Assistant Education Director
DESCRIPTION
Description
Opera Orlando seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic education assistant to support the Company’s education and outreach programming. This part-time position is ideal for a teaching artist, arts administrator, or music educator with a passion for youth development and community engagement. The assistant will work closely with the education director and artistic director to help implement and manage educational initiatives including the Opera Orlando Youth Company (OOYC), in-school programming, and community performances/events. This position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of rehearsals, performances, and partnerships that support Opera Orlando’s mission to educate, entertain, and enrich.
Duties and Responsibilities
Opera Orlando Youth Company (OOYC):
Serve as a teacher and administrator for weekly Saturday morning OOYC rehearsals
Support musical and theatrical instruction, including warm-ups, vocal coaching, and acting work
Maintain rehearsal discipline and a positive learning environment
Supervise students during production rehearsals and backstage during performances
Track attendance, communicate with families, and assist with additional recital and performance preparation
Community and Educational Outreach:
Assist with implementation of in-school programs, retirement community concerts, and outreach events
Represent Opera Orlando at community partner sites and ensure professional presentation
Support logistics for education-related programming, including transportation, setup, and materials
Studio Artist Program Support:
Help maintain the Studio Artist calendar, coordinate rehearsals, and track conflicts
Assist with administrative tasks including contracts, scheduling, and communication
Provide support for masterclasses, workshops, and community engagements involving Studio Artists
Administrative and Event Support:
Participate in weekly planning and production meetings
Support marketing team with occasional content creation for education-related social media
Assist with student/family communications, program evaluations, and coordination of special events
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an energetic, organized, and musically literate individual who enjoys working with students and thrives in collaborative environments. They should be comfortable taking initiative, managing groups of young performers, and supporting a fast-paced artistic team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in music education, vocal performance, musical theatre, or a related field
Experience working with children or teens in a classroom, rehearsal, or camp setting
Basic piano/vocal coaching skills
Strong communication, time management, and organizational abilities
Willingness to work weekends and evenings
Knowledge of opera and classical music
Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar)
Passion for the arts and community engagement
Must be able to pass a background check
Desired Start Date: July 1, 2025
BENEFITS
Pay Range: $12,000 - $20,000 Annual
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HOW TO APPLY
Please email Sarah Purser, education director for Opera Orlando, at spurser@operaorlando.org
Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
Application Email/Link: spurser@operaorlando.org