Auditions & Employment

Detroit Opera is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.

Detroit Opera is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, programs, and activities.

Auditions

Detroit Opera announces the following audition:

Second Horn | May 7, 2025

Position to begin at the start of the 2025-2026 season.

PLEASE NOTE:

Winning applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States. If an applicant secures a contract, valid immigration status and work authorization must be secured 8 weeks before applicant’s expected start date. Maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment with Detroit Opera will be the responsibility of any winning applicant.

Applications for this position are now closed.

A limited number of applicants will be invited to audition due to time constraints. Applicants will receive notice of invitation via email by late February, early March 2025.

A $100 audition deposit will be required from invited applicants and will be returned upon arrival to the audition. Audition deposit checks will be shredded for those who cancel by the deadline of April 18, 2025.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MUSIC EXCERPTS AND REPERTOIRE LISTS

Detroit Opera audition committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions.

Musicians of the Detroit Opera Orchestra are members of the A F of M, Detroit Local 5.

Detroit Opera is an equal opportunity employer.

The Detroit Opera Orchestra performs approximately 4-6 productions per season: a combination of opera, ballet and concerts with an average of 7 services per production. The Detroit Opera Orchestra has a minimum service guarantee of 45 services per season.

The Detroit Opera season typically runs from October to December and February/March to May.

Detroit Opera 2024-25 Season Rates

$201.29/Rehearsal

$218.04/Dress rehearsal

$267.53/Performance

Principal Premium 25%

Doubling 20%

A.F.M. pension fund 11.99%

Detroit Opera announces the following audition:

Section Violin | May 9, 2025

Position to begin at the start of the 2025-2026 season.

PLEASE NOTE:

Winning applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States. If an applicant secures a contract, valid immigration status and work authorization must be secured 8 weeks before applicant’s expected start date. Maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment with Detroit Opera will be the responsibility of any winning applicant.

Applications for this position are now closed.

A $100 audition deposit will be required from invited applicants and will be returned upon arrival to the audition. Audition deposit checks will be shredded for those who cancel by the deadline of April 25, 2025.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MUSIC EXCERPTS AND REPERTOIRE LISTS

Detroit Opera audition committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions.

Musicians of the Detroit Opera Orchestra are members of the A F of M, Detroit Local 5.

Detroit Opera is an equal opportunity employer.

The Detroit Opera Orchestra performs approximately 4-6 productions per season: a combination of opera, ballet and concerts with an average of 7 services per production. The Detroit Opera Orchestra has a minimum service guarantee of 45 services per season.

The Detroit Opera season typically runs from October to December and February/March to May.

Detroit Opera 2024-25 Season Rates

$201.29/Rehearsal

$218.04/Dress rehearsal

$267.53/Performance

Principal Premium 25%

Doubling 20%

A.F.M. pension fund 11.99%

Chorus auditions for the 2024-2025 season are closed.  

To receive information regarding future audition opportunities, please email resume & headshot to auditions@detroitopera.org.

 

Vocalists of the Detroit Opera Chorus are members of the American Guild of Musical Artists

Open Positions

Work Schedule:   Weekend and evenings required, variable schedule dependent on the performance calendar. 

Pay Rate: $20/hr. 

How to Apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to employment@detroitopera.org  

Position Summary: 

The Box Office Associate (BOA) is responsible for assisting patrons with all ticketing and purchase needs of Detroit Opera (DO) and the Detroit Opera House (DOH). Possessing strong customer services skills, the BOA serves patrons efficiently, accurately, and politely at all points of contact. The BOA acts as a steward of DO and helps convey DO’s season and the company’s mission to patrons and the interested public. The BOA understands and ensures the highest level of patron satisfaction.  

 

Specific Responsibilities: 

  • Work during theatre box office hours and show times, selling tickets, answering phones and service internal and external customers.  
  • Greet and serve all patrons in a positive, supportive, friendly, and polite manner in accordance with DO’s patron-centered culture of excellence. 
  • Sell subscription and single tickets to all Opera and Dance events by phone and in person in the box office.  
  • Work with Box Office Manager to monitor sales. 
  • Assist customers with questions regarding internet ticket purchases. 
  • Perform data entry of phone/mail/telemarketing/ ticket orders using box office ticketing system. 
  • Manage patron concerns on behalf of DO, assuring each patron a timely and thoughtful response, and escalate complaints or concerns to other box office staff when necessary. 
  • Assist with printing will call tickets prior to show time. 
  • Monitor the box office phone system for both internal and external guests. 
  • Through positive working relationships with staff, maintain knowledge of current and recent DO events and activities. 

