Artistic & General Operations Manager

“Exquisite in every way” (Gramophone), The Thirteen is a professional choir and orchestra based in metropolitan Washington, D.C. with a mission to inspire the soul to sing, move the heart to empathy, and build community, all through groundbreaking musical performance. The Thirteen’s six-program season of eighteen to twenty-five concerts generally spans late September through May each year, with summer months dedicated to long-range planning, preparing for the upcoming season, and advancing organizational priorities. Now with a budget of $900,000, The Thirteen has grown by 240% over the past five years and is well-positioned for the upcoming period of further growth.

We seek a motivated, organized, and proactive candidate to manage the operational execution of our artistic activities and organizational systems, helping bring performances from conception to completion.

Responsibilities:

• Artistic Operations
  • Serve as primary liaison for musicians, including contracting, homestay assignments and host communication, and tracking musicians’ hours, compensation, travel reimbursement, and per diem.
  • Serve as production manager for The Thirteen, managing venue coordination, stagecraft and instrument rentals, setup and strike, and stage management; act as primary production contact among venues, musicians, contractors, and staff.
  • Provide on-site production leadership at all rehearsals and concerts, including setup of stands, podiums, risers, and music; coordination of rehearsal schedules and breaks; and venue reset following events. Coordinate rehearsal schedules with staff and venues, communicate production information to musicians and staff.
  • Manage stagecraft deliveries; coordinate A/V needs at performance venues; arrange stagecraft labor as necessary.
  • Lead in coordinating other production requirements as needed, e.g. lighting, projection, subtitles, props, etc.
  • Supervise video livestream setup and strike; coordinate between video contractors and staff.
  • Coordinate delivery of sheet music to musicians, including marking, transferring bowings, etc.
  • Organize and maintain digital assets (photographs, videos, audio recordings, and sheet music).
• General Operations
  • Manage donor-related data entry; process gift acknowledgments.
  • Participate in Front of House responsibilities for concerts and special events.
  • Oversee merchandise inventory, music library, and archives.
  • Film and edit brief promotional videos.
  • Maintain constituent and donor databases to ensure accuracy data integrity.
  • Manage donor and box office reporting and data analysis.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for patron and constituent communications via email and phone.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Candidate Profile:

• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management, with strong project management skills; adaptability, empathy, and calm under pressure.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and excitement at the opportunity of working with a small team in a growing arts organization with strong support of The Thirteen’s mission and values.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds (risers, podiums, etc.).
• Flexibility to regularly work outside regular office hours for concerts/events, with reliable access to a vehicle for transportation needs and to transport production materials. Available for attendance at all The Thirteen rehearsals and concerts.
• In person attendance at all rehearsals, performances, and development events is required. In person attendance at weekly staff meetings is required. Ability to work remotely outside of concert/event weeks.
• Residence near, and travel within the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area is required. Residence in Washington, D.C. preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Education: this position requires excellent critical thinking and organization skills that are typically acquired through a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree.
• Experience: 3+ years experience in performing arts production management preferred; experience in performance logistics or stage management is required. Experience with ticketing platforms and/or constituent record management platforms preferred.
• Musical Proficiency: Ability to read music fluently. Experience as a professional performer in our field is preferred.

Compensation:

• $55,000-60,000 per year, dependent on experience.
• Four weeks vacation per year, much of which is expected to be taken in the summer.
• Nine paid holidays per year; generous sick leave and family leave.
• The Thirteen offers a 100% employer-paid health insurance plan for FTE employees
• Professional Expenses stipend