Connect our community with great live music.

Join our team and help support unforgettable musical experiences for our community at a 501(c3) non-profit organization that values excellence, integrity, trust, and communication.

OPEN POSITIONS

Principal CoachMarketing Manager

About Utah Symphony | Utah Opera

Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (USUO) connects Utah communities through great live music, serving as the premier provider of the orchestral and operatic art forms in the Intermountain West. The Utah Symphony, which performs at Salt Lake City’s Abravanel Hall and is led by Music Director Thierry Fischer, is one of the most engaged orchestras in the nation. In addition to numerous regional and domestic tours, it has embarked on seven international tours and performed at Carnegie Hall in 2016 coinciding with the orchestra’s 75th anniversary celebrations. Since 1978, Utah Opera has provided Utah’s citizens with distinguished productions at the historic Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre that showcase emerging and established artists, celebrate traditional works, and champion the American operatic tradition. USUO reaches 450,000 residents annually in Utah and the Intermountain region through its performances and educational programs, which serve more than 155,000 students annually. USUO produces four full operas and more than 175 symphony performances in each season throughout Utah and an annual summer festival – the Deer Valley® Music Festival – in Park City, Utah.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (USUO) is committed to connecting our community through the performance of great live music. In service of that goal and to create an incredible place to work, USUO prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Utah Symphony | Utah Opera is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which maintains that no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. If you have questions concerning USUO’s compliance with Title VI, please contact the office of the President & CEO.

National Alliance for Audition Support

Utah Symphony | Utah Opera is proud to be a partner in the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS), an unprecedented national initiative to increase diversity in American orchestras. The Alliance does so by offering Black and Latinx musicians a customized combination of mentoring, audition preparation, financial support, and audition previews. NAAS is a partnership between the Sphinx Organization, League of American Orchestras, New World Symphony, and over 100 orchestras across the nation and is funded by a generous grant from the Mellon Foundation and contributions from the member orchestras. Learn more at www.auditionalliance.org.

Benefits & Perks at Utah Symphony | Utah Opera

Benefits: Full-time staff receive health coverage (USUO pays 100%), 401(k) contribution plan, and paid time-off and holidays.

Free Tickets: Staff receive complimentary and discounted tickets to Utah Symphony and Utah Opera performances.

Work that Matters: Music touches lives for good and enriches our community. Be part of an organization that brings beauty and happiness to the lives of people all over the state.

The staff supports USUO’s mission to connect the community through great live music by doing everything from promotion and fundraising to artistic planning and operations. View and apply for open positions below.

Open Positions

Principal Coach

This is an annual 9-month seasonal position from September through May, with exact dates to be negotiated.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (USUO) Principal Coach is an active and reliable artistic leader in the USUO Opera Artistic Department.  As the primary pianist for opera rehearsals, the Principal Coach works closely with guest conductors and music staff to prepare singers for opera production roles and with the USUO Chorus Director to provide primary musical leadership for USUO Choruses.  Additionally, this individual collaborates closely and regularly with the Education Department to develop, coach, and craft programs for the USUO Resident Artists. Reporting to the USUO Opera Artistic Director, the Principal Coach is expected to provide assistance in artistic leadership and engagement through their work.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Artistic

• Coach local and guest artists for mainstage productions as requested.
• Play harpsichord and other keyboard instruments during Opera and Symphony rehearsals and performances as appropriate, practical, and necessary.
• Play local auditions as necessary.
• Coach Resident Artist Program artists for roles in opera productions and for USUO concerts and educational presentations.
• Participate in casting and repertoire selection as part of the Artistic Director’s planning team.
  • Participate in auditions and the selection of artists for the Resident Artist Program as appropriate and practical including planning, promotion, and screening of auditions.
  • Conduct artistic research including review of video and audio tapes and attendance at live concerts and performances as requested.
  • Participate in long-range repertoire planning discussions.
• Participate in the design, development, implementation, and supervision of opera education initiatives and programs in collaboration with Education Department staff.
• Play primary role in creation of Resident Artist Program community engagement activities including concerts and run-outs.
• Participate as member of guest opera conductor support team during orchestra services.
• Attend concerts and performances as required.