 

Required Qualifications: 

  • High school diploma or GED 
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, both in person and by phone, in order to effectively communicate with patrons, staff members, volunteers, performers, other DO constituents, and the general public. 
  • Demonstrated customer service skills.   
  • Possess the ability to work well in an extremely fast-paced, ever-changing environment. 
  • Ability to problem-solve and think quickly on one’s feet. 
  • High degree of flexibility in response to daily shifting priorities. 
  • Ability to understand diverse perspectives and acknowledge the significance of differences and complexities in background, cultures, values and viewpoints as the foundation for an inclusive environment. 

 

Desired Qualifications: 

  • 1-year or more of box office or ticket sales experience. 
  • Experience with Tessitura and/or Ticketmaster preferred. 
  • Experience working in an opera or ballet company, or knowledge of standard opera and dance repertoire highly preferred. 

 

Essential functions/physical demands: 

  • The person in this position works a flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays, in accordance with DO’s box office needs.  
  • The person in this position speaks on the telephone for long periods of time. 
  • The person in this position remains in a standing position for periods of time.  

  

Application Deadline: 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled. 

Additional Information: 

Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission. 

How to Apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to employment@detroitopera.org    

Position Summary 
Detroit Opera is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the re-development of the company’s vital finance function as it implements new entrepreneurial initiatives to grow, expand, and diversify its revenue portfolio and provide for capital renewal of a 160,000-square foot historic Opera House. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for ensuring the financial well-being of Detroit Opera, including short- and long-term financial and capital planning, accounting, forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, treasury, and endowment management. The CFO will ensure the highest standards of financial management and guide how the company manages earned and contributed revenue, expenses and cash flow in an inherently dynamic performing arts environment. 

Key Responsibilities:  

Organizational Leadership & Strategy 

  • Partner with the senior management team and Board to develop and manage a 10-year financial plan, including the launch of a business initiative designed to significantly increase earned revenue. 
  • With the CEO, formulate the long- and short-term financial strategies for Detroit Opera and establish annual financial goals for the company, in collaboration with members of the senior management team and the Board Finance Committee.  
  • Provide financial guidance and strategic direction for all dimensions of the business that impact revenue and expense. Monitor ongoing financial performance against objectives; identify problems and initiate appropriate corrective action. 
  • Establish and ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial reports to management and the Board of Directors. 
  • Develop and maintain cash and credit management programs working closely with the Finance Committee of the Board. 
  • Evaluate and advise on debt financing and debt obligations. 
  • Oversee retirement plans. 
  • Oversee the organization’s risk management, including general liability and related insurance coverage, and risk mitigation. 
  • Oversee contract management and administration. 
  • Evaluate and advise on the fiscal impact of strategic plans, introduction of new programs/strategies, and regulatory action. 
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior team to identify their needs, coordinate planning, and seek the full range of potential revenue generating business solutions. 
  • Provide senior management with advice on the financial implications of real estate and other business activities. 
  • Work closely with investment advisors to provide advice on management of Detroit Opera’s investment portfolio and takes all Board approved actions regarding the portfolio. 

 

Financial Management 

  • Direct and oversee the finance and accounting functions of the organization including cash management, budget preparations, financial reporting, cash forecasting, banking, payroll, and audit functions. 
  • Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts. 
  • Analyze cash flow, expenses, and financial statements to pinpoint potential areas for improvement/risk mitigation. 
  • Hold responsibility for financial records and ensure adherence to proper accounting principles, standards and governmental reporting requirements. Ensure that effective internal controls are maintained. 
  • Coordinate and lead the external audit preparation process to ensure the auditors can complete the audit in a timely and efficient manner, serve as the primary liaison for external auditors 
  • Develop and maintain a competent, productive, and efficient departmental staff. 
  • Maintain effective financial and accounting policies and procedures and implement a periodic review process for policies and procedures to ensure they reflect the latest changes in business operations, organizational structure, technology upgrades, and the evolving regulatory landscape. 
  • Direct the preparation of all financial reports including income statements, balance sheets, cash projections, financial analyses and other reports. 
  • Analyze operations to identify areas in need of reorganization. 
  • Perform additional duties as required. 

