Employment
Current Employment Opportunities at the Portland Opera:
SENIOR GIVING MANAGER
| Date Posted: | December 20, 2011 |
| Application Deadline: | Applications will be accepted for this position until filled |
| Position Status: | (both) Full-time Exempt |
Portland Opera, one of the Northwest’s premiere arts organizations and nation’s leading opera companies, seeks an enthusiastic, positive, experienced individual to join a dynamic development team. The Senior Giving Manager plays a key leadership role in Portland Opera’s development team and is responsible for growing the Camerata Circle membership of donors of $2,500 or more. This position is directly responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of all individual donors and foundations of $2,500 to $10,000+.
The Senior Giving Manager leads Board members in their cultivation and solicitation efforts, oversees all cultivation and solicitation events and activities for the Opera’s major donors, leads the Opera’s annual fundraising gala, and provides support to the Portland Opera Guild’s annual fundraising event. The Senior Giving Manager reports to the Director of Communications & Development and directly supervises the work of the Individual Giving Manager, the Financial Administrative Assistant and any part-time or contracted grantwriting staff.
Ideal candidates are positive, creative, highly organized and outgoing with a strong collaborative, team-oriented attitude. Essential requirements include a record of proven success in direct cultivation and solicitation of individual and foundation gifts of $1,000 or more, and experience in organizing and conducting large special events. Experience with a fundraising database—particularly reporting and analysis—as well as intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Word and Excel are also required.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of general non-profit development experience, including work in individual giving, foundation grantwriting and special events management. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and organizational skills are required. A love of opera and/or the performing arts is a plus.
A detailed position description is available here (pdf download). Interested candidates should email a cover letter, résumé, two writing samples of solicitation letters or funding proposals, along with three references to wvdo.or@gmail.com.
Portland Opera is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Portland Opera exists to inspire, challenge and uplift our audiences by
creating productions of high artistic quality that celebrate the beauty and breadth of opera.
Technical Director
| Date Posted: | December 7, 2011 |
| Application Deadline: | Applications will be accepted for this position until filled |
| Position Status: | (both) Full-time Exemp |
Portland Opera is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Technical Director. The Technical Director will report directly to the Director of Production and the Chief Operating Officer. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Analyze and implement technical aspects of productions
- Create technical drawings
- Oversee load-in, load-out and all technical activities in the theater
- Supervise technical staff, including IATSE crew
- Prepare budgets and forecasts for technical aspects of productions, including labor
- Participate in presentation of Broadway series, ensuring local requirements are met
Ideal candidates have 3 or more years of professional experience as a technical director or assistant (opera preferred but not required), ability to manage multiple projects, strong management and organizational skills, experience with IATSE union crews, proficiency in Vectorworks or AutoCAD, knowledge of theatrical techniques including theatrical lighting and rigging, ability to adhere to budget and rigorous time schedule, amenable to fluctuating work schedule including extensive overtime during production, ability to carry 50 pounds and climb/work from ladders.
Salary commensurate with experience, Competitive Benefits package.
A detailed position description is available here (pdf download). Please send cover letter and résumé to productionjobs@portlandopera.org. Please, no phone calls.
Portland Opera is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Portland Opera is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Portland Opera exists to inspire, challenge and uplift our audiences
by creating productions of high artistic quality that celebrate the beauty and breadth of opera.
Patron Services Sales and Fundraising Agent (Afternoon/Evening Position)
| Date Posted: | February 3, 2012 |
| Application Deadline: | February 23, 2012 |
| Position Status: | Afternoon / Evening |
Portland Opera has an immediate opening for a Patron Services Sales Agent (PSSA). The PSSA reports directly to the Sales Manager. This position is for the person who sees the Arts and Education as very important to the community. Our sales staff maintains a high profile in the marketplace and enjoys a well-earned reputation for its professionalism and courtesy. The sales office is highly productive and provides significant revenues in the form of ticket sales and contributions. Our office serves the broader community by providing services for other non-profit fine arts and educational organizations. We work in a comfortable and spacious office, and maintain a highly communicative and respectful professional work environment. This is a part-time, non-exempt, temporary position. Compensation based upon hourly wage plus commission.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
- Sell subscription packages for the Portland Opera, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Artists Repertory Theatre and Broadway Across America subscription series.
- Solicit contributions for the Portland Opera, and Marylhurst University fundraising programs.
- Handle payments according to established policies and procedures. Assist customers in securing their desired seats in a positive and professional manner.
- Keep up-to-date information for current events and offers on hand.
- Complete order forms, sales notes, computer entries, etc. in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain knowledge of office operations and customer service protocols.
- Perform other duties required by the sales team as directed.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Demonstrated experience in a sales and customer service environment
- Excellent verbal and strong written communication skills; excellent basic math skills
- General knowledge of a performing arts organization a plus. Basic computer skills a plus.
We will accept resumes with cover letter now through Wednesday, February 23, 2012. We prefer e-mail submittals addressed to patronservicejobs@portlandopera.org but will also accept US mail sent to:
Portland Opera
The Hampton Opera Center
Attn: Sales Agent Opening
211 SE Caruthers St.
Portland, OR 97214
Phone inquiries may be made to the Patron Services office: 503-417-0573
Portland Opera is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Portland Opera exists to inspire, challenge and uplift our audiences
by creating productions of high artistic quality that celebrate the beauty and breadth of opera.