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 Opera's philanthropy and administrative functions during the 2025 Summer Festival season. This seasonal internship position involves a range of responsibilities aimed at enhancing the company's 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 office’s main phone line and direct calls as needed
• Order, set up, and tear down of in-season staff meals
• Assist with merchandise ordering and inventory, and staff the Bravo Shop (CO Gift Shop) on all performance evenings
• Set up and tear-down 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 non-profit 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 Opera’s 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 world-class 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 attendance 17,000–20,000), plus a variety of events throughout the year, including educational programming, small-scale public performances, recitals, and fundraisers.

How To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and résumé 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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