What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orchestra Operations Manager position at St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Career Center?
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Operations
POSITION SUMMARY: Join the SLSO during one of the most thrilling times in the history of the orchestra as we return to the beautifully renovated Powell Hall for our 2025-2026 season. This is an opportunity to create a lasting impact on audiences and the St. Louis community.
The Orchestra Operations Manager manages and supports a variety of activities and projects within the Artistic and Operations department, including orchestra services, electronic media activities, touring activities, and project management for special performances, collaborations outside of Powell. In addition to supporting the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, this position also provides some operational support for the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, IN UNISON Chorus, and St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra. In consultation with the Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Operations, and department directors, s/he will also hold responsibility for drafting the orchestra and venue calendars and troubleshooting scheduling issues with a variety of constituents to maximize efficiency and service utilization for the Jack C. Taylor Music Center. This position works closely with the Vice President of Operations and provides integral cross-departmental support to the Artistic and Operations department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage the orchestra calendar, maximizing service utilization and troubleshooting to ensure compliance with all CBA terms and other constraints.
• Coordinate operational requirements and logistics for orchestra services, including rehearsals, concerts, and other events.
• Manage the master calendar for spaces in the Jack C. Taylor Music Center, including Powell Hall, Lobby, Foyer, Met Bar, Whitaker Room, Donor Lounge, , dressing rooms, warm up rooms, Education and Learning Center, and other event spaces as needed for activities of resident ensembles (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Chorus, St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus, St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra), other internal constituent groups, non-orchestra presentations and hall rentals.
o Ensure CBA compliance and maximize efficiency of scheduling with regards to IATSE Local No. 6 (stagehands) and other labor.
• In collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, support the Orchestra’s electronic media activities and initiatives, including broadcasts, audio/video projects, and commercial recording projects, reviewing licensing agreements, liaising with the applicable orchestra committees (Media, Recording Evaluation and Sound Archives committees), and ensuring compliance with CBA terms and national agreements. Provide operations and production assistance for SLSO digital concert series.
• In coordination with the Vice President of Operations, determine feasible scheduling for Orchestra runouts/residencies/tours, electronic media projects and special events. Manage the planning and execution of the orchestra’s domestic and international touring, residencies, run-out concerts, fee engagements, and other special projects outside of Powell Hall (in collaboration with the Vice President of Operations and associated musicians committees).
• Manage the planning and execution of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) collaborations, to ensure compliance with all contract terms and other constraints. As needed, provide support for the negotiation of the multi-year contractual agreement.
• Assist the Vice President of Operations in the preparation of the Operations budgets for recording/media, OTSL, and special projects including fee engagements, tours, run-out concerts, and residencies.
• As needed, provide operational support to other SLSO ensembles, including St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Chorus, and St. Louis Symphony IN UINSON Chorus.
• Participate in duty rotation to include ensuring compliance with the collective-bargaining agreement with IATSE Locals No. 6
• Serve as a system administrator for ArtsVision.
• Perform other duties as needed or directed.
POSITION SUMMARY: Join the SLSO during one of the most thrilling times in the history of the orchestra as we return to the beautifully renovated Powell Hall for our 2025-2026 season. This is an opportunity to create a lasting impact on audiences and the St. Louis community.
The Orchestra Operations Manager manages and supports a variety of activities and projects within the Artistic and Operations department, including orchestra services, electronic media activities, touring activities, and project management for special performances, collaborations outside of Powell. In addition to supporting the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, this position also provides some operational support for the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, IN UNISON Chorus, and St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra. In consultation with the Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Operations, and department directors, s/he will also hold responsibility for drafting the orchestra and venue calendars and troubleshooting scheduling issues with a variety of constituents to maximize efficiency and service utilization for the Jack C. Taylor Music Center. This position works closely with the Vice President of Operations and provides integral cross-departmental support to the Artistic and Operations department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage the orchestra calendar, maximizing service utilization and troubleshooting to ensure compliance with all CBA terms and other constraints.
• Coordinate operational requirements and logistics for orchestra services, including rehearsals, concerts, and other events.
• Manage the master calendar for spaces in the Jack C. Taylor Music Center, including Powell Hall, Lobby, Foyer, Met Bar, Whitaker Room, Donor Lounge, , dressing rooms, warm up rooms, Education and Learning Center, and other event spaces as needed for activities of resident ensembles (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Chorus, St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus, St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra), other internal constituent groups, non-orchestra presentations and hall rentals.
o Ensure CBA compliance and maximize efficiency of scheduling with regards to IATSE Local No. 6 (stagehands) and other labor.
• In collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, support the Orchestra’s electronic media activities and initiatives, including broadcasts, audio/video projects, and commercial recording projects, reviewing licensing agreements, liaising with the applicable orchestra committees (Media, Recording Evaluation and Sound Archives committees), and ensuring compliance with CBA terms and national agreements. Provide operations and production assistance for SLSO digital concert series.
• In coordination with the Vice President of Operations, determine feasible scheduling for Orchestra runouts/residencies/tours, electronic media projects and special events. Manage the planning and execution of the orchestra’s domestic and international touring, residencies, run-out concerts, fee engagements, and other special projects outside of Powell Hall (in collaboration with the Vice President of Operations and associated musicians committees).
• Manage the planning and execution of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) collaborations, to ensure compliance with all contract terms and other constraints. As needed, provide support for the negotiation of the multi-year contractual agreement.
• Assist the Vice President of Operations in the preparation of the Operations budgets for recording/media, OTSL, and special projects including fee engagements, tours, run-out concerts, and residencies.
• As needed, provide operational support to other SLSO ensembles, including St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Chorus, and St. Louis Symphony IN UINSON Chorus.
• Participate in duty rotation to include ensuring compliance with the collective-bargaining agreement with IATSE Locals No. 6
• Serve as a system administrator for ArtsVision.
• Perform other duties as needed or directed.
