Employment & Auditions
Des Moines Metro Opera is a professional opera company which operates educational programs and performances throughout the year, culminating in our internationally recognized summer festival. DMMO employs 11 year-round staff and a seasonal staff of over 200 professionals in a variety of capacities.
YEAR-ROUND EMPLOYMENT
Director of Development
WINTER SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
OPERA Iowa Touring Technical Supervisor
SUMMER SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
Assistant Head Electrician
Assistant Technical Director
Costume Craftsperson/Dresser
Costume First Hand
Costume Stitcher/Dresser
Head Electrician
Head Scenic Carpenter
Head Stage Fly
Lighting Supervisor
Lighting Programmer
Prop Shop Supervisor
Prop Stage Supervisor
Prop Artisan/Run Crew
Scenic Artist
Scenic Charge
Shop Carpenter
Shop Supervisor
Show Ops Supervisor
Sound Supervisor
Stage Carpenter
Stage Electrician
Stage Operations Supervisor
Technical Director
Wig and Makeup Artisan
AUDITIONS
Festival Orchestra (auditions open through January 10)
INTERNSHIPS
Design & Production (applications now open)
Artistic Administration (applications open on January 20)
