Artistic & General Operations Manager

Posted: Jun 8, 2026

Artistic & General Operations Manager

The Thirteen - Washington, DC

business_center Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Jul 15, 2026

Artistic

“Exquisite in every way” (Gramophone), The Thirteen is a professional choir and orchestra based in metropolitan Washington, D.C. with a mission to inspire the soul to sing, move the heart to empathy, and build community, all through groundbreaking musical performance. The Thirteen’s six-program season of eighteen to twenty-five concerts generally spans late September through May each year, with summer months dedicated to long-range planning, preparing for the upcoming season, and advancing organizational priorities. Now with a budget of $900,000, The Thirteen has grown by 240% over the past five years and is well-positioned for the upcoming period of further growth.

We seek a motivated, organized, and proactive candidate to manage the operational execution of our artistic activities and organizational systems, helping bring performances from conception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Artistic Operations
• Serve as primary liaison for musicians, including contracting, homestay assignments and host communication, and tracking musicians’ hours, compensation, travel reimbursement, and per diem.
• Serve as production manager for The Thirteen, managing venue coordination, stagecraft and instrument rentals, setup and strike, and stage management; act as primary production contact among venues, musicians, contractors, and staff.
• Provide on-site production leadership at all rehearsals and concerts, including setup of stands, podiums, risers, and music; coordination of rehearsal schedules and breaks; and venue reset following events. Coordinate rehearsal schedules with staff and venues, communicate production information to musicians and staff.
• Manage stagecraft deliveries; coordinate A/V needs at performance venues; arrange stagecraft labor as necessary.
• Lead in coordinating other production requirements as needed, e.g. lighting, projection, subtitles, props, etc.
• Supervise video livestream setup and strike; coordinate between video contractors and staff.
• Coordinate delivery of sheet music to musicians, including marking, transferring bowings, etc.
• Organize and maintain digital assets (photographs, videos, audio recordings, and sheet music).
• General Operations
• Manage donor-related data entry; process gift acknowledgments.
• Participate in Front of House responsibilities for concerts and special events.
• Oversee merchandise inventory, music library, and archives.
• Film and edit brief promotional videos.
• Maintain constituent and donor databases to ensure accuracy data integrity.
• Manage donor and box office reporting and data analysis.
• Serve as primary point of contact for patron and constituent communications via email and phone.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Candidate Profile

• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management, with strong project management skills; adaptability, empathy, and calm under pressure.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and excitement at the opportunity of working with a small team in a growing arts organization with strong support of The Thirteen’s mission and values.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds (risers, podiums, etc.).
• Flexibility to regularly work outside regular office hours for concerts/events, with reliable access to a vehicle for transportation needs and to transport production materials. Available for attendance at all The Thirteen rehearsals and concerts.
• In person attendance at all rehearsals, performances, and development events is required. In person attendance at weekly staff meetings is required. Ability to work remotely outside of concert/event weeks.
• Residence near, and travel within the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area is required. Residence in Washington, D.C. preferred.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Education: this position requires excellent critical thinking and organization skills that are typically acquired through a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree.
• Experience: 3 years experience in performing arts production management preferred; experience in performance logistics or stage management is required. Experience with ticketing platforms and/or constituent record management platforms preferred.
• Musical Proficiency: Ability to read music fluently. Experience as a professional performer in our field is preferred.
  
  

Compensation

• $55,000-60,000 per year, dependent on experience.
• Four weeks vacation per year, much of which is expected to be taken in the summer.
• Nine paid holidays per year; generous sick leave and family leave.
• The Thirteen offers a 100% employer-paid health insurance plan for FTE employees
• Professional Expenses stipend
  
  

How To Apply

Application:

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. For best consideration, please apply before July 15, 2026. Position will begin between August 15, 2026 and September 15, 2026. To apply, please send the below materials to jobs@thethirteenchoir.org.

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Three professional references.
  
  

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