Philanthropy and Administrative Internship

Job Opportunity: Philanthropy and Administrative Internship with Cincinnati Opera in Cincinnati OH

Do you have a passion for the arts Do you have an interest in learning more about the administrative side of an arts nonprofit If yes we have a unique internship opportunity for you!

Seasonal internship position: May 5 2025 August 1 2025

The Philanthropy and Administrative Intern will play a key role in supporting various aspects of Cincinnati Operas philanthropy and administrative functions during the 2025 Summer Festival season. This seasonal internship position involves a range of responsibilities aimed at enhancing the companys operations and donor engagement.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage all RSVP lists for philanthropy events and major donor parking
• Provide staff support at the Major Donor parking lot for all performances and special events
• Provide general clerical database and correspondence support
• Assist with mailings
• Assist with details and logistics of all philanthropy events connected to the Summer Festival season
• Run department errands for supplies etc.
• Answer the offices main phone line and direct calls as needed
• Order set up and tear down of inseason staff meals
• Assist with merchandise ordering and inventory and staff the Bravo Shop (CO Gift Shop) on all performance evenings
• Set up and teardown for all Board and Guild meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel are required).
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills including being comfortable interacting with the public.
• Passion for the arts and a desire to learn about philanthropy and administration in a nonprofit setting preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• The employee is regularly required to sit stand walk and use hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Internship hours will generally be 9 a.m.5 p.m. with occasional evening and weekend hours.
• The position requires work in an office setting.
• Reliable transportation to and from Cincinnati Operas central office and company events is required.

Compensation:

This is a seasonal internship position with pay rate of $11.00 per hour. This seasonal role is not eligible for company benefits.

About Cincinnati Opera:

Founded in 1920 Cincinnati Opera is one of the oldest and most highly regarded opera companies in the United States. Known for its longstanding partnership with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra a roster of worldclass singers and its spectacular performance venue Cincinnati Music Hall Cincinnati Opera has received numerous accolades and awards including a recent nomination for the prestigious International Opera Award. Cincinnati Opera offers a primary season of performances from June through August (paid attendanceplus a variety of events throughout the year including educational programming smallscale public performances recitals and fundraisers.

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and rsum online today!

Cincinnati Opera is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all backgrounds cultures orientations ideas and talents can flourish.

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