Jobs & Volunteering — Cincinnati Opera

JOIN THE TEAM

This is Cincinnati Opera’s resource for employment and volunteer opportunities. Please check below for current openings.

Cincinnati Opera is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.


Administrative Positions

Cincinnati Opera relies on a strong administrative staff to achieve year-round operational success. This page lists all available job openings for both full- and part-time positions as well as permanent and seasonal opportunities.


Auditions

Auditions for singer roles as part of Cincinnati Opera’s 2025 Summer Festival took place in October and December 2024. Additional auditions for the 2025 Summer Festival are listed below. For the 2026 Summer Festival, please check back in late summer/early fall for audition opportunities.

+ Dance Auditions

Cincinnati Opera will host open dance auditions on Saturday, March 8, 2025, 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., for its July 2025 production of Fiddler on the Roof. Performances take place at Cincinnati Music Hall on July 23, 25, 26 & 27, 2025. Rehearsals will begin June 25 with specific rehearsal dates and times to be announced.

Applicants must meet the following requirements and complete the audition form linked below by noon on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

  • Be 18+ years of age
  • Have advanced experience in any dance discipline (tap, ballroom, hip-hop, etc.)
  • Reside within 100 miles of Cincinnati Music Hall
  • Be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

For additional details, visit cincinnatiopera.org/dance

Complete the AUDITION FORM


Internships

Applications for Cincinnati Opera’s 2025 Summer Festival internships are now closed.

Please contact hr@cincinnatiopera.org with any questions.


Volunteering

Cincinnati Opera relies on many generous volunteers to make our season sing! Please see below for current volunteer opportunities.

+ Supernumeraries

For anyone who’s dreamed of appearing on the Cincinnati Music Hall stage, Cincinnati Opera is ready to give you your moment in the spotlight. No singing or acting skills are required!

Supernumerary—or “super”—roles are non-singing, non-speaking roles, much like extras in film and television. Supers will share the stage with internationally renowned artists and work with celebrated directors and conductors. No experience is necessary and all super positions are filled on a voluntary basis. Individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Cincinnati Opera will hold an open casting call and information session for supernumerary roles for the company’s 2025 Summer Festival at Corbett Opera Center at Music Hall (1243 Elm Street (4th Floor), Cincinnati, OH 45202) on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, March 26, 2025 • 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

  • Saturday, March 29, 2025 • 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Attending the casting call does not obligate a person to participate. Interested individuals may attend the casting call to simply learn more about supernumerary opportunities.

For more information, please email supers@cincinnatiopera.org.

+ Opera Guild Ambassadors

The Cincinnati Opera Guild is a membership-based group of enthusiastic ambassadors for Cincinnati Opera that seeks to promote a deeper understanding of opera throughout the Greater Cincinnati community. For 60 years, the Guild has played an active role in supporting Cincinnati Opera's mainstage, community outreach, and education programs by serving as volunteers and ambassadors at events throughout the community. Click here to learn more about the Cincinnati Opera Guild, fill out a volunteer profile, and become a Guild Ambassador.

+ Music Hall Ushering

Ushers make it possible for patrons to have a truly enjoyable Music Hall experience by providing a smile, a friendly greeting, accurate directions, or an extra service. Usher candidates are reviewed by Cincinnati Arts Association. Click here to learn more about how to become a Music Hall usher.

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