Assistant Director - Aspen Opera Theatre & VocalARTS

Description The Assistant Director works under the supervision of the Aspen Opera Theatre & VocalARTS (AOTVA) Production Manager to provide support for the AOTVA director(s) and artistic staff. The AOTVA program is under the co-artistic direction of Renée Fleming and Patrick Summers at the Aspen Music Festival & School (AMFS). The upcoming season will utilize the AMFS orchestras, the 2,050 seat Benedict Music Tent, and Historic Wheeler Opera House throughout an encompassing 8-week summer season. This season’s mainstage productions will be Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte and Puccini’s La Bohème. Responsibilities Attend all rehearsals, performances, and meetings with the AOTVA directors, keep notes during rehearsals, and assist with the daily schedule management of the directors with stage management, production management, and designers. Assist with administrative support of the singers and faculty as needed, and with company scheduling under the direction of the Company Manager. Requirements Proven ability to assist artistic and technical staff with efficiency, clarity, and grace while exercising the ability to create and maintain a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. Flexibility, creativity, interpersonal skills, and strong administrative practical understanding and skills are required. Strong knowledge/experience with Microsoft Office products required. Experience with ArtsVision is a plus but not a requirement. Candidates with prior opera experience will be given preference. Candidates also must be independently motivated, possess a sense of humor, be able to lift up to 30 lbs., and climb stairs and ladders comfortably. Dates June 16, 2025-August 26, 2025 Compensation $17.75/hour plus housing provided by AMFS (valued at a minimum of $4.91/hour depending on location). Overtime $26.63/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. Statement on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access At AMFS, we are committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and believe that when people feel respected and included they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re investing to move our organization and classical music industry forward. In order to create and maintain a diverse community, AMFS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

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