LA Opera is pleased to invite members of Emerging Arts Leaders/Los Angeles to participate in our new “Community Circle” program.  Through this program, we are able to offer you the opportunity to purchase up to four $9 tickets to our upcoming production of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly!  A stunning production, never before seen in Los Angeles, melds sumptuous costumes with evocative period scenery. From the acclaimed director of Il Postino, Ron Daniels. (Nov 17 – Dec 9)

HOW TO PURCHASE YOUR COMMUNITY CIRCLE TICKET:

To purchase your $9 ticket(s), go to https://ticketing.laopera.com/account/login.aspx and enter promo code 21023 where it asks for “Promo Code.”  This offer is not transferrable.  By using this code, you agree to the terms of participation on the attached document: CC CODE LTR EAL LA

Once the login is complete and a performance date has been selected, please choose “Purchase Best Available Seating” at the top of the performance page.  Proceed through the ticket purchase process as instructed.

If you are having ANY trouble purchasing tickets, please call our Audience Services at213.972.8001 and they will process your ticket order.

For more information on our Community Circle program, including how nonprofit groups and/or schools can apply for Community Circle tickets, please visit our website: www.LAOpera.com/CommunityCircle

We look forward to seeing you at the opera!

LA Opera seeks a Community Programs Associate for their fast-growing, award-winning Education and Community Programs department. Reporting to the Associate Director of Education and Community Programs, the Community Programs Associate is responsible for the coordination of LA Opera’s community outreach programs, developing community relationships, managing the volunteer-staffed Community Educators and Library Project, and administering college programs.

Qualified candidates will be highly organized and have a degree or experience in arts, arts management or arts education. Applicants will have worked extensively in Word, Excel and Outlook, and have experience with database applications. Qualified candidates will also demonstrate the ability to attend to detail in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment and have strong written and oral communication skills, as well as an aptitude for interacting well with the public. Bilingual a plus but not required.

This is a part-time position, offering approximately 29 hours per week. There is some flexibility in setting hours during the business week; however, the work schedule may vary and will include some nights and weekends.

Please send résumé and cover letter with “Community Programs Associate” in the subject line to:
E-mail: jobs@laopera.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

This post was submitted by Laura Bennett.

The Los Angeles Opera is seeking a talented Marketing Coordinator to join its team. This position will report to the Associate Director of Marketing and will coordinate direct marketing efforts, both electronic and printed, in conjunction with broader departmental goals. Responsibilities include delivery of advertising and direct mail materials, collecting information for printed materials, maintaining the departmental production schedule, interactive marketing and audience development projects.

Candidates should be self-motivated, eager and have the talent and skills necessary to pursue an advanced career in marketing. Knowledge and/or appreciation for the Arts are preferred. Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, be bilingual in English/Spanish, be proficient in MS Office, MS Internet Explorer, Adobe Acrobat and database management, and have the ability to organize, move, and lift boxes of promotional materials as needed. Candidates must be able to work some evenings and weekends as required.

Please send cover letter and résumé to: jobs@laopera.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

This post was submitted by Laura Bennett.

The Development Operations Assistant will provide administrative support and coordination for LA Opera’s development staff, with emphasis on the areas of donor stewardship and finance.

Responsibilities include processing gifts, monitoring revenue and expenditures, drafting and preparing donor correspondence and acknowledgements, data mining and report generation, assisting with events, and helping to establish positive and responsive relationships with donors, prospects and Opera staff.

Qualified candidates will have worked extensively in Word, Excel and Outlook, have experience with database applications, demonstrate the ability to attend to detail in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment and have strong written and oral communication skills.

Please send résumé and salary history to: jobs@laopera.com. No phone calls please.

This post was submitted by Laura Bennett.

The LA Opera seeks a Research Intern who will report to LA Opera’s Richard Seaver Music Director, James Conlon. The intern will help research and assemble an annotated chronology of Maestro Conlon’s career for use in company promotions and publications. Internship activities will include communicating with the publications staffs at opera companies, symphony orchestras and schools in the US and throughout the world. Research activities may also include compiling materials such as recording lists, critical reviews, and work samples.

Qualified candidates must receive credit from an accredited college or university for the internship. This is a non-paid position. Qualified candidates will have a highly disciplined work ethic, excellent communications skills, and superb research skills with meticulous attention to detail. Candidates should be currently pursuing a degree in music (preferably at the graduate level) and be multi-lingual. As well, he or she must be computer literate with some experience in Windows, Microsoft Office, and database software. Graduates may be eligible as long as college credit can be received. In your cover letter please be sure to indicate how you heard about this opportunity, i.e., through which specific website, person, etc.

Please send résumé, list of references and cover letter with “Research Intern” in the subject line to: jobs@laopera.com. No phone calls please.

This post was submitted by Laura Bennett.

LA Opera seeks an Education Programs Assistant for its award-winning Education and Community Programs department. Reporting to the Education Manager, the Education Programs Assistant will provide general administrative support and coordination for the Opera’s education and community programs staff. This position will also assist in the planning and implementation of education programs, projects and events.

Qualified candidates will be highly organized and have a degree or significant experience in arts, arts management or arts education. Applicants will have worked extensively in Word, Excel and Outlook, and have experience with database applications. Qualified candidates will also demonstrate the ability to attend to detail in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment and have strong written and oral communication skills, as well as an aptitude for interacting well with the public. Bilingual a plus but not required.

This is a part-time position, offering approximately 29 hours per week. There is some flexibility in setting hours during the business week; however, the work schedule may vary and will include some nights and weekends.

Please send résumé and cover letter with “Education Programs Assistant” in the subject line to:

E-mail: jobs@laopera.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

This post was submitted by Laura Bennett.

Los Angeles Opera is seeking a self-motivated individual with outstanding analytical and database skills for our Marketing and Pricing Analyst opening. The person in this growth-oriented position will drive analytical decision-making within the marketing department by becoming the subject matter expert on customer data and pricing. The candidate will directly impact targeted sales and marketing campaigns through list research, management, audience selection and customer profiling/analysis. This position reports to the Director of Marketing and will work closely with the marketing/communications team to understand data needs as they develop new campaigns or sales efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

>Will create accurate and timely analyses and reports on a wide variety of issues including campaign performance, acquisition costs, pricing, response rates, buyer churn, customer profiles, sales forecasting, and customer acquisition and satisfaction.
>Will manage ticket sales income by closely monitoring sales activity and adjusting prices; and make marketing campaign suggestions accordingly.
>Will monitor website and web activity and make adjustments/recommendations in order to improve the SEO, stickiness, customer experience, and conversion level of site users.
>Will partner with Data Services team to understand changes in technology and online purchasing and to track, analyze and interpret trends to provide recommendations for improving sales, data integrity, analytics and the customer experience.
>Will be responsible for developing new ideas to improve targeting and marketing efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS

>Requires at least two years of experience accessing, compiling and analyzing large volumes of data into concise and precise information.
>Tessitura proficiency is preferred.
>Experience analyzing ROI performance of marketing programs.
>Demonstrated analytical excellence.
>A solid background/understanding of statistics, pricing and previous experience in consumer services/products is preferred. >Background/understanding of dynamic pricing a plus.
>Bachelor’s/College Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, Business Studies/Administration/Management, Marketing, Advertising/Media or equivalent preferred.
>Candidates must be self-motivated and have the ability to work with limited supervision in a fast-paced, small-team environment. Must possess an investigative mindset.
>Outstanding verbal/written communication, presentation, organizational and teamwork skills are required.

To apply, email a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@laopera.com.

This post was submitted by Laura Bennett.