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Needs Improvement - Anonymous employee Santa Fe Opera Employee Review

3.0
Feb 20, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Morale is great during the season, seasonal artists and employees truly care about the work they’re doing and help to make the campus an enjoyable workplace during the summer months. Production quality is outstanding for a three-month festival. One of the best apprentice singer programs in the country.

Cons

Low pay, especially for the cost of living in this area. To echo other reviewers, some managers should not be in leadership positions (in any capacity), and there is no clear vetting process beyond an annual employee review. Micromanaging is an issue within departments that have experienced significant turnover in recent years. Gossip culture is prevalent and draining for those who don’t want anything to do with it, and there is no real way to avoid the negativity or commiseration while working year-round. Compliments paid to dedicated team members are often met with vitriol from others who openly dislike their jobs.

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5.0
Aug 31, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great work environment, amazing and knowledgeable staff, well-established apprenticeship program, competitive.

Cons

Long working hours, particularly for apprentices who are required to work shows.

1.0
Jan 7, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A few good colleagues, nice grounds.

Cons

Management. Petty, Passive Aggressive, Condescending Remarks, Blatant retaliation that goes unresolved (these are company wide issues). Pay is low for cost of living in Santa Fe. Poor work life balance April-September.

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