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Eligibility: A candidate
must be an undergraduate, graduate student or have graduated
from college within one year of beginning the internship.
General Information:
Interns are expected to work between 20 and 40 hours a week
during an 8 to 10 week internship period. Internships are
offered during the summer, fall and winter/spring semesters.
Interns may receive college credit if an agreement is made
between Toledo Opera Association and the intern’s college
or university. All interns are subject to applicable employee
rules and a background check.
Responsibilities: The
Intern will work with his/her assigned Coordinator. The internship
will provide students with the opportunity to truly learn,
create and grow in a professional environment. Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to, research, data management,
large mailings, major gift prospecting, special events, educational
materials, and marketing and development.
Application Procedures:
Candidates must submit a completed application form with
a cover letter and resume. All applications must be submitted
as a complete package. Incomplete packages will not be reviewed.
Administration Internship:
Working with the Director of Toledo Opera. Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to, event planning, budgeting,
office organization, and database management.
Required Qualifications: Undergraduate
and graduate students with a strong interest in administration
and arts/education. The candidate must be detailed-oriented,
possess strong organizational and word processing skills.
Intern should be familiar with Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint,
Excel, and Internet-friendly.
Terms Internship is offered: summer, fall
and winter/spring semesters
Development Internship:
Assists Development department with fundraising, research,
event planning, file maintenance, large mailings, database
management, and researching major gift prospects.
Required Qualifications: Undergraduate
or graduate students with experience using Microsoft Word,
Access, PowerPoint, Excel, general computer proficiency,
familiarity with fundraising databases a plus, strong organizational
and communication skills. Must work some nights and weekends.
Terms Internship is offered: summer, fall
and winter/spring semesters
Education Internships:
Working with the Director of Education and Outreach, assists
with bookings related to Student Night at the Opera, Opera
on Wheels and Opera to Go. Other responsibilities
include researching and writing study guides and other educational
materials, working with school administrators to implement
the Ombudsman Program. Interns attend student performances
and assist with on-site supervision. Other duties include
database entry, mailings, program statistics, and general
office activities.
Required Qualifications:
Undergraduate or graduate students with a strong interest
in arts education. Must demonstrate professional maturity
and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Attention to
detail, strong writing and word processing skills, computer
literacy, and familiarity or background with opera, music
and education. Intern should be familiar with Microsoft Word,
Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet-friendly.
Terms Internship is offered: summer, fall
and winter/spring semesters
Marketing/Public Relations:
Provides assistance to the Marketing Department in all areas
including writing, proofreading, advertising sales, development
and implementation of print advertising campaigns including
placement of media; budgeting, sales reporting and performance
statistics, daily liaison to advertising agencies, graphic
designers, telemarketing vendors and media representatives
regarding the coordination of all marketing projects.
Required Qualifications:
Undergraduate or graduate students with a strong interest
in Marketing/Public Relations. Must demonstrate professional
maturity and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Attention
to detail, strong writing and word processing skills, computer
literacy, and familiarity or background with opera, music
and education. Intern should be familiar with Microsoft Word,
Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet-friendly.
Terms Internship is offered: summer, fall
and winter/spring semesters
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