Employment

PROP SUPERVISOR

Portland Opera is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Prop Supervisor.  The Prop Supervisor will report directly to the Director of Production (DOP) and Technical Director (TD).  Duties will include, but are not limited to:  supervise the construction and acquisition of all stage properties for rehearsals and performances; manage properties budget for each production; determine staffing needs for prop build and run; organize and manage union properties crew in the theater; attend performances, tech rehearsals and note sessions.  Ideal candidates have 5 or more years of professional theater experience (opera preferred but not required), ability to manage multiple projects, knowledge of prop materials, techniques, historical styles, and financial management. Design and construction experience helpful.  Candidates should be able to start no later than August 4, 2008. 
Portland Opera is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please send cover letter and resume to productionjobs@portlandopera.org.
Complete job description available upon request.
No phone calls, please.

PATRON SERVICES SALES AGENT (Afternoon/Evening Position)    

Portland Opera has an immediate opening for a Patron Services Sales Agent (PSSA).  The PSSA reports directly to the Director of Sales and Patron Services (DSPS).  Our sales staff maintains a high profile in the marketplace and enjoys a well-earned reputation for its professionalism and courtesy.  The sales office is highly productive and provides significant revenues to Portland Opera in the form of ticket sales and contributions.  It provides ticketing and customer services for Portland Opera productions and Broadway Across America-Portland series.  We work in comfortable and spacious office, and maintain a highly communicative and respectful professional work environment. This is a part-time, non-exempt, temporary position.  Compensation based upon hourly wage plus commission.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
•    Work schedule is Monday through Friday, with variable hours, including evenings
•    Sell packages for the Portland Opera and Broadway Across America-Portland Series
•    Solicit contributions for the Portland Opera and Broadway Across America-Portland development programs
•    Handle payments according to established policies and procedures (e.g., cash, check, charge, gift certificates, etc.)
•    Assist customers in securing their desired seats in a positive and professional manner
•    Keep up-to-date information for current events and offers on hand
•    Complete order forms, sales notes, etc. in a timely and accurate manner
•    Maintain knowledge of office operations and customer service protocols.
•    Perform other duties required by the sales team as directed

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
•    Demonstrated experience in a sales and customer service environment
•    Excellent verbal and strong written communication skills; excellent basic math skills
•    General knowledge of a performing arts organization a plus

Resumes with cover letter accepted until position is filled.  We prefer email submittals addressed to patronservices@portlandopera.org but will also accept US mail sent to:

Portland Opera
The Hampton Opera Center
Attn: Sales Assistant Opening
211 SE Caruthers St.
Portland, OR 97214

Portland Opera exists to inspire, challenge and uplift our audiences

by creating productions of high artistic quality that celebrate the beauty and breadth of opera.