Category: Careers

Location: Toronto, ON
Type: Full-time, permanent
Reports to:  Executive Director, General Director 
Salary range: $40,000 – $45,000
Submission Deadline:  Sunday October 3, 2021, 11:59pm
Start Date: Monday October 25, 2021

Tapestry Opera is seeking a highly organized artistic administrator to join our team!

The Artistic and General Administrator will play a key role in supporting Tapestry’s artistic projects and senior staff, and will be instrumental in keeping the organization running smoothly. You thrive as part of a team in a highly collaborative and artist-centred organization committed to creating socially engaged, exciting works of art. This role is perfect for someone looking to grow into a Company Manager or Artistic Producer role, and there is definitely room for that growth at Tapestry. 

Tapestry Opera is a professional theatre and opera producer that is Canada’s most prolific and rigorous commissioner and producer of new opera works. We are driven to not only cultivate new works, but to cultivate new artists and performance practices that positively evolve the genre, tapping into vital and relevant stories and diverse musical traditions as part of our mandate. We are the leading opera company in Canada in performing works by women and artists from diverse backgrounds and we believe strongly in progressively reflecting and engaging the world we live in through our works and throughout all of our organizational activities. 

We are committed to equity in hiring and specifically encourage people from communities of colour, LGBTQ2S, Indigenous, disabled, and other equity-seeking communities to apply.

Things that matter:

• You are a driver! You have your eye on your deadlines and are able to work with other staff to help you meet them. 
• We make art that is socially engaged – you have an understanding or lived experience of basic principles of equity and anti-oppression, and/or are interested and open to the process of learning
• You are a highly motivated team player with a keen attention to detail and excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• You have a familiarity and ease working with Google business suite and/or Microsoft Office
• You have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• You are a hands-on implementer with the ability to juggle multiple tasks 
• You have an interest in, and understanding of, the arts.
• You are familiar with, or are confident in your ability to get familiar with, PatronManager (Salesforce)
• You are looking for work you’ll love. We do this because we are passionate about it, and we like each other.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible hours and work-from-home days
• Casual working environment
• Unlimited vacation and paid time off 
• Open, transparent, and communicative office culture
• Professional development opportunities

What you will do:

This is a comprehensive but not exhaustive list, in which there is room for growth in particular areas of interest to the applicant. As with any small organization, additional duties as required, within reason and subject to discussion.

Artistic Administration (50%)

• General Director Support: 
  • Facilitating greater efficiency for the General Director’s responsibilities through communication with the Executive Director, staff, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Track and facilitate weekly priorities and artistic timelines

• Artist and Production Support: 
  • Be the most frequent point of contact for artists and production stakeholders
  • Manage contracting, paperwork, and commissioning/ production timelines
  • Point of contact between Artistic and Marketing departments, helping translate artistic ideas into content

Facilities Management (30%) 

• Studio Management: (Shared with Advancement Associate)
  • manage calendars, contracts, and bookings for studio rentals
  • manage studiorentals@ email address

• Office Management
  • Day-to-day management of office space
  • Managing info@ email address

Communications Administration support (20%)

• Tracking and evaluation:
  • monitoring media, assisting with tracking analytics and reporting

• Show Promotion support:
  • manage event listings and Dora nomination processes

If this sounds like something that you could love, we’d like to hear from you.

Checklist:  Please include as one complete pdf file, in this order: 

• Cover letter (hint, research the company) on why you’d like to work for Tapestry and why you think you’d make an excellent candidate for this role.
• Up-to-date resume.

If you are invited for an interview, please be prepared to provide two references that we can contact by phone and/or email. 

Email jmartino@tapestryopera.com with your pdf attachment and include Artistic Administrator in the subject line.
Submission Deadline:  Sunday, October 3rd, 2021, 11:59pm
We look forward to meeting you!

Location: Toronto, ON
Type: Full-time contract
Reports to:  Board of Directors
Salary range: $55,000 – $60,000 based on experience
Start Date: November 1, 2021
End Date: January 23, 2023

We’re looking for a driven, organized Executive Director for a one-year parental leave contract!

Tapestry Opera is an award-winning independent opera producer known for innovative and progressive practices in developing and producing opera. We value collaboration and rigour in developing and producing new works as much as we do collaboration in our administrative work. The company culture onstage and off is one that welcomes new ideas, strives to evolve, and cultivates new practices. As North America’s most prolific commissioner and producer of new operatic work, we see vital and relevant stories and diverse musical traditions as part of our mandate and opera’s natural evolution. We are the leading opera company in Canada in performing works by women and artists from diverse backgrounds and believe strongly in progressively reflecting and engaging the world we live in through our works and throughout all of our organizational activities.  As of 2020, Tapestry is a deficit-free company with a healthy operational cash reserve, operating in the range of $1.4-$1.5M annual budget.

