Opera Administration Internship - Executive Office Experience

National Opera Center; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

National Opera Center is offering a part-time internship to support the Executive Office, assisting the Senior Executive Assistant to the General Manager. Responsibilities include phone coverage, document preparation, reporting, and coverage during absences.

The role requires flexible hours including evenings and weekends during the season, with at least 25 hours per week in the office at $17/hour. This is a paid internship in a non-profit arts environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of opera or experience in a non-profit environment.
• Bachelor’s degree; working towards a Master’s degree.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and administrative skills.
• Excellent project management and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.

Responsibilities

• Provide phone coverage for the General Manager and staff as needed.
• Fax, copy, and prepare documents for distribution or delivery.
• Prepare reports as requested by the Senior Executive Assistant and the General Manager.
• Provide coverage to the General Manager when the Senior Executive Assistant is out.
• Assist with other duties as required by the Senior Executive Assistant.
• Order and maintain general office supplies.
• Retrieve packages from Stage Door or Front of House.
• Expedite customer complaints and respond as needed.
• Greet and escort visitors from Stage Door or Front of the House; assist guests.
• Assist Senior Executive Assistant to ensure all functions are covered.

Skills

Opera/non-profit experience

Bachelor’s degree

Interpersonal/communication skills

Project management

MS Word/Excel/Outlook/IE

Education

Bachelor’s degree; pursuing Master’s

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Internet Explorer

Job description

National Opera Center is offering a part-time internship to support the Executive Office, assisting the Senior Executive Assistant to the General Manager. Responsibilities include phone coverage, document preparation, reporting, and coverage during absences.

The role requires flexible hours including evenings and weekends during the season, with at least 25 hours per week in the office at $17/hour. This is a paid internship in a non-profit arts environment.