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The Director of Operations is responsible for ensuring that the scheduling and production of all orchestral events (rehearsals, performances, tours, runouts, and special events) runs smoothly, effectively, and in a financially responsible manner.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to KSO CEO Rachel Ford at rford@knoxvillesymphony.com 

Concert Production

• Plan, administer, and supervise the setup and execution of all mainstage, runout, education, development, and special event concert production. These activities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Venue and equipment rental.
  • Determining staging requirements in consultation with the Music Director, Personnel Manager and other artistic/production partners.
  • Equipment loading and transportation.
  • Hiring and coordination of lighting, sound, catering, transportation services, and other vendors.
  • Hiring and coordination of labor—union and non-union.
  • All interdepartmental collaboration necessary to assist with programming and technical development of concerts for the education and development departments, plus others as needed.
  • Oversee recording of concerts for archive and rebroadcast purposes.
• Coordination of production activities with opera, ballet, and other collaborative partners of the KSO.
• Production Management and/or Stage Management for all performances.

Administrative

• Work with CEO, Music Director, KSO Staff, performance venues, opera, ballet, and other collaborative groups to create, maintain, and disseminate the orchestra’s master schedule for each season within parameters of the Master Agreement.
• Edit and issue contracts for the following:
  • Guest artists
  • Venues
  • Vendors and labor
• Arrange guest itinerary, lodging, travel, and hospitality and serve as liaison between KSO and guest artist/artist management.
• Maintain KSO repertoire history records.
• Interpret, implement, and uphold the terms of the Master Agreement and other collective bargaining agreements; research background and precedent where discrepancies in interpretation occur.
• Create and manage annual Operations Department expense budget covering all aspects of KSO concert productions. Work closely with CEO and Finance Director to ensure budgets match overall needs of the KSO. 

There is a regular physical component to this job. Applicants must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly as well as stand, walk, carry and reach, operate a motor vehicle and work both indoors and outdoors. Applicants must have a current, valid driver’s license and ability to drive a 26’ cargo truck.  

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Musical training or orchestra library experience is preferred.
• Technical theater training and experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with computer software including MS Office, Google Docs/Sheets/Drive and Dropbox.
• Able to work nights and weekends.

About Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

Formally established in 1935, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra is the oldest continually performing symphony orchestra in the Southeast, reaching over 200,000 people annually. The founder and first conductor of the KSO was Bertha Walburn Clark, who believed “Every important occasion in life must have music.” Now, over 80 years later, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra continues to develop and sustain a symphony orchestra of the highest artistic standards and to reach all of East Tennessee audiences with excellent musical performance and education programs.

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