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Internships
Internships General Information
These are paid internships with a fee of $200 a week.
The following qualifications are important for all administrative positions:
- A passion for the arts.
- Ability to be self-directed but also able to work as a member of a team.
- Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Excellent communication and writing skills; the ability to project a professional demeanor with external constituents, especially at critical or challenging times.
- Good basic knowledge of computer equipment and programs.
- Able to attend performances and social events as necessary (weekday evenings and weekends).
- A car is required.
Questions? Please email Marianne Cornetti at mcornetti@pittsburghfestivalopera.org to learn more.
Current Internship Opportunities
PRODUCTION & ARTISTIC ADMINISTRATION
Assists Artistic Administrator with copying, filing, data entry, artist management, housing, transportation, and schedule management. Works closely with artistic and administrative staff to schedule rehearsals and other events. Must possess sound judgment, initiative, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to remain composed under pressure. Writing and Google Suite skills required. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Some knowledge of music, opera, and rehearsal procedure desirable. This position will be required to be in person.
MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
This position will work with PR Manager to curate social media calendar for the summer. Will create posts for Facebook and Instagram, as well as any website updates throughout the summer. This position will coordinate with Artistic Administrator for any interviews with Young Artists or Production Staff. Must be an independent worker. Social Media experience required. Video and photo editing experience preferred. Flexible schedule. 15-20 hours/week. Most hours will be remote, but some in-person time will be required.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS
Assist the daily production process, performing a variety of tasks as needed throughout production planning and on-site recording days; including distributing production schedules, coordinating between departments (Producers/Directors, Costumes, Makeup/Wigs, Props, Music Director), assisting with craft services.
Accountable to Director(s) of Photography and Lighting Director to help move and set equipment, per their judgement, throughout shoot days. Will also assist Producers and Director with various tasks during pre-production planning and on shoot days, including but not limited to: copying and distributing schedules, libretto excerpts, attending to artists’ requirements on set (eg supplying refreshment & other needs during filming). Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. This position would be ideal for a Stage Manager looking to utilize their skills in the digital world.
Volunteer
The festival is for and by the people. Please join us as an usher, office staff, outreach volunteer, box office helper and any one of the important roles that volunteers take on to make the festival sing. Email Marianne Cornetti at mcornetti@pittsburghfestivalopera.org to learn more.
Equal Employment Opportunities Statement
Pittsburgh Festival Opera (PFO) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PFO complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company works. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.