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. For the 2026 Summer Festival, please check back in late summer/early fall for audition opportunities.
Internships
Internship opportunities for Cincinnati Opera’s 2025 Summer Festival are now closed. Applications for internship opportunities for the 2026 Summer Festival will open in late fall 2025.
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 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 singing 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.
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.
The casting call for 2025 supernumeraries has concluded. The next casting call for the 2026 Summer Festival will be announced in early spring 2026.
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.