Administrative

• Coordinate with Education Department in the creation of a weekly schedule for Ensemble Program artists.
• Assist Artistic Director with communication of programming with Marketing.
• Participate with Opera and Symphony personnel in the planning and execution of performance-oriented development events for Utah Symphony and Opera and Deer Valley Music Festival.
• Participate in the appropriate assignment of staff keyboardists to rehearsals in coordination with Production Coordinator, Chorus Director, Stage Management, and Symphony Operations.
• Coordinate piano tuning and maintenance schedule for Production Studios and Capitol Theatre.

Other

• Prepare and present Prelude Lectures and patron education events for all opera productions.
• Perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music required.  Master’s in piano/coaching and/or 5 years professional experience with professional opera companies. A Collaborative Piano focus is a plus.
• High level of pronunciation and translation fluency in Italian, German, and French.  Pronunciation and translation fluency in other major singing languages a plus.
• Wide knowledge of vocal repertoire and resources, including vocal chamber music.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to professionally solve problems and meet multiple deadlines when under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Flexible working schedule, including evening and weekend events, required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of remaining stationary and working on a computer.
• Moves equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Must have reliable transportation.

TO APPLY:

Please apply online. Application materials should include a cover letter and résumé. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Marketing Manager

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Marketing Manager supports the Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (USUO) Marketing, Communications, and Patron Services Department by providing detail-oriented support to the Director of Marketing and supervising the Marketing Coordinator.  This role assists with the development and implementation of USUO’s advertising strategies, ensuring the successful creation, tracking, and analysis of marketing assets.  The Manager will also be empowered to make informed suggestions for all assets and to identify thoughtful strategies to extend the reach and impact of USUO campaigns—attracting new audiences to performances and supporting the patron journey.  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines are essential, as this role collaborates with internal departments, creative freelancers, and advertising partners to manage channels for a broad range of campaigns and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Support the development and implementation of all USUO advertising strategies across varying media channels.
• Effectively work to improve communication with our audiences and ensure the proper accuracy, method, and volume of communication with patrons.
• Strategically manage the distribution of campaign deliverables (emails, flyers, etc.) to enhance the reach of our campaigns and strengthen connections with our communities.
• Manage efforts to connect with and attract emerging audiences through relationships with community partners.
• Help provide direction for graphic designers to produce advertising materials—including print, outdoor (billboards, banners, posters), direct mail (postcards, brochures, flyers), and social ads.
• Oversee visual brand, including photo selection for promotional materials, and perform light graphic design work as needed.
• Actively track, manage, and evaluate the effectiveness of eblasts, direct mail, and other assets. Share results with the team and make suggestions for adjustments as necessary.
• Develop and manage brand activations at performances and in the community.
• Supervise the Marketing Coordinator and provide support as needed.
• Attend Utah Symphony, Utah Opera, and Deer Valley® Music Festival performances in rotation with others in the department and act as an official marketing/PR representative.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or business; or commensurate experience of at least one to two years working in marketing and promotion.
• Concert or event promotion experience preferred.
• Ability to capture and use data to measure marketing programs and inform decision making.
• Skilled in editing marketing collateral for impact, clarity, and correct grammar.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• An eye for design and basic graphic design skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of the creative development process and media planning.
• Proven ability to find creative ways to reach target audiences.
• Team player with proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to professionally solve problems and meet multiple deadlines when under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Passion for and knowledge of symphonic music and opera preferred.
• Flexible working schedule, including evening and weekend events, required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of remaining stationary and working on a computer.
• Moves equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Must have reliable transportation.

TO APPLY:

Please apply online. Application materials should include a cover letter and résumé. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.