Employment
Careers
Internships
Internships are available in New York City Opera's Marketing Department in General Marketing, Group Sales/Events, Corporate Sponsorship, Creative Services and Retail & Volunteer Services. This is an ideal opportunity to explore a career at a major performing arts organization and to work together with a busy marketing team.
Interns will assist with a variety of research projects, outreach campaigns, graphic design, ongoing sales projects, proposal writing, special events, and more, depending on the focus of the internship. Internships begin mid-January, mid-May, and mid-September for 4-month periods and require a commitment of 20 hours per week. College juniors, seniors, or graduate students preferred, ideally familiar with music, opera or other performing arts.
We are currently accepting applications for our 2010 Winter/Spring internship (mid-January through late May). Send cover letter and resume to NYC Opera Marketing via e-mail or via fax at 212.724.1120. No phone calls please.
Interns are also needed in New York City Opera’s Development Department to assist full-time staff members with a variety of fundraising and administrative tasks, including but not limited to: mailings and donor communications, database administration, special events, research, and other clerical duties. Three to six month commitment desired. Regular office hours are 10am to 6pm, but intern hours are somewhat flexible. Some evening and weekend hours may be required depending on the season. Applicants should be working towards or have completed a degree with an arts focus and have future career interests in Development and/or Arts Administration. Applicants should be outgoing, work well with others, be attentive to detail, and have at least basic computer skills.
Course credit may be arranged commensurate with duties and hours.
Please send your cover letter and resume to New York City Opera Development via e-mail. No phone calls please.
New York City Opera’s Education Department is currently accepting applications for their fall internship. This position supports departmental staff in the management and implementation of their adult education, public school outreach, family series and professional development programs. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: database maintenance, assistance at department events, project research, creation and distribution of educational materials, and other administrative duties as assigned.
The 4 month internship will begin in early September; and a commitment of 15-20 hours per week is requested. Occasional evening or weekend hours may also be required. Ideal applicants will be cooperative, creative, proactive, disciplined, and possess skills in both microsoft office and internet research. Previous experience or an interest in the performing arts is highly desirable. Preference will be given to college juniors, seniors, or graduate students, especially those working towards a degree in the arts or education.
Please send cover letter and resume to New York City Opera Education via e-mail at kgoodis@nycopera.com or fax to 212.724.1120. No phone calls please.
Interns are unpaid, but will receive a 30-day unlimited MetroCard for each month of the internship as well as complimentary tickets to our operas.
Volunteers
Volunteers play an important role at New York City Opera. Our volunteer corps is a large group of people with extremely varied backgrounds who come together to support the company. The volunteers are an integral part of the day-to-day activities here at City Opera. Volunteer duties range from working as sales staff at our Gift Shop and helping at our Thrift Shop to guiding backstage tours, staffing information tables at performances, providing office and clerical support, and many other activities.
To get more information on how to become involved please call 212.870.4227 or email.