Operations Manager, Monterey Symphony

The Operations Manager is a full time staff position classified as exempt from overtime. It has the potential for advancement in the organization.

Basic Responsibilities:

The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring that the scheduling and production of all orchestra activities (concerts, rehearsals, special events) run smoothly, effectively, and in a financially responsible manner. The Operations Manager also functions as a liaison between the orchestra and the rest of the Association (including the board of directors, Friends board of directors, and staff) and coordinates the activities of the personnel manager, librarian, stage director, and music director when necessary.

Qualities and Attributes of the Most Successful Applicant:

• Two years of concert production experience in a classical music setting and at least an elementary proficiency on a musical instrument.
• A working knowledge of the symphonic repertoire and the ability to construct an effective concert program.
• Basic understanding of impresario skills.
• At least two years of professional office experience in a responsible administrative position with exemplary command of details.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet functions.
• Proven experience in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Possess a reliable automobile and a valid California driver's license. (Mileage reimbursed for travel, excluding regular commutes to a work site.)
• Be able to lift reasonably heavy loads (concert chairs, music stands, boxes of music) of a minimum of 25lbs.
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Be available to carry out functions which may need to be done before, during and after the concert. (Therefore, musicians who perform with the Monterey Symphony as tenured players are ineligible.)

• Monitor all backstage operations and lend a hand when and wherever necessary. Must be present and available at all rehearsals and concerts of the full orchestra, chamber ensembles, and chorus.
• Coordinate the routine functions of the music director, personnel manager, librarian, stage director, volunteer chorus manager, and stage crew.
• Keep the music director’s performance schedule and engagement calendar and serve as the primary community contact for Max Bragado-Darman.
• Serve as primary contact for musicians and hall staff. Maintain rosters of tenured musicians and chorus members.
• Provide support for guest artists, schedule their time, make arrangements for accommodations and local transportation. Secure their contracts and eventually negotiate their fees.
• Serve as primary contact for artist management agencies. Develop and maintain close professional relations with them.
• Develop and monitor the budget for the operations department in conjunction with the finance and executive directors.
• Provide basic office support in answering the phones and assisting co-workers on whatever projects or tasks are needed
• Be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Executive Director

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Salary negotiable, health insurance, two weeks vacation per year

Please send the following items:

1. A brief cover letter explaining why your application should be considered for this position, your availability, and your salary expectations.
2. A detailed resume indicating your contact information, job titles held, employment dates, and a brief description of responsibilities.
3. Please, no phone calls or email submissions.
4. An acknowledgment will be sent to you that your application is complete.
5. A synopsis of the operational considerations/challenges inherent in the following five orchestral programs, specifically related to producing them at the Monterey Symphony.

Program One

REVUELTAS:                  Sensamaya

RODRIGO:                        Per la flor de giri blau

RAVEL:                            Concerto for the Left Hand

TURINA:                            Sinfonia Sevillana

RAVEL:                             Bolero

Program Two:

FAURE:                               Pavanne, Op.50

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS:     Serenade to Music

HOLST:                               The Planets

Program Three:

HANDEL:                            Messiah

Program Four:

STRAVINSKY:                    Firebird, 1919

RACHMANINOFF:             Piano Concerto No.2

TCHAIKOVSKY:                 Symphony No.3 "Polish"

Program Five:

BUXTEHUDE/CHAVEZ:    Chaconne in E minor

ELGAR:                                Cello Concerto

SCHUMANN:                       Symphony No.1 "Spring"

Send completed application to:

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Monterey Symphony

PO Box 3965

Carmel, CA 93921