Intern, Opera Artistic Administration (Spring 2027)

Paycom - ATS; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is offering a 12-week, part-time internship (Intern/Apprentice) at Wolf Trap HeadQuarters in Vienna, VA. The role supports Opera and Classical Programming and involves coordinating artist housing, liaising with artists, and assisting with contractor finances.

Applicants must be undergrad or grad students, or recent graduates, with an interest in opera/classical arts administration.

Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing a career in opera or classical music administration.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Publisher).
• Strong organizational & communication skills.
• Previous experience with a performing arts organization strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Tracking Artist and Creative Staff Housing.
• Liaising with artists to prepare for the summer season.
• Aid in the financial preparations for summer contractors.

Skills

Word

Excel

Publisher

Education

Undergraduate students

Graduate students

Recent graduates

Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program

International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)

Tools

none

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Wolf Trap HeadQuarters - Vienna, VA, Position Type: Intern/Apprentice, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Opera and Classical Programming, APPLICATION DEADLINE:Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be considered after December 1. Applications will not be processed.

EXPECTED DURATION:

12 weeks (part-time; up to 21 hours/week)

PAY RATE:

$13.75/hour

LOCATION:

We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment.The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.If applicant cannot be onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, an onsite schedule should be discussed if contacted for an interview.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Assist Wolf Trap Opera & Classical Programming in the daily operations of the department, which includes:

• Tracking Artist and Creative Staff Housing
• Liaising with artists to prepare for the summer season
• Aid in the financial preparations for summer contractors

REQUIREMENTS:

• Interest in pursuing a career in opera or classical music administration
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Publisher)
• Strong organizational & communication skills
• Previous experience with a performing arts organization strongly recommended

Qualifications: PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:

• Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study)
• Graduate students
• Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
• Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
• International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
• Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
• Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently

We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment.The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should [e-mail]. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.