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Artist Services Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

$68K - $72K/yr

Seattle Opera Company Location : Seattle, WA Job Location : Local Remote; On Site/In Person Job Type : Full Time Date Posted : September 4, 2026 Network(s) : Artistic Administration DESCRIPTION ...

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How much do opera administration jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for opera administration in the United States is $74,320.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $85,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an opera administration?

An Opera Administration job involves managing the business and logistical operations of an opera company or theater. Responsibilities may include budgeting, fundraising, scheduling performances, coordinating with artists and production staff, and handling marketing and public relations. Administrators work to ensure the smooth operation of productions while supporting the artistic vision of the organization. Strong organizational, communication, and financial management skills are essential. This role often serves as a bridge between the artistic and business sides of an opera company.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities for someone working in opera administration?

In Opera Administration, your daily tasks often include coordinating rehearsals and performances, managing contracts and schedules for artists, handling budgets, and overseeing ticket sales or marketing initiatives. You’ll frequently collaborate with artistic directors, production staff, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations. Administrative staff may also be involved in donor relations, grant writing, and community outreach programs. The role is dynamic and multifaceted, offering the chance to make a direct impact on both the business and creative sides of the opera company.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in opera administration, and why are they important?

To thrive in Opera Administration, you need strong organizational abilities, experience with arts management or nonprofit administration, and a background in event or production coordination. Familiarity with ticketing systems, budgeting software, and tools like Microsoft Office Suite or CRM platforms is often required. Superior communication, attention to detail, multitasking, and diplomacy are key soft skills for working with diverse teams and managing complex schedules. These skills ensure the seamless execution of performances and day-to-day operations, supporting the creative mission of the opera company.

Is arts administration a good career path?

Arts administration, including roles like opera administration, involves managing arts organizations, coordinating events, and overseeing budgets. It requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, often with a background in arts management or related fields. The career can be rewarding for those passionate about the arts and willing to work in a dynamic, often nonprofit environment.

What are the positions in opera administration?

Opera administration includes various positions such as General Director, Artistic Director, Operations Manager, Box Office Manager, Development Director, Education Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant. These roles involve overseeing artistic programming, managing staff, fundraising, marketing, and daily operations within an opera company. Many positions require strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, often supported by experience in arts management or related fields.
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Infographic showing various Opera Administration job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,320 per year, or $35.7 per hour.

Oracle OPERA Systems Administrator

Newton, MA • On-site

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
Traveler Accommodation • 10K+ employees

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

We’re People People. Are you? We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be. But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries.

What this role is all about

The Oracle OPERA Property Management System (PMS) Administrator is responsible for the configuration, support, optimization, and lifecycle management of OPERA PMS across Sonesta’s managed and franchise hotel portfolio. This role serves as the technical and functional subject matter expert for OPERA (both Oracle OPERA PMS and OPERA Cloud), ensuring system stability, standardized deployment, and alignment with Sonesta’s hospitality technology strategy. This individual will play a key role in driving consistency across properties, improving onboarding and offboarding processes for franchise hotels, and partnering closely with vendors, property teams, and internal stakeholders to enhance the PMS ecosystem and its integrations. This individual combines technical expertise with operational insight, focusing on improving hotel business processes through system optimization. The Administrator plays a key role in delivering reliable system performance, resolving complex technical issues, and implementing enhancements that drive value for hotel teams, owners, and guests. This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office, based in either Newton, MA, or Orlando, FL.

What you’ll be doing
  • PMS Administration & Support
    Administer, configure, and maintain OPERA PMS environments across managed and franchise properties
    Serve as the primary escalation point for OPERA-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis
    Manage user access, roles, permissions, and security configurations in alignment with IT policies
    Monitor system performance, availability, and data integrity
  • Standardization & Process Improvement
    Drive standardization of OPERA configurations, templates, and operating procedures across the portfolio
    Identify inconsistencies across properties and implement scalable solutions to reduce variation
    Develop and maintain SOPs, configuration guides, and knowledge base documentation
    Partner with leadership to improve franchise onboarding and offboarding processes, reducing friction and variability
  • Integrations & Ecosystem Management
    Support and coordinate integrations between OPERA and adjacent systems (CRS, POS, CRM, revenue management, payment platforms, etc.)
    Collaborate with internal architecture and integration teams to ensure stable data flow and system interoperability
    Troubleshoot interface issues and coordinate with vendors to resolve defects and improve performance
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Collaboration
    Act as the liaison with Oracle Hospitality and third-party vendors for OPERA-related matters
    Manage vendor tickets, escalations, and service delivery expectations
    Build strong relationships with property-level stakeholders, franchisees, and corporate teams
    Provide guidance and influence on PMS-related decisions, including upgrades, enhancements, and support model
  • Implementations & Upgrades
    Support new hotel onboarding, conversions, and system implementations involving OPERA PMS
    Participate in OPERA Cloud migration planning and execution
    Assist in defining deployment standards, cutover strategies, and post-go-live support models
    Ensure data readiness and configuration alignment during transitions
  • Training & Enablement
    Provide training and support to property teams and internal users on OPERA functionality and best practices
    Develop training materials and facilitate sessions for new system features or process changes
    Act as a trusted advisor to operations teams on how to best leverage OPERA capabilities
Qualifications Required
  • 4–7+ years of hands‑on experience administering or supporting Oracle OPERA PMS including implementations, installations, migrations and accelerators
  • Hands‑on experience with OPERA integrations (OHIP, OXI, IFC)
  • Experience with OPERA reporting and analytics tools
  • Strong understanding of hotel operations, including front desk, reservations, housekeeping, and night audit
  • Experience supporting PMS integrations and troubleshooting interface issues
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple properties or a multi‑site hospitality environment
  • Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues
Preferred
  • Familiarity with related hospitality systems (POS, CRS, CRM, RMS, payment systems)
  • Working knowledge of networking, virtual environments and additional PMS systems
  • Experience working in a franchise or mixed ownership model environment
Key Competencies
  • Operational Awareness: Deep understanding of how PMS supports hotel operations and guest experience
  • Standardization Mindset: Ability to drive consistency across a diverse and decentralized portfolio
  • Vendor Management: Comfortable holding vendors accountable and navigating escalations
  • Collaboration & Influence: Works effectively across IT, operations, and franchise stakeholders
  • Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in configuration, data, and system behavior
  • Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and system landscapes
Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

Pay Range: $90,000 to $105,000. Base pay offer may vary depending on various factors, including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific overall experience.

How we reward you
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation & Sick Time
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • Educational Assistance
  • Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these)
  • Additional Perks & Employee Discounts
Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Sonesta, we value our team members as individuals who enhance our guests’ experiences with their unique skills and contributions. We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships. We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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