+ School Programs Manager

Cincinnati Opera seeks a dedicated advocate for opera with strong administrative and communication skills to create and manage its school-based education programs. The ideal candidate brings experience in K–12 education and a working knowledge of the performing arts, particularly opera. This is a full-time, seasonal position running from mid-August through mid-June of each year. The School Programs Manager reports to the General Director & CEO.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver educational programs for K–12 students that introduce opera in engaging, age-appropriate ways, fostering familiarity with and enthusiasm for the art form.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and implement promotional strategies that maximize program visibility and participation among primary and secondary schools in the Greater Cincinnati region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educators, school administrators, and teaching artists to ensure program effectiveness and alignment with schools’ needs.
• Maintain accurate records and generate regular reports on program participation, outcomes, and engagement.
• Partner with the Philanthropy team to track and support the successful fulfillment of grant-related goals and reporting requirements.
• Gather and organize stories, images, and other documentation to highlight program successes and demonstrate impact.

In Practice

• Embrace the company’s commitments to diversity and inclusion.
• Prioritize accuracy and completeness in recordkeeping and data entry.
• Operate with integrity and enthusiasm.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues and school partners.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• An optimistic and solution-oriented temperament
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in primary or secondary education
• Familiarity and interest in opera/performing arts

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The position requires work in an office setting.

Compensation

This is a salary exempt position with an annual compensation of $40,000 to $45,000, commensurate with experience. Cincinnati Opera offers an extensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; paid time off; parking; and 403(b) with a portion matched by the company.

About Cincinnati Opera

Founded in 1920, Cincinnati Opera is one of the oldest and most highly regarded opera companies in the United States. Known for its longstanding partnership with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, a roster of world-class singers, and its spectacular performance venue, Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati Opera has received numerous accolades and awards, including a recent nomination for the prestigious International Opera Award. Cincinnati Opera offers a primary season of performances from June through August, plus a host of events throughout the year, including educational programming, small-scale public performances, recitals, and fundraisers.

How to Apply To apply, submit your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to hr@cincinnatiopera.org or Human Resources, Cincinnati Opera, 1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Cincinnati Opera is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.

+ Supernumeraries

For anyone who’s dreamed of appearing on the Cincinnati Music Hall stage, Cincinnati Opera is ready to give you your moment in the spotlight. No singing skills are required!

Supernumerary—or “super”—roles are non-singing, non-speaking roles, much like extras in film and television. Supers will share the stage with internationally renowned artists and work with celebrated directors and conductors. No singing experience is necessary and all super positions are filled on a voluntary basis. Individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Attending the casting call does not obligate a person to participate. Interested individuals may attend the casting call to simply learn more about supernumerary opportunities.

The casting call for 2025 supernumeraries has concluded. The next casting call for the 2026 Summer Festival will be announced in early spring 2026.

For more information, please email supers@cincinnatiopera.org.

+ Opera Guild Ambassadors

The Cincinnati Opera Guild is a membership-based group of enthusiastic ambassadors for Cincinnati Opera that seeks to promote a deeper understanding of opera throughout the Greater Cincinnati community. For 60 years, the Guild has played an active role in supporting Cincinnati Opera's mainstage, community outreach, and education programs by serving as volunteers and ambassadors at events throughout the community. Click here to learn more about the Cincinnati Opera Guild, fill out a volunteer profile, and become a Guild Ambassador.

+ Music Hall Ushering

Ushers make it possible for patrons to have a truly enjoyable Music Hall experience by providing a smile, a friendly greeting, accurate directions, or an extra service. Usher candidates are reviewed by Cincinnati Arts Association. Click here to learn more about how to become a Music Hall usher.