JOIN THE TEAM
This is Cincinnati Opera’s resource for employment and volunteer opportunities. Please check below for current openings.
Cincinnati Opera is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.
Administrative Positions
Cincinnati Opera relies on a strong administrative staff to achieve year-round operational success. Any openings for both full- and part-time positions, as well as permanent and seasonal opportunities, will be listed here.
Executive Assistant, Board Liaison & Office Manager
The Executive Assistant, Board Liaison & Office Manager provides high-level administrative support to Cincinnati Opera’s executive leadership, serves as a primary administrative liaison to the Board of Trustees, and oversees the day-to-day administrative operations of the office. The position also manages Cincinnati Opera’s Bravo Shop merchandise shop and supports select organizational meetings, events, and special projects.
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Director of Human Resources
The Director of Human Resources reports to the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer and partners directly with the General Director & CEO on matters involving the senior leadership team. A hands-on HR leader, the HR Director is responsible for the day-to-day administration and ongoing development of Cincinnati Opera’s human resources function. The HR Director oversees and coordinates recruitment; onboarding and offboarding; employee benefits; leave and PTO administration; payroll; employee relations; HR compliance; training and development; performance management; compensation administration; and the communication and maintenance of employment policies and procedures. This work is performed in close partnership with Cincinnati Opera’s shared-services providers and other external partners.
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Auditions
Applications are being accepted for auditions for singer roles as part of Cincinnati Opera’s 2027 Summer Festival. Auditions will take place on October 23 & 24, 2026 (application deadline: Sept. 11, 2026), and on December 4, 5 & 6, 2026 (application deadline: Oct. 30, 2026), in Cincinnati, OH.
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For questions or assistance, please email auditions@cincinnatiopera.org.
Internships
Internship opportunities for the 2027 Summer Festival will be posted in winter 2026-2027. Please check back for more information.
Volunteering
Cincinnati Opera relies on many generous volunteers to make our season sing! Please see below for current volunteer opportunities.
+ 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.
Casting calls for the 2026 Summer Festival have concluded. Information about about supernumerary roles for the 2027 Festival will be available in late March 2027.
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 volunteering as an usher.