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Salary Range $85,000-$95,000 annually The Metropolitan Opera is looking for a dynamic publicist to join the Press and Communications team. The successful candidate will be able to place stories in both print and digital media on a regular basis, expanding press coverage for the company beyond traditional placements. The publicist must have deep knowledge and understanding of opera, along with... strong familiarity with media publications in New York, Salary Range $85,000-$95,000 annually

The Metropolitan Opera is looking for a dynamic publicist to join the Press and Communications team. The successful candidate will be able to place stories in both print and digital media on a regular basis, expanding press coverage for the company beyond traditional placements. The publicist must have deep knowledge and understanding of opera, along with... strong familiarity with media publications in New York, nationally, and internationally, as well as excellent news judgment and storytelling ability.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Work with the Director of Press and Communications to devise and secure maximum coverage for Met performances and related initiatives across a broad range of print, digital, and broadcast outlets and social media channels.
• Provide specialist opera knowledge that can inform repertoire driven stories to support the operas and artists presented by the Met.
• Liaise closely with external PR agencies, artist publicists, and managers to maximize media coverage for specific performances, artists, and other initiatives.
• Build and maintain excellent ongoing working relationships with journalists, critics, editors, bloggers, and commentators across local, national, and international media.
• Draft, coordinate, and distribute press releases for Met productions and other initiatives as required.
• Identify and publicize stories related to all Met activities, including The Met:Live in HD, the Met’s comprehensive education program, the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, the National Council Auditions, the Met Opera Shop, etc.
• Provide relevant and informed media-related advice to artists and staff at the Met.
• Represent the Met at performances to provide media with information and answer questions (a minimum of two performances per week, including Saturdays and Sundays, throughout the opera season).
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the Met press office, including media monitoring, maintaining an extensive, up-to-date contact database, and ensuring that all press queries are dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner.

Qualifications & Skill Requirements:
• Broad knowledge of the operatic repertoire is essential.
• Minimum 4 years of public relations, media relations, communications or journalism experience, ideally in a performing arts environment.
• Excellent writing and communications skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure to deliver multiple projects as required.
• A developed network of media contacts across arts, entertainment and news media.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.

The Metropolitan Opera believes that diversity is critical to our success and growth as a leading performing arts institution and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve.

The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws
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Job Description The Opportunity ... Delaware North's Patina Restaurant Group is hiring full-time Line Cooks to join our team at Metropolitan Opera Grand Tier in New York, New York. Minimum pay rate: $17.50 / hour Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer. $200 Referral Job Description
The Opportunity
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Delaware North's Patina Restaurant Group is hiring full-time Line Cooks to join our team at Metropolitan Opera Grand Tier in New York, New York.

Minimum pay rate: $17.50 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

$200 Referral bonus for all current associates. Refer someone who is successfully hired into this role for 15 hours worked and receive a $200 referral bonus.

$1000 Sign-on Bonus!

American Cuisine

Located inside Lincoln Center’s Metropolitan Opera House, The Grand Tier Restaurant serves contemporary American cuisine in a spectacular atmosphere. Guests can dine at the restaurant before a show or during intermission, and can also enjoy The Revlon Bar, a casual destination offering a full beverage selection, sandwiches and desserts.
Responsibilities
• Prepares food to specifications before and during unit operations.
• Properly measures and portions all food items. Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures.
• Cooks all food to proper specifications in a timely manner.
• Utilizes kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as: knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.
• Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.
• Ensures freshness and quality of all menu items.
• Packages all products to proper specifications.
• Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according proper guidelines.
• Keeps workstation, coolers and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
• Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations.
• Sets up and operates kitchen equipment
• Uses waste control guidelines and records all waste on spoilage sheet.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Qualifications
• Strong culinary background
• Fast, focused and have great attention to detail.
• Highly self-motivated
• At least 1 year experience as a Prep Cook or Line Cook.
• Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations.
• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attentive and detailed oriented.
• Capable of following procedures and taking directions.
• Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.

Physical Requirements
• Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip etc. a variety of foods and liquids.
• Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to handle or operate dangerous kitchen equipment.

Who We Are

Patina Restaurant Group is a leader in the premium segment of the restaurant and catering industry, operating restaurants and managing catering and food service operations at high-profile venues including, Lincoln Center, Walt Disney World®, Disneyland®, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, and The Metropolitan Opera.

At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.

