• Serves as assistant to General Manager and Artistic Director of the San Francisco Opera Center.

• Administers, contracts, and schedules Opera Center events.

• Prepares and submits payroll and expenses on behalf of the Opera Center to the Finance Department.

• Liaises with Finance to request checks, wires, and payments for Adler Fellows, Opera Center staff and guest faculty.

• Performs duties to ensure the timely payments for the Adler Fellow’s insurance, working dues and retirement benefits.

• Coordinates travel and housing for visiting Opera Center personnel, working with Artist Services Coordinator.

• Assists Artist Services Coordinator with visa research and preparation for training visas for Adler Fellows and Merola Opera Program Artists, as well as visas for guest faculty.

• Coordinates multiple aspects of Opera Center performances including venue coordination, vendor relations, transportation, housing and per-diem arrangements.

• Serves as primary staff representative accompanying Opera Center engagements.

• Assists with coordinating Adler auditions for visiting guests.

• Works with Box Office Manager to coordinate tickets for all Opera Center productions, including Merola.

• Acts as production manager for the Schwabacher Debut Recital

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates with Communications for Opera Center webpages.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT OR MACHINES, IF ANY, THAT MUST BE OPERATED TO PERFORM THE POSITION ACCEPTABLY: Computer, printer, copier, telephone and other general office equipment and machines.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Indoors with temperature and noise levels typical of this environment

• Knowledge of operatic repertoire or performing arts/theatrical production preferred

• Ability to prioritize diverse and multiple tasks, maintaining flexibility and attention to detail

• Outstanding communication, both written and verbal, and organizational skills

• Ability to effectively and accurately plan, organize, and coordinate people and events

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with special expertise in Excel desired

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team and exercise initiative

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

• Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with all staff, artists, the public, and volunteers in a professional, confidential and tactful manner

• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality

• Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner

• Position requires occasional evening and weekend obligations