Properties Coordinator - Aspen Music Festival

Description

The Properties Coordinator works under the supervision of the Production Manager of the Aspen Opera Theater & VocalARTS (AOTVA) program at the Aspen Music Festival & School (AMFS). The AOTVA program is under the co-artistic direction of Renée Fleming and Patrick Summers. The upcoming season will utilize the AMFS orchestras, the 2,050 seat Benedict Music Tent, and Historic Wheeler Opera House throughout an encompassing 8-week summer season. This season’s mainstage productions will be Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel and Mozart’s Marriage of Fiagro. This role manages, builds, and oversees props for the summer season consisting of two opera productions plus weekly public opera theater classes.



Responsibilities

Procure or create all hand props and furniture for opera productions.

Maintain the current stock and pull stock items for weekly master class presentations.

Other responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, renting, and returning of pieces.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or graduated with a BA/BFA in Technical Theater with a concentration in props or scenic design or equivalent professional experience.

Candidates should be able to speak comfortably with guest designers and resident directors with a strong knowledge of periods and design styles.

Candidates must have sensitivity to the needs of student performers and staff and a proven ability to work well with others.

Candidates must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and materials or, of greater weights in tandem with additional crew member assistance and be comfortable and confident climbing stairs and ladders.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license. Access to a vehicle is preferable for the duration of the summer. A DMV check will be conducted for the candidate hired.



Dates

June 6, 2024-August 21, 2024



Compensation

$17.50/hour plus housing provided by AMFS (valued at a minimum of $4.45/hour depending on location.) Overtime $26.25/hour

Benefits include AMFS season pass and paid sick time.



Application Procedure

Please complete the online application process and attach your cover letter and one-page resume with 3 references where prompted. PDF format only. No phone calls please. https://www.aspenmusicfestival.com/about/employment/



Hiring Timeline

Application review to begin in January. Applicants who submit materials before February 12, 2024 will be given priority in the review process. Interviews will be scheduled to begin after February 12, 2024. Application to remain open until position(s) filled.
Salary: $17.50/hour plus housing provided by AMFS