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Salary Range $48,000-$52,000 annually The Coordinator, Met Opera on Demand will provide day-to-day operational support for Met Opera on Demand, the Met's subscription streaming service, and other streaming video initiatives at the Met. Met Opera on Demand offers subscribers around the world unparalleled access to more than 800 Met performances including Live in HD presentations, standard... definition programs, and historic radio broadcasts, through Salary Range $48,000-$52,000 annually

The Coordinator, Met Opera on Demand will provide day-to-day operational support for Met Opera on Demand, the Met's subscription streaming service, and other streaming video initiatives at the Met. Met Opera on Demand offers subscribers around the world unparalleled access to more than 800 Met performances including Live in HD presentations, standard... definition programs, and historic radio broadcasts, through the Met website and multiple apps (available for Apple TV and iOS, Amazon Fire TV and Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Android mobile devices).

This position reports to the Director, Met Opera on Demand and will provide cross-functional support to the Met's Media and Marketing teams.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Data gathering and analytics reporting
• Compile and analyze performance data from various reporting tools (including Tessitura CRM, Brightcove Video Cloud, Google Analytics, and others)
• Provide regular reporting updates to various Met departments as required
• Monitor analytics data for ongoing awareness of overall business performance

Customer support
• Provide direct email and occasional phone support to Met Opera on Demand subscribers, assisting with common questions, technical troubleshooting, record management in Tessitura, billing, and more

Sales and administrative support for Met Opera on Demand: Student Access licensing
• Serve as point of contact for Student Access licensees
• Manage licensee records and permissions in Tessitura
• Facilitate contracts and renewals for all licensees in coordination with Met counsel, and coordinate with Met finance team on license fees and payments
• Provide licensee usage data as requested
• Organize Met participation at annual Music Library Association conference. Help prepare Met vendor presentation and materials and attend as a representative for the service.

Video content management, including monthly new releases, promotional videos, and live streaming events
• Create site graphics, compile metadata, and publish website content updates
• Coordinate with Met editorial and graphics team on creation of editorial content and graphics to accompany new releases and live streams
• Help facilitate and monitor live streams, and troubleshoot with customers as needed
• Provide additional support to Met Media, Marketing, and Web Teams for the publishing of online media content.

Marketing and promotional materials
• Help to develop and maintain promotional schedule to support new releases and live events, app launches, and special promotional campaigns
• Facilitate creation of email blasts and printed materials, as needed, in coordination with Marketing, E-Marketing, Graphics, and other Met departments

Support for Product Development
• Coordinate with various development teams in all phases of new projects and updates: design, technical implementation, testing, app submissions, and more

Skills & Qualifications
• Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases and tools; experience with Tessitura a plus
• Familiarity with website management, Content Management (CMS) tools and software
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook; familiarity with Photoshop
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent presentation, communication, and writing skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Interest in new and emerging streaming media technologies, platforms, and trends
• Interest in opera and the arts preferred.

The Metropolitan Opera believes that diversity is critical to our success and growth as a leading performing arts institution and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve.

The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws
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Are you up to the challenge of working in the largest performing arts organization in the world? The Production Department of The Metropolitan Opera is responsible for all production and technical details related to the development, creation, and performance of the opera repertory, the coordination of presentations and special events, the operation and maintenance of, as well as improvements to... the Metropolitan Opera stage, shops, and warehouses. We Are you up to the challenge of working in the largest performing arts organization in the world?

The Production Department of The Metropolitan Opera is responsible for all production and technical details related to the development, creation, and performance of the opera repertory, the coordination of presentations and special events, the operation and maintenance of, as well as improvements to... the Metropolitan Opera stage, shops, and warehouses.

We are looking for three things:
• Passion; for your art craft or trade
• Diversity; of thought, of experience, of expression, of identity
• Willingness; to learn, to teach, and to grow with us

We employ over 500 administrators, artisans, crafts people, trades workers, and technicians in all areas of theater operations, including:
• Production and Technical Administration
• Stage Direction (AGMA)
• Stage Management (AGMA)

Wigs and Makeup (I.A.T.S.E. Local 798)
• Wig Makers
• Hair Stylists
• Makeup Artists

Costume Shop and Wardrobe (I.A.T.S.E. Local 764)
• Costume Construction
• Wardrobe Dressing and Day Calls

Stagehands (I.A.T.S.E. Local One)
• Lighting
• Automation
• Video
• Sound
• Stage Carpentry
• Properties
• Construction and Electrical Construction

Scenic Artists and Staff Designers (I.A.T.S.E. Local 829)
• Painters
• Sculpture
• Costume, Scenery, Lighting, and Video Design

The Metropolitan Opera believes that diversity is critical to our success and growth as a leading performing arts institution and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve.

