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LA Opera Seeks Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations

institutional · 2026-09-10

The Los Angeles Opera is on the lookout for a Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations, who will report directly to President and CEO Christopher Koelsch. This role, located at The Music Center in downtown Los Angeles, offers an annual salary ranging from $250,000 to $275,000. Established in 1986, LA Opera operates with a budget of $50 million, employing 95 full-time staff and 900 seasonal workers. The vice president will oversee labor strategy, collective bargaining, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, and compliance. Applicants should possess a minimum of ten years of experience in HR and labor relations within unionized environments, ideally in the performing arts. The search is being managed by TOC Arts Partners, under Ed Yim, with applications accepted until filled, prioritizing those received by October 9.

Key facts

  • LA Opera is hiring a Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations
  • The salary range is $250,000 to $275,000
  • The role reports directly to President and CEO Christopher Koelsch
  • LA Opera has an annual budget of approximately $50 million
  • The company has 95 full-time staff and about 900 seasonal and part-time employees
  • The position oversees nine collective bargaining agreements
  • TOC Arts Partners is conducting the search, led by Senior Consultant Ed Yim
  • Applications are encouraged by October 9 for priority consideration

Entities

Artists

  • Christopher Koelsch
  • Domingo Hindoyan
  • James Conlon
  • Ed Yim

Institutions

  • Los Angeles Opera
  • Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
  • The Music Center
  • TOC Arts Partners
  • Los Angeles Olympic Arts Festival
  • Ring Festival LA
  • Britten 100/LA
  • Figaro Unbound
  • Eurydice Found
  • Recovered Voices
  • ArtsJournal

Locations

  • Los Angeles
  • United States
  • California
  • Southern California

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