General Director - Pittsburgh Opera

During his 26-year tenure, first as Artistic Director (2000) and then as General Director (since 2008), Pittsburgh Opera has become a national model of creativity, inclusivity, and resilience. Christopher Hahn has truly been a change-maker and exceptional leader who has enhanced the profile and reach of Pittsburgh Opera both in its community and in the wider opera world. Maestro Walker has brought an engaged and highly informed leadership to the company’s musical forces as well as developing a music staff of note. In this role the General Director is responsible for: • Setting and executing artistic vision and strategy in partnership with Music Director Antony Walker; • Curating innovative and accessible seasons in multiple venues, blending beloved classics with bold contemporary works and new commissions; • Overseeing fiscal management, fund-raising, marketing, and strategic planning; • Cultivating relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, government agencies, foundations, the media, and other stakeholders; • Championing education, community engagement, and equitable access to the arts; • Leading and inspiring a highly experienced administrative and artistic staff and the Resident Artist Program, ensuring artistic and operational excellence across all departments; • Collaborating with the wider cultural community in Pittsburgh, nationally and internationally; • Working closely with a highly committed and active Board of Directors. The new general director will have: • A deep knowledge of the operatic repertoire and production; • Prior leadership experience in an opera company; • A proven track record in fund-raising and relationship-building; • Excellent communication skills and the ability to serve as a compelling spokesperson for Pittsburgh Opera; • A commitment to community engagement and artistic risk-taking; • A broad network within the opera industry and the ability to attract top-tier creative talent; • The tactical skill of identifying and discussing problematic situations, and executing difficult solutions with tact and diplomacy.