Bartender: (click here to apply) 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.

Chief Financial Officer: (click here to view full job description)

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the senior executive responsible and accountable for overseeing financial strategy, planning, and operations for Sarasota Opera. The CFO drives the process of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis; ensures the Company's compliance with government regulations, contracts, donor agreements, and reporting requirements; and ensures that controls are in place to protect the Opera's assets and non-profit tax status.

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

The Teaching Assistant Intern supports Sarasota Youth Opera's Summer Camp by assisting instructors, helping manage daily operations, and ensuring the well-being of campers ages 8 and up. This role offers hands-on experience in music and arts education alongside professional coaching, with housing included for the duration of the internship.

Technical Director: (click here for 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 2027 Apprentice Program will be available in May/June 2026.  Auditions will be held in New York, Chicago, and Sarasota.  Please check back for more information and applications.

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].