Required Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance. 
  • At least eight to ten years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, with at least 5 years in a nonprofit organization, performing arts experience a plus. 
  • Demonstrated management and supervisory skills. 
  • Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills. 
  • Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders 
  • Experience in strategic and operational planning and execution. 
  • Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management. 
  • Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations. 
  • Ability to understand diverse perspectives and acknowledge the significance of differences and complexities in backgrounds, cultures, values and viewpoints as the foundation for an inclusive environment.    

Desired Qualifications:  

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration. 
  • Certified Public Accountant designation. 

 

Physical Demands/Work Environment: 

  • The person in this position remains in a stationary position for long periods of time.  
  • The person in this position occasionally moves throughout the building to access files.  
  • The person in this position occasionally moves materials weighing up to 15 pounds.  

Application Deadline  

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.   

About Detroit Opera:      

Founded in 1971, Detroit Opera (DO) is the premier multi-disciplined producer and presenter for opera, musical theatre, and dance in the Great Lakes Region. Based in the city of Detroit, the organization engages artists of national and international stature for stellar main stage and outreach performances and provides compelling cultural enrichment programs for the diverse audiences and communities that it serves, making it one of Detroit’s pillars of arts and culture. DO is among a select few opera companies nationwide to own its theatre, the historic 2,700-seat Detroit Opera House, which is located in the heart of downtown Detroit.   

On January 2, 2024, Patty Isacson Sabee became President & CEO of Detroit Opera. She is only the third person to lead Detroit Opera since its founding as Michigan Opera Theatre in 1971 by the late David DiChiera. Isacson Sabee has most recently served as the inaugural Executive Director and founding staff member of Planet Word, an immersive language experience in Washington, D.C. that opened in October 2020 and celebrates the fun, beauty, and power of words, language, and reading. At Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), founded in 2000 as the Experience Music Project, she served as Deputy Director of External Relations and Development before being named CEO and Director. She oversaw MoPOP’s national programming and $213 million in assets and was responsible for bringing in more than 600,000 annual visitors.       

DO is seen as the most innovative opera company in America. DO garnered great critical and popular acclaim during the pandemic for its socially-distanced, drive-thru production of Twilight : Gods, an adaptation of Wagner’s Götterdämmerung. Brainchild of Artistic Director Yuval Sharon, Twilight : Gods was performed across multiple levels in DO’s own parking structure, and provided performance opportunities for local cast and orchestra members, in addition to international opera stars.  Lauded for past projects such as his reverse chronological staging of Puccini’s La Bohème, Sharon in July premiered a high-tech reimagining of a Wagner opera. Described by The New York Times as “opera’s disrupter in residence,” director Yuval Sharon has been creating an unconventional body of work that seeks to expand the operatic form.   

In 2022, Sharon was recognized by Time Magazine as one of 100 rising stars from across industries and around the world in its 2022 TIME100 Next list. Recipients of this honor are united by their extraordinary efforts to shape our world—and to define our future. The magazine noted, “To see the most innovative opera company in America, visit Motor City,” adding, “Yuval Sharon has long used unconventional settings in unexpected ways, but now, as the artistic director of the Detroit Opera, he is breaking new ground.”    

Additional Information  

Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission.       

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $165,000 annually. Detroit Opera offers a comprehensive package of benefits. 

For more information, please visit https://detroitopera.org  

How to Apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to employment@detroitopera.org 

Position Summary: 

The Chorus Master / Music Administrator is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of musical excellence and artistic quality for the Detroit Opera professional chorus. Reporting to the Chief Programming Officer and working under the guidance of the Artistic and Music Directors, this position combines artistic leadership with administrative oversight. The incumbent will plan and direct chorus rehearsals, oversee chorus recruitment, manage budgets and scheduling in collaboration with production staff, and supervise orchestra support functions to support Detroit Opera’s musical and organizational goals. 

Responsibilities: 

Chorus Master: 

Audition & Selection – 

  • Plan and conduct chorus auditions; select and contract chorus members in line with artistic and budgetary goals. 
  • Maintain an updated roster of available chorus members for immediate and future productions. 

