About the role#
The Executive Office Intern supports the Senior Executive Assistant to the General Manager. This role provides an inside look at the daily operations of the Metropolitan Opera. You will assist with administrative tasks and help manage the flow of the Executive Office. This is a part-time, paid position requiring a minimum of 25 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Provide phone coverage for the General Manager and other staff members.
- Handle document preparation including faxing, copying, and organizing materials for mailing or delivery.
- Draft reports as requested by the Senior Executive Assistant and the General Manager.
- Transcribe dictation and maintain general office supplies.
- Greet and escort visitors from the Stage Door or Front of House.
- Offer hospitality services to guests of the General Manager.
- Retrieve packages and handle customer complaints.
- Assist the Senior Executive Assistant with daily tasks to ensure office functions remain covered.
What you'll need#
- A completed Bachelor degree and current enrollment in a Master degree program.
- Prior experience in an administrative assistant role.
- Knowledge of opera or experience working in a non-profit environment.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
- Excellent project management abilities with a focus on prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Ability to type at a moderate speed and take dictation.
- Neat, legible handwriting and high attention to detail.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and occasional after-hour events to accommodate schedule changes.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York (On-site at Lincoln Center).
- Compensation: $17 per hour.
- Schedule: Part-time, rolling term.
About Metropolitan Opera
The Metropolitan Opera is a nonprofit performing arts organization based in New York City. Founded in 1883, it hosts singers, conductors, musicians, and stage directors. The company operates out of Lincoln Center and maintains a staff of over 1,200 people. It focuses on the production and performance of opera.
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