Hybrid Vice President of Operations, Artistic

at Opera Philadelphia

• Job title: Vice President of Operations, Artistic
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $145,000 - $160,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Philadelphia, United States

About the role

• Vice President managing day-to-day operations and artistic functions at Opera Philadelphia while implementing strategic plans and ensuring operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day leadership in support of the organization’s strategic plan, mission, core values, and objectives.
• Partners with the General Director to carry out Opera’s vision and strategy.
• Intentionally leads with a focus on advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging practices.
• A senior leader for the organization and has oversight of major functions and departments within Marketing and Communications, Guest Services, Leadership Development and Equity, and Community Engagement & Volunteer Management.
• Works closely with Finance, Community Initiatives, Human Resources & Administration, and Development.
• Collaborates with Administration & Human Resources to implement systems and processes for staff rollout.
• Works with the Leadership Team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and employees to achieve business goals.
• Creates, implements and rolls out plans, internal infrastructures, reporting systems and policies all designed to foster growth, funding, community impact, internal operations and efficiencies within Opera Philadelphia.
• Manages the finance function within the organization.
• Provides organizational budget oversight in collaboration with the Finance Consultant.
• Works with the General Director and Leadership Team to establish annual, quarterly, and monthly strategic priorities and facilitates workflows.
• Supports internal culture and engagement activities.
• Works closely with the General Director and the artistic planning team to create each season’s artistic plan.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in a senior role within a successful classical music organization, preferably opera or orchestra.
• Demonstrated track record in managing staff at varying levels.
• Experience working with and hand communicating to members of the board of directors, including oversight of board committees, volunteers, and cross-functional staff.
• Experience in helping to shape short- and long-term organizational planning and developing budgets that align with strategic priorities.
• Exceptional written and oral communication abilities, including experience presenting to boards and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for inspiring staff, volunteers, and donors to build lasting relationships.
• Experience hiring, managing, mentoring, and evaluating staff to achieve goals.
• Strong experience with budget creation, tracking, and financial reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• A deep appreciation for music and the performing arts, with a commitment to artistic risk-taking.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Commitment to anti-racism and a harassment-free work environment