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ABOUT THE BOEING/ARTS AND EDUCATION COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is known as a center for training young professionals in all aspects of opera, including administration. A number of Opera Theatre staff members started as OTSL interns or seasonal staff, and other graduates of the internship program are working at arts organizations in St. Louis and around the country. Opera Theatre internships offer real work experience in a busy festival environment and are usually available in the following areas: artistic administration, business, development, education, pr/marketing and patron services. For all positions a basic familiarity with (and enthusiam for) opera and/or classical music is desirable and adds to interns’ enjoyment of seasonal activities. In any case, interns must be willing to learn about the operas presented during the season. Interns participate are invited to attend lectures, recitals, and rehearsals as their schedules permit.
Opera Theatre's Boeing/Arts and Education Council Administrative Internship program is made possible by the Boeing/Arts and Education Council Collaborative Grant and The Boeing Company.
GUIDELINES
•All internships are full-time, paid positions. Starting dates vary but most positions begin in early to mid-May and end in late June or early July. Hours may include some nights and weekends.
•The majority of our interns are college students or recent college graduates; some interns have been able to use OTSL internships to fulfill degree requirements.
•Housing is not included. Short-term options are limited and may be prohibitively expensive.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
•Applications for the 2010 Season will be reviewed as they are submitted. We recommend that you send in your materials by March 1, 2010, but if positions are still open, applications will be considered after that date.
•Applications must include a cover letter, resume, references (academic and/or professional), and the dates you are available to work in St. Louis. If you are not based in St. Louis, please also let us know your availability (if any) for an interview in St. Louis.
•Online applicants should attach all of these materials in a single document after completing the form which can be accessed by clicking on the job title. Applications may also be mailed to Tracy Utzmyers, Assistant Director of Production; Opera Theatre of Saint Louis; P.O. Box 191910; St. Louis, MO 63119.
•An applicant interested in more than one internship should indicate so in his/her cover letter and should not submit multiple applications.
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| Business Intern |
The Business Intern should be a detail-oriented person who wants to be involved in the financial management of the arts. The business intern will work with all finance department staff members on a project basis and be responsible for helping to track ticket sales, front of house activities, concessions, accounts payable and receivables, and other projects as assigned. The candidate should possess strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel, and some background in business and/or accounting. In addition to working regular office hours, the business intern is required to be present at about ten productions during late May/June (afternoons, evenings, and some weekends).
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| Education Intern |
The Education Intern performs administrative duties that support the education department's season activities for young people and adults. This individual will work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, artists, students, teachers and constituents, assisting with approximately eight educational programs including Artists-in-Training College Retreat, Spring Training, A Little Lunch Music, Spotlight on Opera, Dress Rehearsals, Opera from the Wings, Music!Words!Opera! Festival Camp for Kids, Music!Words!Opera! Teacher Training Workshops and other seasonal activities. The ideal candidate should be working toward a bachelor's degree in music, theater, arts management and/or education. Extraordinary attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, good people skills and excellent oral and written skills are a must. Previous leadership experience in coordinating and/or implementing programs is helpful, and proficiency in word processing necessary. Knowledge of singing and opera repertoire a plus.
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| Patron Services Intern |
The Patron Services Intern makes arrangements for Opera Theatre’s VIPs, both in-town patrons and out-of-town patrons, artists, critics, and agents. Responsibilities include organizing transportation, accommodations, and welcome baskets, as well as helping with season events, which include dinners, receptions and a gala benefit. Hours can be long, since many season events are during the evening. This position is very detail-oriented and requires excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as word processing, database, and spreadsheet literacy. This position requires a self-motivated individual, able to interact with donors, volunteers, and staff in a range of professional and social situations. An interest in opera and classical music is helpful. The Patron Services intern must have his/her own transportation (company mileage is reimbursed) and a good driving record.
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| PR/Marketing Intern |
The PR/Marketing department offers an internship for someone with very strong writing and organizing skills; experience in graphic design is also preferred. This can be a wonderful experience for a quick learner and willing worker who can be flexible about hours and duties, work independently on several projects at once. An important responsibility of the PR/Marketing intern is organizing the digital images which are sent out to press during the season and which serve as a permanent archive for the company. Other assignments can vary from sitting in on rehearsals to assisting with mailings to transporting visiting critics. The PR/Marketing intern is sometimes called on to help coordinate on-site media events and to work with the Development Department on dinners and receptions. The PR/Marketing intern must have his/her own transportation (mileage for company errands is reimbursed) and must be willing to work some evenings and weekends.
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