Employment

The Glimmerglass Festival seeks an ambitious and creative leader to serve as its next Director of Development, a role pivotal to shaping the future of one of the world’s most celebrated summer opera festivals. The Glimmerglass Festival has engaged Management Consultants for the Arts to facilitate this important process and a full position profile and details for how to apply can be found at https://www.mcaonline.com/searches/director-of-development-glimmerglass.

The Glimmerglass Festival seeks an Assistant Music Operations Manager for its 2025 Season.

The Assistant Music Operations Manager works as a member of the Artistic team; they report to the Music Operations Manager, and work alongside the artistic and production staff. The primary responsibilities of the position will include assisting the Music Operations Manager with adherence and application of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and planning and executing the logistics of managing a professional pit orchestra. Duties include, but are not limited to, enforcing CBA work rules during rehearsal and performance services, facilitating communication between orchestra members and management staff, scheduling and execution of instrument and equipment moves, and setting up/changing over pit layouts. The position also assists in supervising apprentices. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and unshakable in high-pressure situations. Knowledge of orchestral instruments and previous experience working with orchestral musicians is a plus. Must be willing to abide by The Glimmerglass Festival’s current and potential future health & safety policies.

This position runs from May 19 through August 22, 2025. $17.80/hr. Eligible for overtime. Housing provided; a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and access to a vehicle are required.

The hiring process is highly competitive; some positions are filled as early as January. Early applications are encouraged. All positions will be posted for two weeks prior to the start of the interview process and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. This job was posted on January 15th, 2025.

To apply, please prepare a Cover Letter and Resume (including three references) in a single PDF document. Submit and complete the application process by clicking HERE, or by going to our Glimmerglass Website Employment Page, and filling out the Employment Application Form.

JOB TITLE: Calling Stage Manager (Summer Seasonal)

DEPARTMENT: Production

REPORTS TO: Director of Production & Production Stage Manager

WORKS CLOSELY WITH: Director of Artistic Administration, Production Staff, 

and select Music & Artistic Staff

DATES: May 19 to August 17, 2025 (inclusive), start date may vary by production

Job Summary

The Calling Stage Manager is a seasonal employee who, under the guidance of the Production Stage Manager is responsible for running all rehearsals and calling one of the four summer opera productions. They are also important in facilitating communication amongst many artistic and production departments. The Calling Stage Manager assists in supervising Assistant Stage Managers (ASM) and Stage Management Apprentices, delegating various show responsibilities to them. They may also be assigned a secondary calling assignment or ASM assignment. This position has offices or workspaces that require the employee to climb flights of stairs.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Running staging and technical rehearsals;
• Calling performances of at least one mainstage opera production;
• Creating, maintaining, and archiving all necessary production paperwork;
• Assisting in supervising Assistant Stage Managers and Stage Management Apprentices;
• Communicating all rehearsal scenery, prop, and costume transfer needs for staging rehearsals with the relevant departments;
• Ensuring that rehearsal facilities are set for music and staging rehearsals;
• Working with the Director of Artistic Administration, Director of Resident Artists Program, and Production Scheduler to generate the daily rehearsal schedule;
• Running staging rehearsals for the production’s cover cast; and
• Maintaining all artistic and production values during the production’s performance run.

Position Requirements

This position is a good fit for someone who:

• Has prior experience as an Opera Calling Stage Manager; candidates will only be considered if they have called performances of Opera at the professional level. 
• Can read music proficiently and is comfortable calling cues from a piano/vocal score;
• Is proficient in Microsoft Word/Google Docs, particularly in the use and formatting of tables, and Gmail;
• Has clear and effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Can work independently and meet deadlines;
• Shows initiative to seek out information and advance projects with minimal supervision;
• Can manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy production environment;
• Possesses an ability and desire to show exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of work;
• Can communicate with and effectively organize large groups of people, including chorus, supers, and youth performers, in both rehearsal and performance;
• Can see and work in the dark lighting conditions of a backstage environment;
• Can perform moderate lifting for purposes of rehearsal scenic and prop transitions;
• Can remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time; and
• Is comfortable with problem solving and managing interpersonal dynamics.

Calling Stage Managers are an exempt position that receive $1130.00 weekly and provided housing. Having a car is encouraged, but not required.

The hiring process is highly competitive; some positions are filled as early as November. Early applications are encouraged. All positions will be posted for two weeks prior to the start of the interview process and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. This job was posted on November 11, 2024.   

To apply, please prepare a Cover Letter and Resume (including three references) in a single PDF document. Submit and complete the application process by clicking HERE, or by going to our Glimmerglass Website Employment Page, and filling out the Employment Application Form.

The Glimmerglass Festival seeks a Costume Administrator for its 2025 Summer Festival Season. 

