage productions will be Mozart’s Così fan tutte and Puccini’s La bohème. The AOTVA Program Assistant works closely with the AOTVA Scheduler and provides logistical support for the AOTVA program. This position reports to the AOTVA Company Manager. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide artist liaising as needed for AOTVA directors, guest artists, artist-faculty, and students. 
• Assist the AOTVA Scheduler in creating and managing the AOTVA calendar in the ArtsVision database. 
• Serve as the main AOTVA contact for any special events that involve AOTVA students. 
• Regularly attend, provide support for, and report on AOTVA classes, rehearsals, readings, and performances. 
• Coordinate with the Production Manager and Stage Manager to support rehearsals and performances throughout the season. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Background in opera, and/or experience in arts or school administration required.  
• Proven ability to assist artistic and technical staff while creating and maintaining a supportive and collaborative work environment. 
• Flexibility, organization, creativity, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail are essential. 
• Strong knowledge/experience with Microsoft Office products required. Experience with ArtsVision is a plus but not required. 
• Experience with opera administration or stage management preferred.

Dates

June 5, 2025-August 27, 2025

Compensation

$14.81/hour plus housing provided by AMFS (valued at a minimum of $4.91/hour depending on location.) Overtime $22.22/hour

Benefits include AMFS season pass and paid sick time.
 

Application Procedure

Please complete the online application process and attach your cover letter and one-page resume with references where prompted. PDF format only. No phone calls please.

Hiring Timeline

Application review to begin in January. Applicants who submit materials before February 10 will be given priority in the review process. Interviews will be scheduled to begin after February 10. Application to remain open until position(s) filled.  

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