The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws
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Pay per 4 hour call: $77.89 The Metropolitan Opera is a vibrant home for the most creative and talented singers, conductors, composers, musicians, stage directors, designers, visual artists, choreographers, and dancers from around the world. The role of the Usher is a part-time position on a performance call and as needed basis, dependent on the events scheduled in the opera house. Ushers are... typically scheduled for 4-hour shifts at a time, and Pay per 4 hour call: $77.89

The Metropolitan Opera is a vibrant home for the most creative and talented singers, conductors, composers, musicians, stage directors, designers, visual artists, choreographers, and dancers from around the world. The role of the Usher is a part-time position on a performance call and as needed basis, dependent on the events scheduled in the opera house. Ushers are... typically scheduled for 4-hour shifts at a time, and hours can vary weekly, including daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

The Usher position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”) Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc., and Local 32 BJ. Employees who become regular Ushers are required to join the union. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to Metropolitan Opera Association’s policies and the CBA.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Greet guests attending events and performances at The Met.
• Exemplify guest excellence characteristics in all interactions with patrons, guests, and fellow co-workers.
• Distribute event Playbills to guests as needed.
• Provide accurate information about an event or performance upon request, including directions within and outside of the Auditorium, and other activities within the Opera House or attractions on the Lincoln Center campus.
• Ensure performance house rules, such as entry, exit, late seating, mask compliance, photography etc. are adhered to, and maintain access control to performance area.
• Additional requirements include ability to use ticket scanning devices, read and interpret ticket information, distribute, and pick up Playbills and other printed materials, open, close, and hold entrance doors to the Hall, and use electronic communications equipment to stay in contact with Performance Managers and take direction as needed.
• Notify supervisory staff and/or security staff of any emergency situations immediately as they occur. Monitor the guests at all times.

Qualification and Skill Requirements:
• Proven hospitality experience with an exceptional welcoming and warm personality.
• Excellent positive interpersonal skills and clear communication at all times.
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced environment with thousands of guests at each performance.
• Flexible availability is a must, including being able to work during matinee, evening, and weekend performances.
• Very adaptable and demonstrate a willingness to quickly learn and implement new front of house procedures and technology, including updates to health and safety protocol, as necessary.
• Employees who become regular Ushers are required to join the union.

Physical Demands:
• The Metropolitan Opera is a performance venue that requires employees working in the building to be fully vaccinated. Due to the nature of this role, you must be fully vaccinated at the time your employment is scheduled to start.
• Ability to stand for varying periods of time.

The Metropolitan Opera believes that diversity is critical to our success and growth as a leading performing arts institution and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve.

The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws
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Salary range: $45,000-$55,000 The Government Relations & DEI Assistant is responsible for the preparation of select foundation, government, special project proposals, managing scheduling for meetings for the Chief Diversity Officer & Assistant General Manager, managing recurring meetings with lobbyist, working with key contacts in each of the offices, working on the review of government grants... special funding through elected offices and government Salary range: $45,000-$55,000

The Government Relations & DEI Assistant is responsible for the preparation of select foundation, government, special project proposals, managing scheduling for meetings for the Chief Diversity Officer & Assistant General Manager, managing recurring meetings with lobbyist, working with key contacts in each of the offices, working on the review of government grants... special funding through elected offices and government agencies, working with proposal elements, and ensuring proper crediting on all Met materials. This individual assists in preparation of grant reports and supplemental materials; oversees database records and drafts various types of correspondence; maintains expense tracking documents; and provides support to other members of the Institutional Relations team as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Support Chief Diversity Officer & Assistant General Manager with work on DEI and Government Engagement and Lobbying work with drafting select proposals, presentations, grant applications, reports, acknowledgements, and other correspondence for funders.
• Coordinate the collection and preparation of supplemental materials and required attachments for institutional funders, specifically for government compliance related to program and capital funding.
• Conduct prospect research for general operating support and program-specific funding, focusing on government entities.
• Complete all government, and special project income booking with Finance Department, and manage contribution tracking and acknowledgements.
• Update the Met’s official Credit Book, and be responsible for first review of all internal marketing pieces circulated for approval, including Season Book, Playbill, Met Titles, Production Cast Sheets, Opera News Broadcast pages, Live in HD and Broadcast Guide,Press Releases, etc.
• Manage fulfillment of government, and special project funder benefits, including the annual distribution of benefit packs, Met Broadcast Weekend print/display materials and special requests.
• Manage Department’s ‘Standard Operating Procedures’ documents.
• Utilize Tessitura to create complex invitation lists for special programs for government funders.
• Assist with coordinating cultivation activities and events, including invitation mailings, confirming guests, vouchering/delivering tickets, making dinner reservations, etc.
• Manage expense tracking and updating database records.
• Support Manager DEI and assist in overseeing interns working with DEI.
• Provide occasional administrative support to Assistant Director

