Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts seeks a Coordinator, Company Management to manage key elements of operations and artist services for Opera and Classical Programming. Responsibilities include overseeing travel and lodging arrangements for professional staff and visiting artists; reconciling, analyzing and reporting company financials; creating the structure of the annual WTO audition tour; and managing facility and calendar logistics. The Coordinator is a key member of the four-person Opera and Classical Programming year-round team, making strategic decisions on how best to align operational goals with the artistic vision and resources of the department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Artist Services

• Manage budget and schedule for, advance, and oversee VIP and industry colleague visits.
• Schedule and manage on-site auditions during summer opera season.
• Liaise with Box Office to manage artist and colleague ticket allocation and fulfillment.
• Within budget and staffing constraints, determine structure of and oversee artist services for Chamber Music Artistic Advisor, Filene Artist in Residence and other guest VIPs.

Lodging and Travel

• Conduct annual negotiations to determine best corporate and university housing options; analyze results and make recommendations to management.
• Provide oversight for all artist lodging and travel arrangements.
• Build and cultivate relationships with existing lodging and travel partners.
• Exercise independent judgment to establish, refine and execute overall timing and geographic structure for annual audition tour, including venue rentals, travel and lodging.

Finance

• Track and analyze financial statements and data.
• Exercise initiative in recommending optimal solutions for expense adjustments.
• Manage the budget reforecasting process.
• Process and reconcile department contracts, invoices, check requests and other expenses.
• Liaise with the Finance department to resolve any discrepancies quickly and accurately.

Schedule and Administration

• Provide onsite artistic duty at performances, rehearsals and events as needed.
• Create structure and supervise logistics for WTO seminars, training sessions, and audience education activities.
• Develop and manage year-round company macro schedules and space allocation usage, ensuring best use of time and space resources.
• Arrange for music and instrument rentals, deliveries and returns; provide pre-season assistance to Head of Music.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

• BA/BS/BM degree preferred
• 2-4 years’ experience in production and/or administration within a professional arts organization

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with and appreciation of opera
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, facility with spreadsheet development and database management
• Strong organizational skills,  strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capacity to seek and synthesize information
• Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and work independently
• Facility with handling multiple projects and thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Disposition for working well on a team and dealing fluently with a wide variety of artists and colleagues
• Must possess a current driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and ability to drive regionally to transport artists
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during summer opera season
• Sensitivity and commitment to the mission of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

Qualified candidates can apply online at https://goo.gl/Q4G4Cu

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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