Development Intern
DESCRIPTION
ABOUT ON SITE OPERA
Now in its 12th season, On Site Opera’s mission is to produce site-specific, immersive opera experiences in unconventional locations across New York City (and beyond!). Everyone from artists and audience to critics describes On Site Opera (OSO) as innovative, immersive, bold, engaging, accessible, and fun. Our 2024 season began with a sold-out run of Coffee Cantata, followed by a free concert series at the West Side Community Garden, and will end with the premiere of Laura Kaminsky and David Cote’s new opera, Lucidity. In typical seasons, OSO’s produces three core productions in venues located throughout New York City, and occasionally beyond.
ABOUT THE POSITION
On Site Opera is seeking a diligent and proactive person to join our team as a Development Intern. The selected candidate will report to the General Director / CEO. The primary goal of the Development Intern is to support the administrative side of On Site Opera fundraising efforts. Specific job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
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Assist with proofreading grant applications and reports
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Research fundraising trends and opportunities
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Support event planning activities leading up to the Annual Gala
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Support fundraising efforts surrounding the fall production
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Data entry and research to analyze fundraising data
IDEAL CANDIDATE
We recognize that a wide range of professional and life experiences may be relevant to the position of Development Intern, and we welcome perspectives both from those who have worked in or loved opera as well as those for whom opera is a new experience. Ideal candidates will have some combination of:
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Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
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Strong organizational skills
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Computer-proficient and able to adapt quickly to new online tools; systems used in this position include Google products and Asana
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Agility and eagerness to tackle detail-oriented tasks
COMPENSATION, SCHEDULE, AND LOCATION
This is a part-time internship for 5-10 hours per week from September 3rd through December 13, 2024. The Development Intern will receive a $1,600 stipend paid monthly in installments of $400. This is a hybrid remote / in-person position at the On Site Opera administrative offices in Morningside Heights. During both remote work and in-office work, business hours typically fall within a regular work week (Monday - Friday), though the company strives to offer a healthy work-life balance through flexible scheduling.
KEY DATES
In the fall, On Site Opera will be premiering a new work and hosting its annual gala fundraiser. In person availability for the following dates is preferred, though not required.
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Annual Gala - October 9, 2024
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Lucidity - November 14-16, 2024
SALARY RANGE: 400 - 400
Desired Start Date: September 3, 2024
BENEFITS
Pay Range: $400 - $400 Monthly
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please fill out the brief application form linked here.
Our staff will review all applications as they come in and will contact any applicants that we wish to interview. Please do not email the staff directly to apply for this position. If we are unable to offer an interview, then we will reach out and let you know so that you can continue your job search.
All interviews will be conducted over a web conferencing platform such as Zoom. We hope to finish the search process by August 14.
On Site Opera is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable work environment. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values at On Site Opera and we are currently working to expand our capacities in these areas with company-wide understanding that this is an ongoing process that must be embedded into the fabric of the organization. We encourage candidates who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, otherwise-abled, and other underrepresented identities to apply. All applications will receive consideration for employment.
Application Deadline: August 7, 2024
Application Email/Link: form.jotform.com/241986350205153