Bartender: Are you passionate about bartending and eager to be part of an exciting cultural venue? Sarasota Opera House is looking for enthusiastic and experienced Part-Time Bartenders to start Immediately!

What We Offer:

Flexible Schedules: Tailor your hours to fit your life.

Competitive Pay: $15/hr + tips.

Dynamic Environment: Work in the heart of Sarasota’s vibrant arts scene.

Requirements:

Prior bartending and guest service experience preferred.

Florida Alcohol Server Training (or willingness to obtain).

Must be at least 18 years old.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve beverages and snacks with professionalism and a smile.

Operate basic POS systems (Square®).

Perform minor set-up and break-down duties.

Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Interested? Email your resume to [email protected] to apply. 

Sarasota Opera House is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Draper: (click to view full job description)

Brief description: The draper is a seasonal employee who is responsible or working directly with our resident costume designer to prepare garments for Sarasota Opera's winter season. The winter season encompasses four main stage opera running in rotating rep. 

First Hand/Stitcher: (click to view full job description)

Brief Description: The First Hand/Stitcher is a seasonal employee who is responsible for working directly with our resident costume designer to prepare garments for Sarasota Opera's winter season. The winter season encompasses four mainstage operas running in rotating rep. 

Teaching Assistant Intern: (click to view full job description)

Brief Description: Assist as a Teaching Assistant Intern with Sarasota Youth Opera for Summer Camp 2025, supporting instructors and campers in various classes, while contributing to daily camp operations and the final demonstration. This paid internship offers a $500 stipend, free housing, professional coaching, and valuable experience in vocal performance, education, and arts administration.

Technical Director: (click to view full job description)

Brief Description: The Technical Director at Sarasota Opera oversees and coordinates all technical elements for the opera season and other events, including supervising IATSE crew, managing production schedules, and maintaining technical equipment. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and experience in a fast-paced, repertory environment to ensure smooth production operations and facility management throughout the year.

Applications for the Winter 2025 Apprentice Program are open. The program runs January 9 through March 30, 2025 and includes participating in the chorus of the four Main Stage productions of Mascagani's Cavalleria Rusticana with Leoncavallo's Pagliacci, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro and Verdi’s Stiffelio. Participants will have opportunities to participate in masterclasses, cover MainStage roles, perform in concerts, and other performance opportunities, as well as receive musical, dramatic, and language coaching. 

This is a paid position and there is no fee to apply. If you're interested in applying for the Winter 2025 Apprentice Program, click here to apply.

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, Marco Nisticò, Artistic Administrator, at [email protected]. 

Artist managers should contact Marco Nisticò, Artistic Administrator, at [email protected]. Please note: Only managed singers will be considered for principal roles.

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].