Artistic Operations Coordinator

Posted: Nov 24, 2025

Artistic Operations Coordinator

The Thirteen - Washington, DC

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Salary: $20,000.00 - $22,500.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Dec 15, 2025

Administrative

Artistic Operations Coordinator

Non- Exempt

Part time; weekly hours range from ten (10) hours most weeks to 40 hours during six (6) production weeks

“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.

Responsibilities

• Rehearsal and Concert Production
• Serve as production manager for The Thirteen, including venue liaison, stagecraft and instrument rental, venue setup and strike, and stage management.
• First in and last out at all rehearsals and concerts; set up stands, podiums, risers as necessary; coordinate rehearsal schedule and breaks; lead venue re-set
• 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
• Serve as point of contact between production contractors and The Thirteen
• Coordinate delivery of digital assets
• Serve as homestay and travel reimbursement coordinator
• Coordinate rehearsal schedules with staff and venues, communicate production information to musicians
• Facilitate musician contracting.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Candidate Profile

• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management; strong project management skills
• Adaptability, an entrepreneurial spirit, and excitement at the challenge of working with a small team in a growing arts organization; 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
• Able to perform work remotely outside of concert weeks; available for in-person work one day per week; during concert weeks, be present at all rehearsals and performances.
• Residence near, and travel within the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. Residence in Washington, D.C. preferred.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Education: this position requires excellent critical thinking and organization skills; a bachelor’s degree or background in the performing arts is a plus.
• Experience: 2 years experience in performing arts production management preferred; experience in performance logistics, stage management, or as a stagehand is required.
• Ability to read music is a plus.
  
  

Compensation

• $20,000-22,500, comprising approximately 660 hours of work over the course of a season (September – June).
• This is a part-time role, affording significant flexibility with regard to schedule. Outside of rehearsal/performance weeks, the candidate can expect an average of 10 hours of work per week, including attendance at our weekly staff day in person. The Thirteen produces six programs each season, each spanning one week. During those weeks, the candidate can expect an average of 40 hours of work. This is a salaried position, with compensation averaged over each pay period.
• 4 weeks vacation per year, most of which is expected to be taken in the summer.
• 10 paid holidays per year; generous sick leave and family leave.
• Professional Exepenses stipend
  
  

How To Apply

Application:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. For best consideration, please apply before December 15. To apply, please send the below materials to jobs@thethirteenchoir.org.

• Letter of Interest
• Resume demonstrating experience in a production/performance environment.
• Three professional references.
  
  

The Thirteen enthusiastically supports equal opportunity in employment and contracting. The Thirteen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Thirteen has and abides by its Harassment Prevention Policy, which all employees and contractors are required to sign. Applicants may be asked to undergo a background check, and employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

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