Rehearsal Administrator
Houston Grand Opera • Full-Time
http://www.houstongrandopera.org
Houston , TX

Department: Production
Reports To: Director of Production
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Prepared Date: July 2012

SUMMARY: The Rehearsal Administrator oversees scheduling and facilitates communication for all productionrelated rehearsals, performances, and company events, with primary responsibilities including the creation and management of current and out-year production calendars; the management and contracting of rehearsal and performance venues; and the hiring and supervision of all supers, child wranglers, light walkers, and other nonsinging specialty performers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the Rehearsal Department: supervises the Rehearsal Coordinator's daily routine; oversees the creation, maintenance, and dissemination of HGO production calendars and schedules (including weeklies, dailies, orchestra, chorus, childrens' chorus, super, and dancer calendars).
• With the Director of Production, develops, maintains, and disseminates out-year production calendars and Critical Factors for planning and budgeting purposes.
• Manages the casting and contract administration of supernumeraries, child wranglers, light walkers, and specialty performers.
• Serves as liaison with Stage Directors prior to production periods regarding their rehearsal needs and parameters and to plan and create show-specific rehearsal schedules.
• Advises on artist release requests (HGO Studio and mainstage) based on production needs.
• Negotiates with local arts organizations and Wortham staff for HGO's time in the Brown and Cullen theaters.
• Oversees the coordination of and contracting for HGO's use of additional spaces within the Wortham Theater Center facilities.
• Serves as liaison with other HGO departments in terms of their production-related scheduling needs: manages space allocation, advises on artist availability, coordinates technical requirements (e.g. -- Education Department/Opera Night Live, Development Department/Patron Dinners, Public Relations/Artist Interviews).
• Prepares the daily production schedule two days per week and as needed on an emergency basis.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Production.

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Arts degree and 2-4 years' experience in production administration or production stage management in a professional arts organization. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Availability for evening and weekend work.

SPECIAL JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
Highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work independently. Able to be a calming, rational presence with a wide range of artistic personalities. Ability to quickly analyze problems and present creative solutions. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Please direct inquires and forward a cover letter, resume and references to: Human Resources, Houston Grand Opera, 510 Preston Street, Houston, TX 77002. Email: hr@houstongrandopera.org. RESUMES ACCEPTED UNITL POSITION IS FILLED.

Houston Grand Opera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates for employment are considered without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, sexual preference, age, non-job related disability, or marital status.