Company Management Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in accordance with Lyric’s mission and vision
• Collaborate with the Director, Company Management, Manager, Company Management, and other Company Management Assistants to ensure proper departmental staffing and administrative/clerical support of all backstage activities both at the Lyric Opera House and at off-site venues
• Aid in the implementation of daily department activities such as posting/disseminating daily schedules, backstage administrative support, and facilitating department communications
• Provide unique artists’ services including but not limited to processing ticket orders, booking doctor’s appointments, filling out and filing accident reports, and facilitating backstage guest requests
• Post chorus sign-in sheets, follow-up with tardy or absent artists, and communicate all information to select Lyric staff
• Offer general office support for department such as answering phone calls and emails, requisitioning supplies, etc.
• Support visa application processes for international artists

Knowledge and Skills

• One (1) year of administrative experience required
• One (1) year of customer service experience required
• Awareness of situations requiring integrity and discretion
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude, efficiently responding to requests from artists and administrators on any given day
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Interest in and knowledge of opera and other classical music genres
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• Familiarity with company management software is a plus

Work Conditions

• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends at the Lyric Opera House and off-site venues
• Sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Move quickly between multiple locations
• Operate a telephone, computer and to handle other office equipment
• Occasionally lift objects of 10+ lbs

Compensation

Job Classification: Part-Time; Non-Exempt; Seasonal
Salary is $19.00 per hour
Duration: 20 hours per week (September 14-November 29, 2026; February 15-June 20, 2027)