For the purposes of Parental Leave, this contract position reports to General Director Michael Mori, working collaboratively to determine strategic priorities. Primary responsibilities include managing full- and part-time staff (5FT, 1PT, & Bookkeeper) and deadlines, overseeing staged and digital productions and special programs, managing annual and day-to-day finances, working with the board of directors including participation on various committees and preparing board of director meetings, and in general managing the heck out of the organization. The Executive Director position includes hands-on work, with concentrated activity in finance, government grants, and events. This position will require working from the Tapestry Opera office and Ernest Balmer Studio, located in Toronto’s Distillery Historic District as well as being onsite for our productions, with some flexibility for working from home. 

We are committed to equity and justice in hiring and we particularly encourage applications from people from communities of colour, LGBTQ2S, Indigenous, disabled, and other equity-seeking communities

Things that matter:

• We make art that is socially engaged – you have an understanding or lived experience of principles of equity and anti-oppression, and/or are interested in and open to the process of learning
• You have relevant experience in organizational management (minimum 3 years professional experience preferred), with a track record of success.
• You have exceptional writing and communication skills.
• You are analytical and tuned in to new marketing trends.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following preferred: Government granting portals, Google Suite, Quickbooks, PatronManager
• You have a keen understanding of how to support staff, prioritizing people while achieving outcomes
• You are a multitasker! There is a lot going on here.
• You have an interest in, and understanding of, the arts – knowledge of opera an asset.
• You see challenge as an opportunity
• You are looking for work you’ll love. We do this because we love the work, and we like each other.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexibility with hours, work-from-home days
• Casual working environment in a beautiful historic district
• Unlimited vacation and paid time off 
• Open, transparent, and communicative office culture
• Professional development opportunities
• Your expertise is valued and trusted, and you will have real input into decision-making
• Tickets to all Tapestry productions.

What you will do:

This is a comprehensive but not exhaustive list, in which there is room for growth in particular areas of interest to the applicant. As with any small organization, additional duties as required, within reason and subject to discussion.

Of great importance to the organization is the role of Culture Carrier: the successful candidate will care deeply about a healthy working environment, holding space for staff, thoughtfully navigating the difficult terrain of Covid recovery, and in general creating an atmosphere of trust, accountability, transparency, and autonomy. 

Board relations

• Development of meeting processes, agendas, and schedule
• Management of Finance Committee; participation in Development Committee
• Activating board members to achieve organizational goals

Finance & Budget

• Budgeting:
  • Management of 21-22 Budget
  • Development and management of 22-23 Budget
  • Development of all production, HR, and administrative budgets
• Management and execution of FY21 Audit
• Management of payroll, all invoices and expenses
• Overall financial management on a year-by-year basis
  

Development

• Overall responsibility for budgetary & financial health
• Management of all government grant applications, with the Advancement Associate
  • Strategic direction for each grant
  • Budget development
  • Grant writing and final editing eye
• Overall management of deliverable timelines
• Ongoing monitoring of funding sector, identifying opportunities, building strategic relationships

Partnership Management

• Development and management of agreements, budgets, and timelines for partnership productions
• Ongoing communication with partners and partner organizations

Program Management

• Development of structure of new programs
• Ensuring program structure reflects strategic goals of the program
• Development of budget, timelines, staff needs
• Oversee all elements of project deliverables
• Ongoing monitoring of project direction and implementation

Human Resources

• Staff management
  • First point of contact for all staff members
  • Weekly one-on-one meetings with all staff
  • Monitoring capacity, priorities, and strategic alignment
  • Creating an environment of trust and respect
• With the General Director, managing all hiring and recruiting

Driving timelines and execution

• For all activities, day-to-day and over the course of the year

Performance Production

• Development of all timelines and workbacks
• Creation of workshop, rehearsal, and production schedules
• Creation and management of budgets
• Overseeing execution of artistic vision
• Managing partnerships, community outreach, and special events related to performances

Women in Musical Leadership

• Management of contract staff
• Management of partnerships
• Development of selection and conducting committees
• Overseeing strategic direction
• Developing secondary opportunities and relationships
• Budgetary oversight

Canadian Opera Resource

• All project management
• Management of contract staff
• Management of partnerships
• Final deliverable: Launch of Database June 30, 2022

If this sounds like something that you could love, we’d like to hear from you.

Checklist:  Please include as one complete pdf file, in this order: 

• Cover letter (hint, research the company) on why you’d like to work for Tapestry and why you think you’d make an excellent candidate for this role.
• Up-to-date resume.

If you are invited for an interview, please bring two references that we can contact by phone and/or email.

Email jmartino@tapestryopera.com with your pdf attachment and include ED Parental Leave in the subject line.
Application Deadline: September 19th, 11:59pm
We look forward to meeting you!

Location: Toronto, ON
Type: Full-time, permanent
Reports to:  Executive Director Salary range: $50,000 to start

Tapestry Opera is seeking a talented, savvy communicator to join our team!

