Part-time - Lectures and Community Engagement Assistantship

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Lectures & Community Engagement AssistantshipThe Metropolitan Opera Guild
(New York NY)
Position Available: Spring 2013 Lectures & Community Engagement Assistantship

The Metropolitan Opera Guild, founded in 1935, fosters a stimulated and educated opera-loving community through programs for learners of all ages and levels.  To learn more about the Guild and all its programs, visit www.metguild.org.

The Lectures and Community Engagement department is seeking one part-time Assistantship position to assist in the facilitation of its educational and rental programs from late-February to mid-May 2013.  This position is appropriate for undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates, career changers, or recent retirees.

Duties Include:
- Assisting in the coordination of rental events in the Opera Learning Center, including liaising with clients and artists, set ups and strikes, and communication with building security and maintenance crews as needed.
- Assistance at Community Engagement lectures and educational programs, including front-of-house duties, facilitation of events, and set ups and strikes.
- Administrative duties including ticket fulfillment mailings and preparing, drafting, and/or providing editorial support for informative materials such as handouts, newsletter articles, and more.
- Assistance and coordination of the High School Opera Singers Intensive (March 16 and 17): liaising with students and parents, helping to prepare sessions, and facilitation of events.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, hard-working, high energy team player confident in his/her ability to take initiative when needed.  Ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making is essential; candidates will be expected to communicate effectively in writing and in person, and to develop strong professional relationships with clients and the public.

The Community Engagement department strives to create a supportive professional atmosphere, with one-on-one professional mentoring and coaching.  A classical music background and/or interest in opera or theater preferred.  Diverse backgrounds and levels of experience encouraged, with the desire to gain experience in the field of arts administration.

Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, stage management, or special events encouraged, as well as the ability to lift approximately 30-40 pounds. Familiarity and basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs required.  Experience or familiarity with Tessitura data and ticketing system a plus. 

The Assistantship is approximately 20 hours per week, with some weekend and weekday evening hours required, so a flexible schedule is essential.  We are willing to work with students or professionals with part-time availability.

This is not a paid position.  Travel reimbursement in the form of a monthly Metrocard is available, as well as opportunities for performance tickets and opera educational events in the form of lectures, courses, interviews, and master classes.

TO APPLY:Carefully review the Met Opera Guild’s mission and history  (http://www.metguild.org/MOG/About_The_Guild/Guild_History.html?TM=111menuid=112)

as well as the Lectures and Community Engagement department mission  (http://www.metguild.org/MOG/For_The_Community/For_The_Community_Home.html?TM=12)

and its annual brochure of programs (http://www.metguild.org/uploadedFiles/MOG/Home_Page/BROCHURE_12-13.pdf).

Upon review of the above, please submit a cover letter explaining your relevant experience and your connection to our mission and programs, as well as a résumé of your educational and professional experiences to date. 

Please send application materials to Lacey Upton at lupton@operaed.org; materials will be accepted through Monday, February 25, 2013.