Management Associate (Chautauqua Opera Company & Conservatory)Seasonal Employment
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Job Location:
Chautauqua - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Chautauqua Opera Company & Conservatory summer season will consist of a fully produced productionworkshopsand ancillaryevents. To learn more about the season and company visit. We build our season around the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) Safety Guidelines in addition to following the guidelines of the CDC IATSE and USA.
About Your Compensation
Compensation for this position is $19.00 per -time remote hours to be scheduled beginning May 2026 transitioning to full-time on-site work beginning July 2026.
Round-trip travel stipend and housing are also provided.
About YourWork Day
- Report to the General and Artistic Director.
- Provide administrativeassistanceand liaise with various departments (Production Costumes Wigs & Makeup Music and Administration).
- Act as a resource for all company members on departmental as well as organization policies/procedures.
- Act as a first point of contact for internal company managementregardingtransportation housing and communications onsite at the Chautauqua Institution.
- Manage a high volume of phone calls andemails andauthor routine email correspondence withina timelymanner.
- Act as project manager for all company ancillary events (opera invasions song recitals guild events staff parties etc.) and provide project management and event support for all mainstage productions.
- Maintain Opera Center Office and Green Room cleanliness and supplies. Complete daily mail and supplyrunsasrequired.
- Provide housing management byassistingwith staff and guest artist housing needs.
- At Connolly Residence Hall act as first point of contact for all young directly with Connolly Hall and assist in upholding dormitory policy for the duration of the summer replace demagnetized/lost key cardstoresidents who are locked out of their rooms. Communicate issues and policy violations to the Chautauqua Opera Manager. Communicate all necessary work orders to the Chautauqua Opera Manager.
- Use established procedures to distribute complimentary season gate passes and parking permits for seasonal staff/guests.
- Serve asprimaryliaison with the Marketing Department to plan and execute coordinated social media campaigns and marketing initiatives promoting seasonal events and productions.
- Collaborate closely with the Marketing and Management Assistant to collect organize and deliver social media assets graphics and promotional images ina timelyand efficient manner.
- Coordinate withThe Chautauqua Dailyto schedule photo daysfacilitateinterviews and support editorial coverage of events and productions.
- Oversee archival recording of performances and events ensuring adherence to all applicable union regulations and contractual requirements.
- Manage the creation editing and digital publication of programs for all events and productions in collaboration with the Marketing and Management Assistant and Marketing Department.
- With CI Marketing/FOHteam coordinatefront-of-houseplanningand operations for ticketed and non-ticketed events ensuring clear communication among house management stage management ushers and the ticketing department.
- Maintainaccuratebudgetary records for the on-site season includingreceipttracking and reconciliation.
- Manage season-specific event bookings withinArtsVisionand update season calendars in collaboration with the Artistic Director.
- Act ason-call point of contact for housing travel and company-wide emergencies providingtimelyproblem resolution and support.
About the Referral Programââ
About Your Scheduleâ
Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules full and part-time for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August.â Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability.â Schedules typically include evenings weekends and/or holidays as a requirement.
While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment you shouldgenerally anticipatethe following schedule options for this position:
Will be scheduled to work an average of 40-hours/week with some opportunity for overtime.
About Living on the Groundsâ
This position offers employer-provided housing and parking off-grounds. Housing includes a private bedroom and shared living provide their own transportation to and from their housing and workplace. Residency starts in late June andendsmid-August.
About Chautauqua Institutionââ
Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts education religion and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts lectures interfaith worship/programs and recreational activities.â Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company a comprehensive hotel food & beverage conferencing and events organization.â
Discovering Your Chautauqua Experienceâ
There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission vision and diverse communities and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience.â Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass free of cost which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.â
Our Commitment to IDEA
Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan 150 Forward. One of our five core values is The dignity and contributions of all people. We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal state or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience engagement and professional expertise in IDEA.
Joining Our Talent Communityâ
Join our talent community online at You are encouraged to learn more about Chautauqua Institution at and view the 150 Forward Strategic Plan at .â
Required Experience:
IC
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About Company
Welcome to Chautauqua Institution! We are a community of artists, educators, thinkers, faith leaders and friends dedicated to exploring the best in humanity.