Skill & Qualifications:
• 2 years of related experience
• Undergraduate degree
• Strong oral, written and computer skills; knowledge of Excel preferred.
• Tessitura knowledge helpful
• Knowledge of opera helpful
• Strong interest in a career in fundraising, government engagement or arts administration

Physical Demands:
• Superior organizational/time management skills
• Ability to work quickly and adapt readily to changes in priorities.

The Metropolitan Opera believes that diversity is critical to our success and growth as a leading performing arts institution and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve.

The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws
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Key Associates are responsible for opening, closing, and supervising sales associates to achieve daily sales goals while providing exceptional customer service. The Keys assist our guests with gifts and purchases at the Met Opera Shop, online, or via special orders. They are thoughtful, engaging, knowledgeable and energetic. In addition, to superior selling and exceptional customer service... skills, the Key Associate is an ambassador for the Metropolitan Key Associates are responsible for opening, closing, and supervising sales associates to achieve daily sales goals while providing exceptional customer service. The Keys assist our guests with gifts and purchases at the Met Opera Shop, online, or via special orders. They are thoughtful, engaging, knowledgeable and energetic. In addition, to superior selling and exceptional customer service... skills, the Key Associate is an ambassador for the Metropolitan Opera and as such, helps create a lasting and memorable impression of the opera house.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Sales
• Achieve hourly and daily sales goals via exemplary customer service and thorough product knowledge.
• Communicate goals and prompt associates to achieve personal and store goals
• Provide excellent, engaging and thoughtful customer service
• Communicate professionally, and effectively with customers and co-workers
• Customer Service
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner
• Report all Guild memberships sold on a weekly basis.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of Met Opera Shop products, signings and events, in-store and web promotions
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of past and current Met Opera productions
• Develop thorough understanding of Lincoln Center activities
• Merchandising
• Assist with back stock and stock room operations to ensure the floor is well merchandised, all products are represented, and any issues are communicated to SM
• Maintain product displays including accurate signs, price tags, and collections
• Keep the selling area, registers and stock area clean and well maintained
• Operations
• Assist with web fulfillment including picking, packing, and shipping
• Assist with receipt of purchase orders, merchandise, and supplies
• Open and close the Shop following the proper routines and standards
• Execute cash and deposit routines as directed
• Ring on the register,
• Report and handle all required transactions, issue receipts and pack merchandise accurately and efficiently
• Aid in scheduling, reporting and staff assignment breakdowns
• Assist in training new sales associates
• As directed, perform cycle counts
• Stay informed of store standards, practices and routines and work accordingly
• Adhere to all policies and programs contained in the Employee Handbook
• Perform other duties as directed

Skill and Qualifications:
• Excellent selling skills
• Strong math skills and basic knowledge of retail math
• A love of the opera and a strong knowledge of opera composers, performers, works and recordings
• Friendly, outgoing, professional personality
• Prior experience in retail
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Physical Demands:
• Selling floor work environment
• Must be available and able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Must be able to maneuver around sales floor and stock rooms, work with cleaning chemicals, and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

$19 - $22 an hour

The Metropolitan Opera believes that diversity is critical to our success and growth as a leading performing arts institution and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve.

