The OPERATIONS MANAGER reports to the Vice President of Orchestra Activities, leads the production crew, and is the chief liaison for Orchestra Activities to the Marketing, Development and Finance teams in day-to-day operations. The selected candidate will possess strong management skills and operations experience along with knowledge of classical repertoire. The Operations Manager manages the production requirements of all orchestra events (concerts, rehearsals, tours, run-outs, residencies, and special events) ensuring they run smoothly, effectively and in a financially responsible manner. He or she will serve as a strategic partner to the Music Director and Vice President of Orchestra Activities in the fulfillment of the VSO’s artistic and community mission. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Plan all orchestra services, in consultation with VP of Orchestra Activities and other artistic and production staff members, in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Handle highly detailed production needs, including facility procurement, equipment rental, coordinating staging requirements and other logistical arrangements. • Coordinate and oversee activities with library staff, personnel, and artistic staff to ensure deadlines are met and team is effective and efficient. • Supervise orchestra set-up for rehearsals and concerts and coordinate with Music Director and production staff regarding any special set-up requirements. • In consultation with the Artistic Administrator and VP of Orchestra Activities, maintain the Master Calendar and prepare and disseminate orchestra schedules. • Follow financial procedures of the VSO, including preparing venue contracts for signature, processing concert invoices and reviewing production timesheets. Develop and monitor budgets for all production and touring activities. • Organize and produce all orchestra tours, residencies, and run-out concerts, including transportation and accommodations. • Monitor compliance with terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and ensure the best possible physical working conditions for the orchestra in all situations. • Coordinate Guest Artist travel, transportation and lodging and arrange for onsite hospitality. • Manage the procurement of supplies, licenses, equipment, instruments, and services for operational purposes. Work with Production Manager to maintain inventories of property and supplies. • Coordinate production requirements, timings and special needs for all taping, broadcasts, and recording; serve as primary contact with recording engineers. • Coordinate activities of Development and Marketing departments for special projects involving the use of venues, stage crew and/or orchestra. • Any other assignments that help drive the VSO forward-thinking vision, achieve our mission, and abide by our organization’s values. • Please note: because the regional reach of the VSO surpasses the capacity of public transportation, reliable personal transportation is required.