Rehearsals & Musical Preparation – 

  • Design and lead efficient music rehearsals, ensuring mastery of pronunciation, diction, style, and interpretation. 
  • Oversee or create practice materials (e.g., audio tracks, language guides, translations) to support chorus learning. 
  • Conduct backstage/offstage chorus segments and serve as rehearsal conductor in the absence of the principal conductor. 
  • Collaborate with stage management and production teams to integrate choral staging and maintain high musical and dramatic standards. 

Union & Contract Compliance – 

  • Adhere to union regulations (e.g., AGMA or equivalent) regarding work hours, breaks, and compensation. 
  • Participate in chorus-related budgeting to ensure responsible management of resources. 

Orchestra Administration: 

Personnel Management – 

  • Supervise the Orchestra Personnel Manager to ensure effective communication, scheduling, and union compliance. 
  • Partner with the Music Director on repertoire adjustments, orchestration needs, and special requests. 

Music Library Oversight – 

  • Direct the Orchestra Librarian’s distribution and preparation of scores, parts, and other necessary musical materials. 

Music Administration & Production Coordination: 

Production Planning & Collaboration – 

  • Collaborate with the Artistic Administrator, Stage Management, and Production teams to coordinate rehearsal schedules and production timelines. 
  • Liaise with guest and staff conductors on cuts, editions, and other musical decisions. 
  • Attend planning meetings to ensure choral and orchestral needs align with the overall production vision. 

Administrative & Technological Oversight – 

  • Maintain efficient internal processes for scheduling, distributing scores, and producing practice materials. 
  • Provide or coordinate digital resources for remote or offsite rehearsals if necessary. 
  • Assist with educational or community outreach initiatives related to choral music as requested.    

Required Qualifications: 

  • Choral Conducting Experience: Proven track record in leading professional-level choral ensembles, with knowledge of operatic repertoire and vocal technique. 
  • Language & Diction Proficiency: Ability to coach at least one major operatic language (Italian, French, or German) with strong diction and stylistic understanding. 
  • Organizational & Time Management: Competence in coordinating multiple schedules, rehearsals, and production deadlines simultaneously. 
  • Collaboration & Leadership: Effective communication and team-building skills, fostering a productive work environment for chorus members, staff, and production teams. 
  • Budget & Union Experience: Familiarity with budgeting processes and union regulations/contract obligations (e.g., AGMA or similar). 

 

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Education: Advanced degree in Music (Conducting, Vocal Performance, or similar). 
  • Keyboard Skills: Piano proficiency for rehearsal and coaching. 
  • Supervisory Background: Demonstrated success in leading teams and resolving conflicts. 
  • Community Engagement: Interest in or experience with educational outreach and broader community initiatives. 

Physical Demands: 

  • Extended Standing/Conducting: Ability to remain on the podium for extended periods. 
  • Backstage/Rehearsal Navigation: Possible low-light conditions, crowded areas, and uneven surfaces. 
  • Stair & Ladder Use: Occasional need to ascend/descend stairs or ladders. 
  • Light Lifting: May lift materials weighing up to 10 pounds (e.g., scores, instruments). 
  • Dust/Mold Exposure: Potential exposure to archival materials (may require respirator use). 

Application Deadline: 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled. 

Additional Information: 

Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission. 

Department: Safety and Security

Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: This position maintains a flexible work schedule, and is part of a pool of Crowd Managers, who work various performances/events at the Detroit Opera House.

Salary: $18.00 – $19.00/hr.

How to apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume by email to employment@motopera.org.  Please include how you learned of this position. 

 

Position Summary

Detroit Opera (DO) is southeast Michigan’s premier venue for opera and dance, and is a contemporary cultural-corner stone of the City of Detroit. Located in the heart of downtown, near Comerica Park, Detroit Opera offers a dynamic work environment. DO Crowd Managers work with the Security Team to provide services designed to ensure the safety of Detroit Opera and the Detroit Opera House patrons, visitors, performers during performances and other events. Through working cohesively with the DO Security and Events teams Crowd Managers work to secure the safety of patrons, visitors, and performers by regulating traffic control, maintaining access to entrances and emergency exits, and performing security screenings—when required.  

