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.

Company Manager: (click to view full job description)

Brief description: Working closely with the Artistic Administrator, the Company Manager is primarily responsible for administrative and logistical matters involving artists, seasonal staff, and orchestra. As part of a welcoming and creative organization the Company Manager will be a generalized problem solver that is highly collaborative, can maintain a positive outlook, and demonstrate leadership and prioritization skills. 

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. 

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.

Wig and Makeup Staff: (click to view full job description)

Brief description: The Wig and Makeup staff is a seasonal independent contractor who is responsible for construction of wigs and application of both wigs and makeup for Sarasota Opera's season. The season encompasses four main stage opera productions. 

Applications for the Winter 2026 Apprentice Program are open. The program runs January 5 through March 30, 2026 and includes participating in the chorus of the four Main Stage productions of Puccini's La bohème, Lehár’s The Merry Widow, Verdi's Il trovatore and Floyd’s Susannah. 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 2026 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, Arthur Bosarge, Artistic Administrator, at [email protected]. 

Artist managers should contact Arthur Bosarge, 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].