Development Operations Manager

Opera Colorado began out of a desire to establish a major production company that would deliver major operatic productions to our local audiences. Its first season in 1983 featured a roster of internationally acclaimed performers, including James McCracken and Plácido Domingo. The company continues to attract the highest level of talent for its grand opera performances for over four decades. Opera Colorado is a resident company at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Performing Arts Complex (DPAC) in downtown Denver, with its headquarters located in Englewood, CO.

The company features its own local professional orchestra and chorus, and employs over 300 people during its production season, which spans September through May, and serves over 45,000 patrons annually through performances and programs. With an annual operating budget of approximately $5.5M, Opera Colorado is committed to telling stories that excite and connect our community in meaningful ways.

We believe that opera plays a vital role in enriching our community. Opera Colorado’s staff is a dynamic team of creative individuals who are passionate about serving our community through the power of the arts. We create great art, foster trust, and support growth. Adventure, curiosity, creativity, and transparency fuel our team to excellence in all we do. We are committed to creating opportunities to connect and enrich our Colorado community through the powerful storytelling medium of opera, and we are committed to removing barriers to make opera accessible and welcoming to all.

Opera Colorado aspires to build a family of opera lovers, who reflect the multi‑cultural fabric of our community. Our work will tell the great stories of opera, past, present, and future, showcasing diverse talent and innovative approaches that serve as a model for our community and the industry  advance our mission and vision, the Opera Colorado staff has identified a set of core values that aim to inform our organizational culture and decision‑making.

• We strive to create an Inclusive environment—providing equal access to all opportunities within the company and creating an environment where everyone feels welcome and safe.
• We foster
  
  Creativity in every aspect of our work—from the originality of our productions and educational experiences, to the way we innovate and solve problems.
• We are Tenacious in forging new paths and overcoming challenges—we don’t give up when the going gets tough!
• We are Passionate about opera, our patrons, and our colleagues—we celebrate our dedication to creating the most compelling opera experiences for the widest audiences.
• We approach our daily work with a high level of Integrity—focusing on respectful, professional, and transparent actions, treating others as we would hope to be treated, and creating a trusting work environment.
• We know Humor fosters camaraderie and friendship—allowing us to maintain a lighthearted perspective and helping us view stressful events as opportunities.
• We exist to serve our Community and we also work collaboratively as a community of professionals—respecting our individual and collective talents and opinions, while building strong bonds between the company and our patrons.

Opera Colorado seeks an organized and enthusiastic Development Operations Manager to provide essential administrative, database, and event support for the Development Department. Reporting to the Director of Development, this role is central to ensuring the smooth operation of donor stewardship, event logistics, and CRM data management, while contributing to communications and cultivation strategies that advance Opera Colorado’s mission.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, collaborative, and eager to learn about fundraising and donor engagement in a fast‑paced performing arts environment. They will coordinate donor acknowledgments, manage accurate CRM data, assist with events and communications, and provide outstanding internal and external customer service.

This role is ideal for a tech‑savvy self‑starter interested in nonprofit fundraising and arts administration, with strengths in…