Omaha Symphony
Associate Director of Operations & Production
Omaha Symphony, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197
Position Summary:
The Associate Director of Operations & Production is responsible for ensuring that all concert production elements for all Omaha Symphony performances are of the highest artistic level (this includes MasterWorks, Joslyn, Live with the Omaha Symphony, and Family concerts, and any other series concerts; runouts, education, tour, outdoor, digital, and any other scheduled concerts). This position works as an integral part of the operations team and provides leadership for all productions and production-related activities.
The Associate Director of Operations & Production works closely with senior staff to plan, budget and manage expenses, and ensure the smooth execution of all Omaha Symphony events.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads the Operations team in all components of concert and event production, ensuring all concerts, rehearsals, and events are executed to the highest possible standard.
Serves as an official management representative at orchestra services and events and as the Concert Manager, as assigned.
Maintains good working knowledge of CBA and other applicable contracts, ensuring that contractual obligations and orchestra service schedules are in compliance.
Contributes to a comfortable, collaborative, and safe performance environment.
Reviews artist technical riders for cost effectiveness and feasibility and makes recommendations for negotiation.
Manages production expenses, seeks cost-saving opportunities when possible and assists in the preparation of concert production budgets and financial analyses.
Communicates with guest artists and production managers through the preliminary advancing and negotiation of all Pops, Rocks, and Movie shows.
Works with Operations & Production Manager to ensure that all applicable information is relayed to appropriate production personnel.
Serves as an Omaha Symphony liaison with all venues including Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa) regarding front-of-house communications and day-to-day scheduling and operational issues.
Maintains positive relationships with local vendors and acts as a liaison with local IATSE crew to articulate all production needs.
Works with Operations team to prepare, update and manage communication with orchestra regarding season schedules, call sheets, and schedule changes.
Coordinates Runouts and Tours as needed. Travels with Omaha Symphony productions to act as Tour and/or Company Manager as assigned.
Serves as a member of the Artistic Operations team, participating in meetings as required, leading and facilitating meetings and departmental communication.
May perform other duties as assigned.
This role will work frequent evening/weekend hours.
Experience and Qualifications:
Appreciation for, understanding of, and sensitivity to the needs of professional musicians, and conductors.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, planning and organizational skills, and supervisory leadership skills to include motivating others and serving as a role model for junior staff.
Skilled and knowledgeable in technical production including audio, lighting, and staging equipment.
Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with diverse personalities, including symphony musicians, staff, conductors, guest performers, and production personnel.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents such as legal contracts with artists, collective bargaining agreements, and other union contracts.
Demonstrated ability to effectively construct and monitor a budget and project expenses for multiple complex programs with accuracy and timeliness.
Must excel at planning, organizing, delegating, and motivating.
Ability to work effectively, and with composure, under pressure.
Ability to balance multiple priorities, to work independently while and to collaborate on projects.
Computer proficiency including Word, Outlook, and Excel. Ability to learn new software applications as required for operational effectiveness.
Minimum Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in music, theatre, or arts production/administration or related field.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in orchestral management, operations and production, and staff leadership.
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses:
Class D Driver’s License (required)
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Production and Operations Manager
Orchestra Stage Manager
Operations & Personnel Coordinator
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Requires the ability to move about for extended periods of time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate; public events are moderate to loud.
Equipment/Machinery Used:
General Office Equipment (Computer, Telephone, Fax, Copier, Printer).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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The Associate Director of Operations & Production is responsible for ensuring that all concert production elements for all Omaha Symphony performances are of the highest artistic level (this includes MasterWorks, Joslyn, Live with the Omaha Symphony, and Family concerts, and any other series concerts; runouts, education, tour, outdoor, digital, and any other scheduled concerts). This position works as an integral part of the operations team and provides leadership for all productions and production-related activities.
The Associate Director of Operations & Production works closely with senior staff to plan, budget and manage expenses, and ensure the smooth execution of all Omaha Symphony events.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads the Operations team in all components of concert and event production, ensuring all concerts, rehearsals, and events are executed to the highest possible standard.
Serves as an official management representative at orchestra services and events and as the Concert Manager, as assigned.
Maintains good working knowledge of CBA and other applicable contracts, ensuring that contractual obligations and orchestra service schedules are in compliance.
Contributes to a comfortable, collaborative, and safe performance environment.
Reviews artist technical riders for cost effectiveness and feasibility and makes recommendations for negotiation.
Manages production expenses, seeks cost-saving opportunities when possible and assists in the preparation of concert production budgets and financial analyses.
Communicates with guest artists and production managers through the preliminary advancing and negotiation of all Pops, Rocks, and Movie shows.
Works with Operations & Production Manager to ensure that all applicable information is relayed to appropriate production personnel.
Serves as an Omaha Symphony liaison with all venues including Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa) regarding front-of-house communications and day-to-day scheduling and operational issues.
Maintains positive relationships with local vendors and acts as a liaison with local IATSE crew to articulate all production needs.
Works with Operations team to prepare, update and manage communication with orchestra regarding season schedules, call sheets, and schedule changes.
Coordinates Runouts and Tours as needed. Travels with Omaha Symphony productions to act as Tour and/or Company Manager as assigned.
Serves as a member of the Artistic Operations team, participating in meetings as required, leading and facilitating meetings and departmental communication.
May perform other duties as assigned.
This role will work frequent evening/weekend hours.
Experience and Qualifications:
Appreciation for, understanding of, and sensitivity to the needs of professional musicians, and conductors.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, planning and organizational skills, and supervisory leadership skills to include motivating others and serving as a role model for junior staff.
Skilled and knowledgeable in technical production including audio, lighting, and staging equipment.
Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with diverse personalities, including symphony musicians, staff, conductors, guest performers, and production personnel.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents such as legal contracts with artists, collective bargaining agreements, and other union contracts.
Demonstrated ability to effectively construct and monitor a budget and project expenses for multiple complex programs with accuracy and timeliness.
Must excel at planning, organizing, delegating, and motivating.
Ability to work effectively, and with composure, under pressure.
Ability to balance multiple priorities, to work independently while and to collaborate on projects.
Computer proficiency including Word, Outlook, and Excel. Ability to learn new software applications as required for operational effectiveness.
Minimum Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in music, theatre, or arts production/administration or related field.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in orchestral management, operations and production, and staff leadership.
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses:
Class D Driver’s License (required)
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Production and Operations Manager
Orchestra Stage Manager
Operations & Personnel Coordinator
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Requires the ability to move about for extended periods of time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate; public events are moderate to loud.
Equipment/Machinery Used:
General Office Equipment (Computer, Telephone, Fax, Copier, Printer).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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