About the role#
The Executive Office Intern supports the Senior Executive Assistant to the General Manager. You will help manage the day-to-day operations of the Executive Office. This role offers a look at how the Metropolitan Opera runs. It is a part-time, paid position requiring at least 25 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Provide phone coverage for the General Manager and other staff.
- Fax, copy, and prepare documents for distribution or mailing.
- Prepare reports as requested by the Senior Executive Assistant.
- Transcribe dictation.
- Greet and escort visitors from the Stage Door or Front of the House.
- Offer hospitality services to guests of the General Manager.
- Order and maintain office supplies.
- Retrieve packages and handle customer complaints.
- Assist the Senior Executive Assistant with daily tasks.
What you'll need#
- A completed Bachelor degree and current enrollment in a Master degree program.
- Prior experience as an Administrative Assistant.
- Familiarity with opera or experience in a non-profit environment.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and handle tasks simultaneously.
- Neat and legible handwriting.
- Ability to type at a moderate speed.
Location & details#
- Location: Lincoln Center, New York, NY.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: This role requires flexible hours, including evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays during the season.
- Compensation: 17 dollars per hour.
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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