Tapestry Opera is an award-winning independent opera producer known for innovative and progressive practices in developing and producing opera, currently celebrating its 40th anniversary season. Our team consists of FIVE full-time staff and has recently restructured in order to open up a SIXTH position as the company expands. We value collaboration and rigour in developing and producing new works as much as we do collaboration in our administrative work. The company culture onstage and off is one that welcomes new ideas, strives to evolve, and cultivates new practices. As North America’s most prolific commissioner of new operatic work, we tap into vital and relevant stories and diverse musical traditions as part of our mandate. We are the leading opera company in Canada in performing works by women and artists from diverse backgrounds and believe strongly in progressively reflecting and engaging the world we live in through our works and throughout all of our organizational activities. 

Recently, we have dealt with the COVID crisis by guaranteeing all artists fees, pivoting to livestreaming and remote collaboration, and launching a 2020-2021 season “Immune to Cancellation”.

The Marketing and Communications Manager will develop and execute the communications, marketing, and promotions of Tapestry Opera’s brand, seasons, and individual shows. We are looking for both a strategic thinker and a hands-on executor who is ready to complement the growth of the brand and become a leader in our innovative, dynamic organization. We’re a highly collaborative team, and this role would work closely with the General Director, Executive Director, Manager of External Relations, and the Manager of Patron Engagement to ensure consistency of tone and message across platforms.

We are committed to equity in hiring and specifically encourage people from communities of colour, LGBTQ2S, Indigenous, disabled, and other equity-seeking communities to apply

Things that matter:

• We make art that is socially engaged – you have an understanding or lived experience of principles of equity and anti-oppression, and/or are interested in and open to the process of learning
• You have relevant experience in Marketing & Communications (minimum 1-3 years professional experience preferred), with a track record of success.
• You have exceptional writing and communication skills.
• You are analytical and tuned in to new marketing trends.
• You have proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, WordPress, and basic design skills (familiarity with one or more of the following preferred: InDesign, Publisher, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.). 
• You have an interest in, and understanding of, the arts – knowledge of opera an asset.
• You see challenge as an opportunity
• You are looking for work you’ll love. We do this because we love the work, and we like each other.

What we Offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexibility with hours, work-from-home days
• Casual working environment
• Unlimited vacation and paid time off 
• Open, transparent, and communicative office culture
• Professional development opportunities
• Office located in a bright, beautiful heritage building in the Distillery Historic District.
• Your expertise is valued and trusted, and you will have real input into decision-making
• Tickets to all Tapestry productions.

What you will do:

This is a comprehensive but not exhaustive list, in which there is room for growth in particular areas of interest to the applicant. As with any small organization, additional duties as required, within reason and subject to discussion.

Communications and Marketing:

• Develop marketing and communications strategies for all events, productions, video releases
• Ensure all communications further strategic goals, adhere to overall communications and branding plan, and represent Tapestry in tone and content
• Ensure a unified image and approach to written communications is used for all Tapestry external correspondence: (newsletters, press releases, information packages, etc.), in collaboration with the Manager of External Relations, Executive Director, and Artistic Director.
• Develop and oversee Communications Calendar, integrating social media, email, and direct mail appeals, in conjunction with the Patron Engagement Manager, Executive Director, and Artistic Director
• Research target audiences and collaboratively develop imaging and key messages for Tapestry’s marketing materials. 
• Write/edit all marketing copy; work with Patron Engagement Manager to develop donor copy
• Design and create season brochure, production one-pagers, poster copy, with support from the General Director and Executive Director.
• Manage marketing collateral creation timelines, including video 
• Develop and execute social media strategy as part of overall Marketing Plan, including daily and weekly posts on all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc)

Promotion and Productions:

• Optimize Tapestry’s SEO and promote YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn channels
• Manage and track expenses for Tapestry’s annual Marketing budget.
• Together with Tapestry staff, achieve budget targets for ticket sales and subscriptions
• Identify advertising opportunities and facilitate listings and ad purchases. 
• Ensure that marketing materials are documented and/or archived as necessary. 
• Find  cross promotional partnerships for Tapestry events and arrange for reciprocal marketing where possible (flyer & list exchanges, e-blasts, website presence, etc.). 
• Act as key contact for Tapestry’s contracted Public Relations firm. 
• Assist with coordination of media bookings, media kits and interview requests. 
• Write news releases either in collaboration with contracted Public Relations firms or on behalf of Tapestry (where outside of the PR firm contract) and assist or take the lead on media distribution and follow-up.
• Be available for Tapestry shows, as required for press and donor/sponsor liaison.

Website:

• Ensure website information is up-to-date and reflective of current organization and activities, including planning ahead for release of new materials and website support for all activities
• Develop web analytics, maintain necessary codes and api keys to generate custom analytics and use Excel tools to create infographic enhanced reports on web analytics.

If this sounds like something that you could love, we’d like to hear from you.

Checklist:  Please include as one complete pdf file, in this order: 

• Cover letter (hint, research the company) on why you’d like to work for Tapestry and why you think you’d make and excellent candidate for this role.
• Up-to-date resume.

If you are invited for an interview, please bring two writing samples and two references that we can contact by phone and/or email. 
Email jmartino@tapestryopera.com with your pdf attachment
and include Marketing and Communications Manager in the subject line.