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Employment Opportunities
This is Opera Philadelphia's employment and volunteer opportunities source. Open positions will be listed below. Opera Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Chief Development Officer
Ushering in a new era at Opera Philadelphia (OP), the organization seeks an innovative, dynamic, and seasoned Chief Development Officer (CDO) to spearhead growth in contributed revenue and institutionalize best practices in fundraising. A key member of the senior leadership team, the CDO will work in close partnership with the General Director & President (GD) to implement bold strategies aligned with the organization’s vision for artistic expansion and long-term financial health.
With a proven track record of planning, execution, and relationship-building, the CDO will lead efforts to enhance donor engagement and align philanthropic resources with OP’s strategic priorities. The ideal candidate will bring leadership, creativity, high-level fundraising and risk-taking to the country’s most innovative and forward-thinking opera company.
Chorus
Auditions for the Opera Philadelphia Chorus for the 24-25 Season are full. If you would like to submit your materials to be kept on a waitlist, please send a resume, CV, or website link and a recent recording to chorus@operaphila.org.
Please send relevant information to:
Elizabeth Braden
Chorus Master
chorus@operaphila.org
Music Staff
There are currently no music staff positions available.
Please send relevant information to:
Michael Eberhard
Director of Casting & Artistic Administration
eberhard@operaphila.org
Orchestra
There are currently no auditions planned for the Opera Philadelphia Orchestra.
Inquiries can be made to:
Orchestra Personnel Manager & Auditions Coordinator
Principal Singers
Opera Philadelphia grants auditions for principal roles to professional opera singers on an invitation-only basis.
Inquiries can be made to:
Michael Eberhard
Director of Casting & Artistic Administration
eberhard@operaphila.org
Become a Supernumerary
Have you ever dreamed of being part of an opera production onstage at the Academy of Music? Apply to become a “super” – a non-singing extra – and your dream just might come true!
A super will never sing an aria or having a starring role, but supers are important members of the cast no matter how small their roles may seem. Supers often appear as townspeople, servants, soldiers, and many other characters. They may even have multiple roles to play in one opera. Whatever the part, supers help to flesh out scenes and add detail and authenticity to a production. Our super needs vary from show to show, but at different times we need men, women, boys, and girls, of all ages, shapes, and sizes.
To be added to our database of supernumerary candidates, please email:
Bridget Cook
Associate Director of Production
cook@operaphila.org
Volunteer Opportunities
Another way to get involved in the company is to join the Opera Philadelphia Volunteer Program.
Discover our current volunteer roles and fill out the Volunteer Registration Form here.
Questions? Email volunteer@operaphila.org.