Patron Service Representative: (click to view job description)

Position Overview: The key responsibilities of the position are to sell and promote Sarasota Opera activities in an efficient and professional manner and be thoroughly knowledgeable of all opera events. Must be computer literate, able to learn the ticketing software quickly and enjoy dealing with the general public. 

Assistant Costume Administrator: (click to view job description)

Position Overview: The Assistant Costume Administrator works closely with the Resident Costume Designer and the Costume Administrator in the daily operation, organization, and management of the Sarasota Opera Costume Studio stock. The position will work with rental clients to fill their costume requests, coordinate pulling and shipping of orders, evaluate costumes when they are returned post-rental, and return the costumes to stock. 

Technical Director: (click to view job description)

Position Overview: Throughout the opera season a myriad of tours, special events and concerts are produced. The facility is used year-round for arts groups and community events which are also a part of the position’s responsibilities. 

Part-time Graphic Designer (click to view full job description)

Position Summary: We are seeking a part-time graphic designer to work to bring their talents to amplify Sarasota Opera’s brand as one of the leading opera producers in the country. They will work within the Marketing Department but also collaborate with the Development, Artistic, and Education Departments to create print and digital materials which highlight the company’s mission and are designed to increase our audience and donor base, as well as expand our reach into the communities we serve.

Applications for the Winter 2024 Apprentice Program have finished. The program runs January 10 through March 24, 2024 and includes participating in the chorus of the four Main Stage productions of Bizet's Carmen, Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Verdi's Luisa Miller and Haydn’s Deceit Outwitted (L'infedeltà delusa). 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, applications will open in June.

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].