Production Manager

Daniel Reuss (born 1961) is the artistic

director of Cappella Amsterdam. Under his leadership, the choir became more professional and

gained international fame. In addition to Daniel, we work with a few regular

artistic developers and young conductors together to create a wide range of

to be able to stage productions.

Cappella

Amsterdam produces its own a cappella concerts. In addition, we have an intensive

in collaboration with the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, and we produce co-productions with

many Dutch ensembles and orchestras. Cappella performs internationally with

ensembles and collaborates across disciplines with companies and organizations

such as the Holland Festival, the Dutch National Opera & Ballet, and conductors like Barbara

Hannigan and Marcus Creed. In collaboration with Harmonia Mundi and now Pentatone

New recordings by Cappella Amsterdam are released almost every year.

The

The choir performs approximately 15 productions per season, featuring both traditional and contemporary choral music, including

a total of approximately 60 concerts in large and small (concert) halls in the Netherlands and

beyond that.

Our

The office team works closely together and consists of two Production Managers

(including one open position), two Marketing Managers, and a Business Manager. We would like to

We welcome a new production

Manager to join our team.

Cappella

Amsterdam is headquartered at the Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ in Amsterdam.

For

For more information about the choir, visitwww.cappellaamsterdam.nl.

Cappella

Amsterdam is looking for a Production Manager (approx.

0.7 FTE (negotiable) as of September 1, 2022 (or earlier)

The

The Production Manager is responsible for organizing production in collaboration with the

fellow Production Manager. He/she/they thus supports the two-person management team

of Cappella Amsterdam (artistic director and executive director).

Responsibilities

and responsibilities, including

• practical implementation of the artistic policy
• organization and coordination of activities related to concerts and performances
• translation of the artistic director's wishes into

  choir rosters, schedules, rehearsal schedules, performance materials, and

  communication of the information to senior management, publicity,

  participating singers, musicians, and partner organizations

• guidance throughout the rehearsal process and the

  concerts/performances in the Netherlands and abroad (tour management); care

  for the availability of the sheet music.

• taking on other tasks; we have a small office team

  and that means helping each other and being flexible when it comes to dividing up the work

Location

within the organization

Foundation

Cappella Amsterdam operates under a board-and-management model. The executive director and

The artistic director and the conductor together form the dual leadership and are jointly responsible

has final responsibility to the board. The Production Manager reports

reports to the business manager, but works closely with the artistic director

conductor and the Manager of Artistic Development for the performance of

his or her duties.

Your

profile

Our ideal

Production Manager (m/f)

• is enthusiastic, independent,

  problem-solver, stress-resistant, detail-oriented, and a team player

• has experience in a similar

  position and has a college-level education and way of thinking

• has knowledge of and an affinity for

  classical (choral) music; preferably, you should be able to read music

• has strong communication skills and

  flexible and team-oriented attitude

• has

  a good command of Dutch and English

• is willing to work irregular hours (in the

  (weekends and evenings)

• holds a driver's license

Cappella

Amsterdam welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and places of origin,

age and gender. If candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to the

a candidate who enhances diversity within the team.

Our

selection

We

offer a challenging and dynamic job in an international environment. The

The salary is competitive. This is initially a position for

for a period of one year. If the results are satisfactory, the appointment may be

extended.

You

Feedback is welcome

More

For more information, please contact Business Manager Bas van Drooge at +31 6 57933764.

We

Please submit your cover letter and resume electronically by July 7, 2022, at the latest,

viavacature@cappellaamsterdam.nl

with the subject line “Application for Production Manager.”

Procedure

In July

we would like to schedule interviews with candidates while you are on vacation

a little later, of course.

Acquisition in connection with this

Please do not contact us regarding this job opening.