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.

Job Title: Administrative Coordinator

Department: Operations

Reports to: Operations Manager

Effective Date: Summer Seasonal (Full Time- Seasonal)

The Glimmerglass Festival is  seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Coordinator to support daily operations and ensure efficiency within our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to multitask, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role involves coordinating administrative tasks, supporting various departments, and ensuring smooth office operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars,  and handling correspondence.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages to the appropriate departments.
• Maintain organized records, files, and databases for easy access and retrieval.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other documentation as required.
• Coordinate office operations and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
• Process invoices, track expenses, and assist with budget management.
• Support HR functions and onboarding new employees.
• Order and manage office supplies and equipment to maintain a productive work environment.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned to support the team.

This is a seasonal position; employees who work well within the team are often asked to return for subsequent seasons. 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. $16.50/Hr. Housing available.  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 24, 2005.

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 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. Click here to learn more about the initiatives and actions we are taking to make progress in these areas.

The Glimmerglass Festival is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. 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.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

The Glimmerglass Festival seeks Assistant Production Electricians for its 2025 Summer Festival Season. 

The Assistant Production Electrician works as a member of a 16-person Electrics and Lighting multi-departmentalteam; they report to the Production Electrician, and work alongside another Assistant Production Electrician, Electrics Staff, and Electrics Apprentices. The primary goals of the position will include assisting in leading the electrics crew in the preparation, install, circuiting, and focusing of a large repertory light plot; acting as the lead deck electrician for assigned productions; and overseeing the strike process. A successful candidate will have knowledge with stage electrics, personnel management, 12v/24v practical lighting fixtures, troubleshooting,  intelligent lighting fixtures, LEDS, Network, and power distribution. Having a team-oriented attitude and the ability to cultivate a positive work environment is essential. Some projects will be worked on independently, 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 has offices or workspaces that require the employee to climb flights of stairs or ladders. Additional training and workshops 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 12  to August 24, 2025. $17.30/Hr. Housing provided. 

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 30, 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.

The Glimmerglass Festival seeks Electricians for its 2025 Summer Festival Season. 

The Electrician works as a member of a 16 person Electrics and Lighting multi-departmental team; they report to the Production Electrician, and work alongside Assistant Production Electricians, other Electrics Staff, and Electrics Apprentices. The primary goals of the position will include assisting in the preparation, install, circuiting, and focus of a large repertory light plot; performing daily changeovers; running assigned productions; and striking the plot at the conclusion of the season. Much of the work this position performs routinely is at height, on ladders, or in lifts; involves lifting equipment to elevated positions; and may require occasional use of power tools for custom projects. A successful candidate will have experience in either stage lighting equipment, or a general electrical background. A team oriented attitude as well as an ability to participate in a positive work environment is required. Some projects will be worked on independently, 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 has offices or workspaces that require the employee to climb flights of stairs or ladders. Additional training and workshops 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 12 to August 24, 2025. $16.10/Hr. Housing provided.

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 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 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.