Santa Fe Opera Summer Internship Opportunity
Santa Fe Opera seeks to fill several summer internship positions. The administrative internships are paid positions. Salary is the current county living wage (as of January 13, 2023: $12.95 per hour for a 40-hour work week). Generally, overtime is not required but, in those weeks, where hours worked exceed 40, those hours are paid at time and one half. The Opera’s housing office can assist in locating shared housing when required. If housing is provided, an amount of 15% of gross earnings each week would be deducted. The Opera would supplement additional rental expense. A travel or mileage subsidy is available, based on the departure and return locations. It is very helpful to bring a personal car to Santa Fe for the summer, as there is no public transportation between Santa Fe and the Opera house.
Donor Relations Intern
Responsibilities
- Act as one of the primary liaisons to donors: answer questions, and handle issues related to donor benefits.
- Oversee the mailing of invitations to donor-related events including luncheons, dinners, dress rehearsals and master classes.
- Manage and track sign-ups for all “donor benefits” in Opera’s database (Tessitura).
Learn more about the donor relations internship here.
Special Events Intern
Responsibilities
- Designing and disseminating invitations, tracking responses, and creating notes in Tessitura
- Assisting with design, set-up and take-down for each event
- Developing seating charts, and calling and emailing guests both for follow-up and as courtesy calls
Learn more about the special events internship here.
Opera Club Intern
Responsibilities
- Create list of Opera Club members and guests attending each performance, ensuring bios of constituents are current; provide list to select staff members in advance of each performance.
- Update Opera Club membership in database, as needed.
- Greet guests upon arrival; answer questions; liaise with House Management and Ushers.
Learn more about the opera club internship here.
Marketing Intern
Responsibilities
- Printed and Online Content Development
- Receive, assist with printing, and manage distribution of proof files for season program book mark-up proofing rounds with appropriate revisions; proof all pages of book prior to press
- Assist with all print and digital materials for other SFO departments as needed
Learn more about the marketing internship here.
Media & Public Relations Intern
Responsibilities
- Collect, organize, and acknowledge all press/media ticket requests, work with Director on ticket-related matters, seat orders, send reminders before every performance, and prepare tickets and parking passes for distribution. Provide nightly ticketing reports to Director.
- Schedule and monitor interviews with artists, members of the creative teams, and others as needed.
- Monitor media coverage; work with Media and PR Assistant in organizing all press coverage for reference and archival purposes, including all media produced by the department.
Learn more about the media and public relations internship here.
Orchestra Librarian Apprentice
Responsibilities
- Bowings, cuts and other markings using best performance practices
- Creating and repairing parts
- Page turn corrections
- Editing and proofreading of parts
- Transpositions or other inserts
Learn more about the orchestra librarian apprenticeship here.
To Apply:
The deadline to apply is March 20 or until filled. Submit a completed employment application form, your resume, cover letter, and e-mail to Human Resources or by mail to The Santa Fe Opera Attention: Human Resources, Post Office Box 2408, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-2408
If you have a job or internship opportunity to share with Arts Management students and alumni, email a full description to amgtgmu@gmu.edu for posting.