Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point (www.opera.org) is seeking an Assistant Technical Director for its 2026 season. Now preparing for its 76th season, Opera in the Ozarks is a training program for aspiring opera singers in beautiful Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The company runs three mainstage productions in repertory (7-8 performances each) and a smaller, traveling studio artist production for a one-month season, mid-June to mid-July. The company comprises 40 vocal artists supported by an artistic/administrative staff of 25 and a paid orchestra of 25. 2026 productions: Bernstein+rsquo;s Candide, Mozart+rsquo;s Le nozze di Figaro, and two one-act operas by Puccini, Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi. The Studio Artist program+rsquo;s production is Monkey See, Monkey Do by Robert Xavier Rodr+iacute;guez.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point is seeking an Assistant Technical Director for its summer season. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
+bull; Assisting the Scenic Designer /Technical Director in the construction of scenery
+bull; Running scene shifts during show performances, nightly changeovers
+bull; Supervising student/artist and volunteer workers, and other duties as needed.
+bull; Working well under pressure and maintaining a positive team spirit

The successful applicant will be a creative, reliable, talented problem solver who does well under pressure and has experience with typical power and pneumatic tools used in a scene shop, stage carpentry, rigging, and running shows backstage.

The successful candidate will be hired as an independent contractor and no taxes will be withheld. Compensation includes $3000, a shared room with shared bathroom and meals seven days/week for the period of the contract: May 25-July 25, 2026.
Review of applications will begin November and continue until the position is filled.

Application procedure:

1. Letter of application outlining qualifications for the position
2. Curriculum vitae or r+eacute;sum+eacute; detailing experience
3. Link to an online portfolio or website if available
4. List of three references, including email addresses and phone numbers