 

Responsibilities

  • Regulate traffic by managing the movement of activities and guests  
  • Monitor entrances and exits to ensure proper egress, in accordance   
  • Observe crowds in order to keep vigilant watch for signs of danger  
  • Correspond with the Manager on Duty, Director of Security, and the Manager of Venue Operations to adequately provide emergency care within the existing security plan framework.  
  • Ensure security and safety of patrons, visitors, performers, and staff, through adherence to DO security policies   
  • Ensure security and safety of the venue, and perform security screening when required  
  • Interact with guests attending events, provide information and direction in a positive and friendly manner  

 

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent  
  • Ability to pass state background check 
  • Minimum 1 year of experience as a crowd manager or related events management experience 
  • Demonstrated customer service skills  

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Security experience 
  • Law enforcement experience 
  • Crowd control/venue management certification

 

Essential functions/physical demands

  • The person in this position works evenings and weekends, in accordance with the events schedule. 
  • The person in this position navigates stairwells, hallways, and other areas of the Detroit Opera House.  
  • The person in this position stands for up to 3 hours at a time. 

 

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.  Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.

Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission. 

Department: Safety and Security

Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: This position maintains a flexible work schedule, and is part of a pool of Event Medics, who work various performances/events at the Detroit Opera House.

Salary: $20.00/hr.

How to apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume by email to employment@motopera.org.  Please include how you learned of this position.

Position Summary

Detroit Opera (DO) is southeast Michigan’s premier venue for opera and dance, and is a contemporary cultural-corner stone of the City of Detroit. Located in the heart of downtown, near Comerica Park, Detroit Opera offers a dynamic work environment. DO Event Medics work with the Security Team to provide services designed to ensure the health and safety of Detroit Opera and the Detroit Opera House patrons, visitors, performers during performances and other events. Event Medics work to secure the safety of patrons, visitors, and performers by providing immediate medical care to any and all individuals who fall ill, to be vigilant of individuals displaying signs or symptoms of illness, to call for or facilitate communication with emergency first responders, and provide crowd management services for the safety of patrons, visitors, employees and artists.  

 

Responsibilities

  • Immediately respond to all medical emergencies in accordance with the relevant procedures and policies.   
  • Observe crowds in order to keep vigilant watch for symptoms and early signs of illness or medical emergencies.  
  • Treat symptoms of minor injuries, such as small cuts/scrape, dizziness, nausea, headaches, contacting emergency medical services as needed.     
  • Correspond with the Manager on Duty, Director of Security, and the Manager of Venue Operations to adequately provide emergency medical care within the existing security plan framework.  
  • Participate in traffic control duties for large events, as needed.   

 

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent 
  • Ability to pass state background check 
  • EMT-B license 
  • Demonstrated ability to work ethically and dependably 

 

Desired Qualifications

  • EMT-I license or EMT-P license highly preferred 
  • Nursing/other health care experience  
  • Security experience  
  • Crowd manager experience  

 

Essential functions/physical demands

  • The person in this position works evenings and weekends, in accordance with the events schedule. 
  • The person in this position navigates stairwells, hallways, and other areas of the Detroit Opera House.  
  • The person in this position stands for up to 3 hours at a time. 

 

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.  Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.

Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission. 

Work Schedule:  June 30, 2025 – August 15, 2025; 25 hours per week 

Stipend:  $3,000 

How to Apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to employment@detroitopera.org   

Position Summary  

Detroit Opera (DO) is pleased to offer a summer internship in partnership with Applebaum Family Philanthropy. The Applebaum Internship Program (AIP) is a unique opportunity to enhance leadership, networking, and work skills in a student cohort experience. Students will receive a stipend to participate in an internship with Detroit Opera and engage in a series of educational, interactive and leadership roundtables.  

Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Assist admin and directors with planning, organizing, scheduling, creating documents, responding to emails during Detroit Opera’s Summer Programs: 
  • Create and Perform: July 7 – July 18 
  • Operetta Remix: July 24 – August 8 
  • Assist Education staff during Open Spot residency at Detroit Opera:  August 11-15 
  • Note taking, typing, copying, aid in creating memorabilia for DO’s summer program 
  • Provide assistance with projects related to the department to which the intern is assigned. 

