Apprentice to Music Staff/Pianist: (click to view full job description)

Brief Description: Sarasota Opera is excited to announce a newly created position for a talented pianist to join our music staff as an Apprentice during our 2025 Winter Festival season. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience with a professional opera company while working in repertory festival environment.

Assistant Costume Administrator: (click here to view full job description)

Brief Description: 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. 

Assistant Theater House Manager & Operations: (click here to view full job description)

Brief Description: The Assistant Theater House Manager reports to the Theater Operations Manager assisting with the front of the house operations ensuring patrons the best possible best audience experience. In addition, the Assistant House Manager will assist the Theater Operations Manager with preparing receptions, maintaining product inventory, and assisting bar staff as needed.

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 mid-November!

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.

Patron Service Representative, Part Time: (click to view full job description)

Brief Description: The key responsibilities of the position are to sell and promote Sarasota Opera activities in an efficient and professional manner and to 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. 

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].