The Costume Administrator works as a member of an eight-person Production Administration team and a six-person Costume Office team; they report to the Production Manager and the Costume Director, and they work alongside a Production Administrator, a Costume Administration Apprentice, a Production Administrator Apprentice, and the Safety Department in addition to the Costume Floor Managers and the Costume Shopper. The primary goals of the position include facilitating costume department accounting and reconciling all purchases/shipping/returns; distributing information to the Costume Shops; facilitating independent contractor travel/lodging arrangements and shipping between the contractors and the Glimmerglass shop; facilitates designer and assistant costume designer travel; purchasing and distribution of Costume Shop/Craft Shop supplies; assisting with the setup and breakdown of Seminars and Orientations; assisting with Crew Meals if needed. Much of the work this position performs involves remaining in a stationary position during the shift; and involves moving boxes of supplies. The ability to drive with a clean license, a working knowledge of computers and word/excel, some understanding of costume shop terminology, and experience in administrative organization are desired. Most projects will be worked on independently under the direction of either the Production Manager or the Costume Director, while other projects will require working in a group setting. The responsibilities of this position require the employee to be physically present on campus to complete the tasks assigned. This position frequents offices or workspaces that require the employee to climb flights of stairs. Additional training, workshops, and seminars may be provided during the season. This is a seasonal position; employees that work well within the team are often asked to return for subsequent seasons. Commitment to safe work habits and shop practices is essential. Must be willing to abide by Glimmerglass Festival’s current and potential future health and wellness policies.

This position runs May 5 to August 24, 2025. $17.80/Hr. Includes Housing.

The hiring process is highly competitive; some positions are filled as early as January. Early applications are encouraged. All positions will be posted for two weeks prior to the start of the interview process and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. This job was posted on December 5, 2024. 

To apply, please prepare a one page Cover Letter and a one page Resume (including three references) in a single PDF document. Submit and complete the application process by clicking HERE, or by going to our Glimmerglass Website Employment Page, and filling out the Employment Application Form.

The Glimmerglass Festival seeks candidates for its maintenance and facilities staff. The position reports to the Facilities Supervisor and assists in maintaining the Festival’s properties, working both indoors and outdoors.. In addition, a clean driver’s license is helpful.

Physical Requirements: The position requires standing, walking, and bending during the entire shift. Must be able to push/pull and lift 50 lbs. Hourly wage will be considered based on education level and work experience, with a range starting at $15.50/hour.

The Glimmerglass Festival seeks to hire persons of all backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. Developing and investing in our employees is our highest priority to achieve an environment that fosters company wide success. The Festival aims to employ individuals at varying stages of their careers, who have a desire to work for a leading arts organization that values professional and personal growth through collaboration and commitment to creating the highest quality product possible.

The Glimmerglass Festival is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data or any other legally protected status.

The hiring process is highly competitive; some positions are filled as early as January. Early applications are encouraged. All positions will be posted for two weeks prior to the start of the interview process and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. This job was posted on March 19, 2025

To apply, please prepare a Cover Letter and Resume (including three references) in a single PDF document.

The Glimmerglass Festival seeks a Gift Shop Manager for its 2025 Summer Festival Season.

The Gift Shop Manager works as a member of the Gift Shop team; they report to the Director of Communications and work alongside Gift Shop Associates. The primary goals of the position include leading the efficient operation of a quality retail sales operation; Managing, tracking, and ordering inventory and sales transactions; Managing the schedule of Gift Shop Associates, and supervising their duties; Communicating with the Finance Department for end-of-day sales; Organizing the plan for the display and presentation of merchandise; Supervising cashiering and receipting the sale of merchandise by cash and charge transactions. Responsibilities are performed with considerable independence and reviewed only periodically. The ideal candidate must be available to work nights and weekends and have the ability to supervise the work of others. Knowledge of merchandise buying procedures and product market values is a plus. Knowledge of retail management, promotion, and marketing methods is highly desired.  The responsibilities of this position require the employee to be physically present on campus to complete the tasks assigned. This is a seasonal position; employees who work well within the team are often asked to return for subsequent seasons. Commitment to safe work habits and shop practices is essential. Must be willing to abide by The Glimmerglass Festival’s current and potential future health and wellness policies.

This position runs from mid-May through August 22, 2025. $17.30/Hr. Housing available.  There will be some preseason part-time work that can be done remotely, with a transition to full-time hours on campus closer to the start of the festival. 

The hiring process is highly competitive; some positions are filled as early as January. Early applications are encouraged. All positions will be posted for two weeks prior to the start of the interview process and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. This job was posted on December 4, 2024.

To apply, please prepare a Cover Letter and Resume (including three references) in a single PDF document. Submit and complete the application process by clicking HERE, or by going to our Glimmerglass Website Employment Page, and filling out the Employment Application Form.