Required Qualifications/Abilities: 

  • Eligible participants are undergraduate/college students currently enrolled in schools based in Southeast Michigan.  
  • Students must be in their sophomore year or higher (equivalent).  
  • Experience in the theatrical and musical arts preferred: opera, musical theater, instrumental, theatre, vocal and dance 
  • Working knowledge of either music, dance, musical theatre, opera, and operetta 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills 
  • Computer literacy, with an emphasis in Word, Excel, and Microsoft outlook.  
  • Ability to operate a computer and perform office duties i.e. copying, filing, and emblemizing and organizing music books for students. 

Physical Demands/Work Environment: 

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
  • Ability to work in theatre and office environments 
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times. 

Application Deadline: 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.  

Additional Information: 

For additional information please visit the following link: Applebaum Fellows | Applebaum Family Philanthropy 

Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission.    

Work Schedule:  Based on show schedule, nights and weekends as needed 

Job Type: Seasonal, Salaried 

Salary: Wages set by I.A.T.S.E. collective bargaining agreement 

How to Apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to employment@detroitopera.org   

  

Position Summary  

The Head Electrician is responsible for overseeing all lighting and electrical aspects of production, ensuring efficient planning, installation, maintenance, and operation of lighting systems. This role collaborates with Lighting Designers and production teams to execute lighting designs while maintaining safety and quality standards.   

Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Analyze, interpret, and implement light plots for productions.  
  • Oversee the hanging, focusing, and maintenance of lighting instruments.  
  • Plan and execute electrical projects related to scenery, props, and effects.  
  • Manage inventory, storage, and maintenance of lighting tools and equipment.  
  • Supervise electricians during load-ins, technical rehearsals, performances, and strikes.  
  • Ensure work areas are clean, safe, and compliant with safety regulations.  
  • Maintain and organize consumables (gels, lamps, fluids, etc.).  
  • Program and operate lighting consoles during rehearsals and performances.  
  • Troubleshoot and repair lighting equipment as needed.  
  • Maintain and update lighting paperwork, including Lightwright documentation.  
  • Communicate and coordinate with other production departments to ensure seamless operations. 
  • Oversee power distribution for all departments as needed.  
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of lighting trends and technological advancements.  
  • Assist with venue maintenance, ensuring the proper function of the house rep plot.  
  • Develop and implement necessary lighting upgrades.  
  • Facilitate communication between incoming production teams and venue staff. 

 

Required Qualifications/Abilities: 

  • Minimum 4 years of professional experience in theatrical electrics.  
  • Strong knowledge of electrical components, wiring, soldering, and lighting systems.  
  • Proficiency in contemporary lighting fixtures, power distribution, and programming.  
  • Experience with ETC EOS family consoles, dimmer systems, and moving light programming.  
  • Ability to manage and lead a team effectively.  
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.  
  • Proficiency in Vectorworks and Lightwright software desirable  
  • Comfortable working at heights (ladders, catwalks, lifts) and lifting up to 50 lbs.  
  • Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.  
  • Familiarity with IATSE labor contracts and theatrical safety standards 
  • Ability to understand diverse perspectives and acknowledge the significance of differences and complexities in backgrounds, cultures, values, and viewpoints as the foundation for an inclusive environment.    

Physical Demands/Work Environment: 

  • Prolonged periods of standing and walking 
  • Ability to work in theatre and office environments 
  • Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds at times. 

  

Application Deadline: 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.  

  

Additional Information: 

Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission.    

Department: Human Resources

Classification: Full-Time, Nonexempt 

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

How to Apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to employment@detroitopera.org

 

Position Summary

As a member of Detroit Opera’s (DO) Human Resources department, the Human Resources Coordinator executes many necessary serial and continuous tasks essential to the company’s daily operations. Under the leadership and guidance of the Senior Director of Human Resources (SHR Dir.), the HRC largely supports DO through hiring, by organizing and initiating recruitment for open positions, and by administering first-day orientation of new employees. The HRC supports current staff by coordinating DO’s benefits, executing necessary steps of open enrollment and fielding unemployment claims. The HRC possesses strong communication skills and effective organization skills. The HRC exercises discretion and tact at all times.

