Work with Us

In order to fulfill its mission of producing "outstanding opera, true to the vision of the composer" Sarasota Opera relies and the talents of many people, both onstage and behind the scenes. The company offers many career opportunities for artists.

Our administrative staff are some of the most highly regarded in the industry. Former Sarasota Opera artists and staff members have gone on to run or work at opera companies throughout the U.S. Sarasota Opera regularly posts job opportunities for artists, backstage personnel, and administrative staff on our website.

If you are interested in working at Sarasota Opera, please look through the website for available position. As opportunities become available, they will be posted to the website. Sarasota Opera is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Current Career Openings

Director of Marketing

Director of Marketing
Full-time
Summary: A member of the senior management team,  is accountable for the strategy, implementation, evaluation, and achievement of the $3,000,000 earned revenue goals. Work closely with the Patron Services Department in implementing earned income strategies and with the Development Department in marketing and communications for unearned revenue campaigns.

Technical Director

Technical Director
Full-time, Exempt
Summary: Sarasota Opera, which owns its 1926 historic theater, typically produces four operas in repertory from January to March as well as a Fall mainstage and a Youth Opera production in October and November. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this season the company will be producing four chamber operas in repertory between February and April. Additionally, throughout the opera season a myriad of tours, special events and concerts are also produced. The facility is used year-round for arts groups and community events which are also a part of the position’s responsibilities.

Janitorial/Operation Staff Member

Janitorial/Operation Staff Member
Part-time
Summary: The primary responsibility of this position is maintaining the cleanliness of the Sarasota Opera Complex including the Steinwachs Artist Residences. They will also be responsible for helping set up for meeting and other events in the Sarasota Opera House.

Lead Maintenance Technician

Lead Maintenance Technician
Full-time
Summary: The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Technician is maintenance and repair of the Sarasota Opera Complex including the Steinwachs Artist Residences.  They will also be responsible for the cleanliness and overall appearances of the Artist Residences.

Auditions

Apprentice Artists Program

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we don’t anticipate holding auditions for the Sarasota Opera Apprentice program in September as usual. Check back in Sept/Oct for more information about future plans. Please do not submit information at this time.

Studio Artists Program

Singers who wish to audition for the Studio Artists Program must have:

  • Career potential as an operatic soloist
  • Minimum of three seasons experience with nationally recognized young artists programs
  • Have performed a minimum of three substantial operatic roles with orchestra
  • Impeccable professional references (references will be checked)

Singers who meet these requirements can be considered for audition by directly contacting, or having their agent contact, Carolyn Hupalowsky, Company Manager, at [email protected]. 

Principal Artists

Artist managers should contact Carolyn Hupalowsky, Company Manager, at [email protected]. Please note: Only managed singers will be considered for principal roles.

Orchestra Staff

Musicians interested in applying for possible openings in the Sarasota Opera Orchestra are asked to email their resume to Gregg Koyle, Orchestra Personnel Manager & Contractor at [email protected].