Laffont Competition Intern
Lincoln Center - New York, NY
Internships and Fellowships /
Part-Time /
On-site
The Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition discovers promising young opera singers and assists in the development of their careers. Hundreds of volunteers from across North and South America fundraise, operate, and support the efforts of the Competition and its singers. Annually, over 1,500 singers apply and over $500,000 in prizes are awarded. Some of today’s greatest opera stars got their start in the Competition.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist the Laffont team with daily administrative operations of the Competition including providing support to its singers, donors, volunteers, and judges in the Districts and Regions throughout North and South America.
- Implement Laffont Competition social media strategy, including content creation.
- Provide support for the Semifinalists and Finalists, in advance of the National Rounds including coordination of travel, repertoire, and hospitality needs.
- Offer production and event support for National Semifinals and Grand Finals Concert including hospitality, artistic needs, donor relations, and liaising with Met Departments
- Liaise with and supporting Competition volunteers throughout the season culminating in an annual meeting. Collecting and compiling information and print materials for the annual meeting
- Proctor auditions of the Met’s Artistic Department, as needed
- Assist with other departments of the Met as it fits the career interests of the intern and as the needs of the company require
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong working and developing knowledge of operatic repertoire
- Familiarity and facility with applicable software platforms including Microsoft 365, Mac and PC operating systems, customized databases (eg. Tessitura)
- Graphic design and digital media fluency. Willingness to learn Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop)
- Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Professional demeanor in all verbal and written correspondence
- Strong interpersonal skills and discretion with sensitive information
- Willingness to take initiative and research solutions in a fast-paced environment
- Career-focused interest in opera, the arts, nonprofit and/or artistic administration
Physical Demands
- Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with constituents who vary greatly by geography and culture, age, and socioeconomic background.
- Ability to shift quickly between developing administrative and analytic skills, and creative/artistic-based solutions.
- Interest in the arts and curiosity about opera, developing opera singers, volunteer and donor engagement, and nonprofit administration. Enthusiasm for a collaborative team environment.
$16.50 - $16.50 an hour
The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