 

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Initiate the recruitment process for open positions, including, crafting job descriptions and job postings, preparing and conducting recruitment kick-off meetings, and posting open positions to various networks and websites.
  • Organize and filter candidate applications, and in coordination with SHR Dir., prescreen candidates.
  • Schedule interviews with hiring committee members and initiate candidate background checks.
  • Plan new hires’ first-day orientation, and in collaboration with other staff, prepare all materials, including new hire documents, computer hardware, email accounts, office phones, and employee ID.
  • Conduct first-day orientation, administering necessary new hire documents, entering new employees into the payroll system, briefing new employees on benefits, highlighting important company policies as described in the employee handbook, and briefing new employees on IT.
  • Work with the SHR Dir. to schedule open enrollment sessions for employees to be briefed on benefit plans. Distribute open enrollment materials to employees.
  • Work with DO’s benefits broker, create and finalize the open enrollment process, assist employees with technical enrollment issues
  • Inform benefits broker of new and terminated employees enrolled in benefits.
  • Create new hire and qualifying event COBRA documents for benefits-eligible employees
  • Send monthly carrier invoices to AP for payment
  • Resolve eligibility, coverage, and other benefits issues as they arise
  • Monitor incoming determinations, and other similar documents, from Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) and respond to all UIA documents concerning DO.
  • Organize and curate employee personnel files, both physical and digital, and all other HR documents.
  • Respond to employee verifications and similar requests/orders.
  • In coordination with the SHR Dir., conduct regular tasks to uphold and maintain DO’s policies and procedures.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma/GED
  • Minimum 1 year of clerical/administrative experience
  • Proficient in Office 365 suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Demonstrated organizational skills
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and with tact
  • Ability to understand diverse perspectives and acknowledge the significance of differences and complexities in background, cultures, values and viewpoints as the foundation for an inclusive environment.

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related field
  • SHRM knowledge
  • Human resources work experience

 

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

  • The person in this position occasionally moves materials weighing up to 30 pounds
  • The person in this position remains in a stationary position for periods of time
  • The person in this routinely occasionally moves throughout the building to access files

 

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.

 

Additional Information

Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission. 

Shifts available: 

Sat., Sun., 3 PM – 11 PM (24 hrs./week) 

*Detroit Opera employees who work 20 or more hours/week are eligible to participate in the employee benefits program 

Salary: $20/hr.

How to Apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume by email to employment@detroitopera.org.  

Position Summary:  

Detroit Opera (DO) is southeast Michigan’s premier venue for opera and dance and is a contemporary cultural-corner stone of the City of Detroit. Located in the heart of downtown, near Comerica Park, Detroit Opera offers a dynamic work environment. Through a meticulous security strategy, Detroit Opera Security Officers provide services designed to ensure the protective security of Detroit Opera staff, patrons, visitors and performers; and the Detroit Opera House buildings and grounds. Incumbents in this position will secure premises, personnel, patrons and guests by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; patrolling and inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry and checking credentials. During performances and other large events with visiting attendees, Security Officers monitor crowds, and provide crowd management services for the safety of visitors, employees and artists.   

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Patrol and secure the Detroit Opera House. 
  • Monitor and analyze CCTV camera footage. 
  • Protect company assets relative to theft, assault, fire and other safety issues; guard valuables in a secure area 
  • Respond to alarms and emergencies, communicate any irregularities with management 
  • Keep a thorough incident report record; follow procedures for various initiatives including fire prevention, traffic control and accident investigations  
  • Check visitors in and out of the Detroit Opera House, and escort visitors around the premises. 
  • Guard valuables in a secure area 
  • Ensure compliance with government regulations       

Required Qualifications:  

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent  
  • Ability to pass state background check 
  • Clean driving record  
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant security experience  
  • Demonstrated ability to work ethically and dependably   
  • Ability to understand diverse perspectives and acknowledge the significance of differences and complexities in background, cultures, values and viewpoints as the foundation for an inclusive environment. 

Desired Qualifications:  

  • First aid/CPR-certified 
  • Customer service experience 

Physical Demands of the Work Environment:  

  • The person in this position navigates different areas through the building including stairwells, work areas, parking structure, and patron areas as part of building security checks.   
  • The person in this position ascends and descends stairwells multiple times during a shift, as part of building security checks. 
  • The person in this position stands for up to 3 hours at a time. 
  • The person in this position occasionally lifts heavy objects up to 60 lbs.  

Application Deadline  

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.  

Additional Information  

Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission.