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

Assistant Tailor Vice President of Artistic Planning

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.

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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.

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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

Assistant Tailor

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Costume Director, the Assistant Tailor provides support for the highly-reputed USUO Costume Department. This individual will bring an advanced knowledge of all aspects of costume construction and bespoke tailoring to executing technical, hands-on creation under the guidance of the Tailor. The areas of work are twofold: costume alteration and construction plus project supervision. Our ideal teammate in this role will be as comfortable setting up alterations, cutting new costume pieces, and stitching/construction as they are at assisting Costume Department members with large-scale project workflow. At times, this person may assist or oversee both full- and part-time staff and should be professionally suited to interact with guest designers, contractors, or other third-party contacts. We expect the individual to excel at assisting in organizational projects, to provide creative and collaborative guidance/suggestions for the Costume Department and the entire Opera Artistic team with the Costume Director, and to be an excellent and patient instructor with blossoming costume staff members.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Assist Tailor and occasionally Cutter/Draper in the patterning, construction, and alteration of costumes.
Assist in the preparation of stock / rental costumes for use in a production.
Execute stitching, cutting, pattern making, and setups responsibilities as directed.
Supervise garment construction, alteration, and finishing work.
Specialty construction as directed by Costume Director, Tailor, Cutter/Draper, Crafts Artisan.
Assist in fittings as needed.
Organize and distribute information relating to costumes between Tailor, Cutter/Draper, Stitchers, Designer, and Costume Department.
Gain familiarity of mainstage shows by attending room runs and tech rehearsals.
Assist in managing mainstage load in / load out for assigned shows.
See to repairs / costume needs on assigned mainstage shows (rehearsals and performances).
Assist with the day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of costume workspaces and equipment.
Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized workplace.
Related duties as assigned by Costume Director.
Occasional nights and weekends required.

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in theatrical or comparable costume construction, alteration, fitting with an emphasis on bespoke tailoring.
Knowledge and expertise in costume techniques and materials.
Ability to work within a team and skillfully delegate work.
Ability to organize work and time to meet deadlines.
Advanced hand and machine stitching skills.
Experience teaching stitching techniques a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time.
Ability to manually work safely with Costume Department equipment.
Ability to occasionally move rolling clothing racks weighing up to 200 pounds.
Ability to twist, bend, reach, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to drive to designated areas for work purposes.

SALARY RANGE:

Beginning pay range is from $23-$27/hour, depending on experience, plus excellent benefits.

Applications are being accepted through July 19, 2024.

TO APPLY

Please apply online. Resumes are required. Applications that include a cover letter will be prioritized.

Apply Online

Vice President of Artistic Planning

JOB OVERVIEW

In this record-breaking subscription sales year of 2024, Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (USUO) has made exciting progress toward our overarching strategic plan goal of audience development. We seek a visionary and experienced Vice President of Artistic Planning to support these successes by collaborating with of our future Music Director, engaging our audiences, further developing our world class ensemble, and participating in USUO’s energetic and committed staff culture.

In alignment with our strategic plan and mission, our VP of Artistic Programming will “connect our community through great live music” by programming repertoire and envisioning new experiences that understand Utah’s communities and guides them to an artistic future of wonder and engagement.

The planning scope includes artistic budgeting and programmatic development of all series during the season from September to May, the Deer Valley Music Festival in Park City each summer, and all other special performances, tours, and run-outs. This individual will positively engage and secure all guest artists/conductors and collaboratively work across departments to drive USUO to success.

As we connect our musicians, artists, board, and staff with our audience and communities, we expect this individual to proactively participate in building and maintaining these connections by being a consummate ambassador for the organization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Create artistically excellent and relevant programs that engage listeners, align with our strategic plan, support annual institutional goals, and engender donor support. This work includes envisioning and planning repertoire across all USUO programs, including Education concerts, Pops, Films, Specials, Family Concerts, and the Deer Valley Music Festival
Engage with community partners to create meaningful impact and solidify our reputation as the foundational arts organization in our communities.
Drive discussions and relay artistic vision to all staff and local partners with or on behalf of Music Director, including educating constituents of artistic, historical, or other significant repertoire or artist insights.
Keep abreast of diverse and emerging artistic talent and repertoire; make relevant recommendations for performances and help galvanize internal and external excitement.
Work with the COO to create responsible annual artistic budget projections and program timelines that achieve artistic goals.
Work across departments to manage the annual orchestra season calendar with an eye toward balancing USUO operational goals with guest artists’ contractual needs.
With Director of Operations, manage, produce, and execute guest artist contracts; review Pops riders, special productions, symphony staged events, and other artistic elements.
Coordinate with the Opera Artistic Director to develop season planning that aligns with and bolsters programming across the institution.
Proactively coordinate with VP of Marketing and Communications to share up-to-date repertoire details, discuss net sales potential, relay artistic goals, and develop community-sensitive programming.
Plan and coordinate extensive run-out series with long-standing partners across Utah.
Work with the COO and Director of Operations to plan and execute all touring and recording projects, including contracts and budgeting.
Gain detailed working knowledge of the orchestra’s contractual bargaining agreement with the American Federation of Musicians.
Skillfully implement artistic plans by coordinating with the orchestra library, program annotators/publishers, orchestra personnel office, local radio broadcast producers; serve as staff liaison with the musicians’ Artistic Advisory Committee.
Participate in the design and development of education initiatives and outreach activities with the education department, opera artistic administration, and operations; develop pre-concert lecture series and engage speakers as necessary.
Participate with rehearsal and concert duty rotation with Operations Department and attend rehearsals, and performances as required.
Oversee Artistic Planning Manager, Artistic Planning Coordinator (with MD), Assistant Conductor, Guest Artists, and Guest Conductors.
Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed or directed.

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Excellent interpersonal, personnel management, and negotiation skills.
Excellent verbal, aural, and written communication skills.
Excellent collaboration and inclusive planning skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and function calmly under pressure.
Able to effectively balance teamwork with working independently.
Detail-oriented, organized, able to problem solve and make critical decisions.
Excellent editing and proofreading skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with field-specific databases OPAS and Tessitura a plus.
Occasional evenings, weekends, and travel required.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Advanced degree in Music, Music Performance, or related degree preferable.
Deep knowledge of both historical and emerging orchestral repertoire and artists.
Current and informed knowledge of guest conductors and artists across genres and styles.
Minimum of six years’ experience in related programming and operational positions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

TO APPLY

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

Apply Online