The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws
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Annual Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000 The Production Department of The Metropolitan Opera oversees all production and technical details related to the development, creation, rehearsal, and performance of the opera repertory, presentations and special events, as well as the operation, maintenance, and improvements of the Metropolitan Opera stage, shops, and warehouses. The Technical Assistant... provides direct support to the Technical Director with Annual Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000

The Production Department of The Metropolitan Opera oversees all production and technical details related to the development, creation, rehearsal, and performance of the opera repertory, presentations and special events, as well as the operation, maintenance, and improvements of the Metropolitan Opera stage, shops, and warehouses. The Technical Assistant... provides direct support to the Technical Director with the development and documentation of technical details for new productions, the Met Opera repertory, presentations, and special events

Primary Responsibilities
• Drafting support for assigned productions in accordance with Metropolitan Opera CAD standards.
• Production documentation support for assigned productions.
• Attend rehearsals, publish and distribute production notes for assigned productions.
• Maintaining and updating production books and drawings sets for assigned productions
• Maintaining pertinent or assigned production department documents
• Photograph and document the production process; including model, technical, lighting, costume, property, assembly, construction, rehearsal and performance images for assigned productions.
• Preparing technical documents for presentations and special events as assigned.
• Preparing technical documents for rentals of Metropolitan Opera productions as assigned. Giving building tours as required
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Technical Director

Skills & Qualifications
• A degree in Theater, Design, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent professional experience is required.
• Basic knowledge and experience with all aspects of technical backstage operation is required.
• A solid fundamental knowledge of standard scenery construction, handling, and rigging methods as well as knowledge of standard theatrical lighting techniques is essential.
• Experience with standard technical and theatrical drafting procedures is required.
• An ability to clearly communicate technical and artistic concepts in writing is essential.
• Problem solving skills, including the ability to synthesize and evaluate solutions in three-dimensional space, are required.
• Interpersonal and communication skills are crucial, as well as the ability to work on a team in a fast-paced, detail-oriented workplace.
• In-depth experience with one or more specialty fields (structural, mechanical or electrical engineering, theatrical lighting, scenic or costume design, welding, rigging, electronics, hydraulics, computer programming, architecture, music, project management, etc.) is desirable.
• Other useful skills include time and resource management, and the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Computer literacy is essential, including MS Office applications and Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat.
• Computer Aided Drafting (Autodesk AutoCAD) experience is mandatory. Experience working in a 3D drafting environment is desirable. Understanding and exposure to various other CAD/CAM programs (Nemetschek Vectorworks, Bently Microstation) is also helpful.
• Computer aided rendering/visualization skills (Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Autodesk Maya, or similar) and/or solid modeling or digital prototyping skills (Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Inventor, Dassault SolidWorks, or similar) are a plus.

Physical Demands
• Must be flexible, willing to help when asked.
• Ability to work well with all personality types.

The Metropolitan Opera believes that diversity is critical to our success and growth as a leading performing arts institution and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve.

The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws
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Salary: 144,560 annually per CBA The Metropolitan Opera seeks an experienced Local One I.A.T.S.E. Head Electrician, or qualified candidate willing to join or work in the union, with experience managing a stage electrics department. The Electric Department is responsible for all production lighting, sound, video, automation, and automated machinery as well as all facility electrical... infrastructure. Primary Responsibilities: • Ensure safe and Salary: 144,560 annually per CBA

The Metropolitan Opera seeks an experienced Local One I.A.T.S.E. Head Electrician, or qualified candidate willing to join or work in the union, with experience managing a stage electrics department. The Electric Department is responsible for all production lighting, sound, video, automation, and automated machinery as well as all facility electrical... infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Ensure safe and efficient operations of the Electrics Department.
• Hire and manage I.A.T.S.E. Local 1 stagehand employees as needed for rehearsals, performances, projects and special events.
• Assist in the creation of the budgets and staffing schedules for the New York Season repertoire, projects and special events. Provide recommendations for cost reductions.
• Work with Production and Finance Departments to ensure that department remains on budget, as per allocated staffing, supplies, and materials.
• Ensure all electrics department equipment is maintained in good safe working order and make recommendations for capital purchases. Maintain, track and maximize the material inventory.
• Attend regular Production Department coordination meetings and participate in various committees as required (e.g., Safety Committee).
• Keep current with established and developing industry standards and guidelines regarding safety as it pertains to stage electrics operations.

Skills & Qualifications:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficient in MS Office products.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented and highly collaborative work style.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical and artistic concepts verbally and in writing.
• Problem solving skills, including the ability to synthesize and evaluate solutions.
• Ability to effectively prioritize, execute and problem solve in a high-pressure environment and work efficiently within given time constraints.
• Knowledge of standard opera repertory a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in theatrical technology or equivalent professional experience required.

Physical Demands:
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to work well in a high-pressure/fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work successfully with a variety of personality types.
• Must be able to learn and adapt to a changing work environment.
• Must be able to work successfully both independently and as part of a team.

The Metropolitan Opera believes that diversity is critical to our success and growth as a leading performing arts institution and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve.

The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws
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