General Director United States | Pittsburgh Posted 23 Jun 2025 Admin jobs Production Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Director serves as Chief Executive Officer of Pittsburgh Opera, responsible for both artistic direction and overall administrative leadership of this $7.8 million company.
The new general director will have:
A deep knowledge of the operatic repertoire and production;
Prior leadership experience in an opera company;
A proven track record in fund-raising and relationship-building;
Excellent communication skills and the ability to serve as a compelling spokesperson for Pittsburgh Opera;
A commitment to community engagement and artistic risk-taking;
A broad network within the opera industry and the ability to attract top-tier creative talent;
The tactical skill of identifying and discussing problematic situations, and executing difficult solutions with tact and diplomacy.
The ability to work collaboratively with Pittsburgh Opera’s long-tenured staff and community partners, leading with respect, insight, inspiration, and wisdom.
Training in opera and/or business management is essential. In addition the new leader must have general knowledge of, and experience with not-for-profit arts revenue generation, operational and long-term planning, budget development, office administration, board relations, union negotiations, information systems, and human resource management.
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