Ryan Opera Center (ROC) Intern

Stagetime Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Complimentary tickets

Other events

Job summary

Lyric Opera of Chicago is seeking a part-time, non-exempt intern to support administrative tasks within the Ryan Opera Center. You will handle clerical duties, assist with ROC scheduling and auditions, and support department performances and special projects.

The position offers an hourly rate of $16.20 plus a weekly $30 travel stipend, with an in-office schedule of three hours per day, Monday-Friday, and opportunities for professional development and complimentary tickets.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a graduate degree preferably in the arts, music, or equivalent.
• Strong interest in arts administration career.
• Previous experience in an administrative office environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of music (especially classical and opera).
• Computer literacy is required, with an emphasis in Word, Excel, and the Google Suite environment.
• Superior organizational skills and a genuine passion for order.
• Must be detail oriented and be able to handle multiple tasks proficiently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical duties - filing, copying, office organization.
• Assist with ROC scheduling and ROC auditions.
• Assist with all Ryan Opera Center department performances and special projects as needed.
• Assist with administrative work in budget management and other office functions.

Skills

Arts administration

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Graduate degree in arts or music

Tools

Word

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Through artistic excellence coupled with innovative, relevant programming; initiatives to connect with and grow new audiences; engagement with communities to ignite creativity across Chicago; and a modernized Opera House that is the setting for truly great experiences, Lyric is leading the advancement of opera. This collaborative vision will deliver ever more exciting, thought-provoking and inclusive audience and community experiences – while increasing the gravitational pull of our art form, our company, and our city.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform general clerical duties - filing, copying, office organization.

Assist with ROC scheduling and ROC auditions.

Assist with all Ryan Opera Center department performances and special projects as needed.

Assist with administrative work in budget management and other office functions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Pursuing a graduate degree preferably in the arts, music, or equivalent.

Strong interest in arts administration career.

Previous experience in an administrative office environment is preferred.

Working knowledge of music (especially classical and opera).

Computer literacy is required, with an emphasis in Word, Excel, and the Google Suite environment.

Superior organizational skills and a genuine passion for order.

Must be detail oriented and be able to handle multiple tasks proficiently.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Sitting for extended periods.

Ability to operate a computer and to handle other office equipment.

Ability to occasionally oversee evening or weekend functions, deployments, or performances.

Fast-paced environment.

Preferred In-Office Schedule: Three hours per day, Monday-Friday.

COMPENSATION:

Job Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt Intern

Hourly Rate: $16.20 + Weekly $30 Travel Stipend

Application deadline: March 14, 2025 by 5:00pm CT

BENEFITS

Pay Range: $16 - $16 Hourly

• professional development and department workshops
• complimentary tickets, and other events.

Lyric Opera of Chicago offers intern benefits including professional development and department workshops, complimentary tickets, and other events.

Lyric Opera of Chicago is committed to enhancing our diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Lyric does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.