Artistic Operations Intern - Cincinnati Opera
About The Position
Founded in 1920, Cincinnati Opera is one of the oldest and most highly regarded opera companies in the United States. Known for its longstanding partnership with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, a roster of world-class singers, and its spectacular performance venue, Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati Opera has received numerous accolades and awards, including a recent nomination for the prestigious International Opera Award. Cincinnati Opera offers a primary season of performances from June through August (paid attendance 17,000-20,000), plus a host of events through the year, including educational programming, small-scale public performances, recitals, and fundraisers. The following description is meant to give an overview of positions and is not a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. Applications will close on at 11:59 PM on Sunday, February 1, 2026. All applications should include a cover letter and resume. Please be able to provide references upon request. The Artistic Operations Intern will assist the Artistic and Rehearsal Departments with:
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
- Age 21+.
- Experience with Microsoft Office preferred.
- Experience with Tessitura software a plus.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Office preferred.
- Experience with Tessitura software a plus.
Responsibilities
- General clerical and logistical support for Artistic and Rehearsal Departments
- Providing/coordinating artist transportation and housing
- Assembling welcome packets for artists and seasonal staff
- Assisting with the coordination and distribution of company schedules
- Assisting with organizing costume fittings for principal artists, chorus, and supers
- Assisting with the communication of the daily schedule to artists and production staff
- Running errands for the artistic and rehearsal departments
- Coordinating comp ticket needs
- Composing and collecting paperwork for distribution (schedules, contact sheets, handbooks, etc.)
- Assisting with coordination of volunteers for light walking
- Assisting with child wrangling (communication between the kids chorus and stage management) for specific productions
- Participating in production meetings
- Assisting with tracking of payroll, petty cash, and check requests
- Assembling and organizing season archive artistic information
- Ordering and maintaining office supplies for rehearsal and artistic staff
- Managing artist hospitality off-site and in-house
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
