Internship Opportunities – 2025 Summer Festival Internships with the Cincinnati Opera in Cincinnati, OH

 

Do you have a passion for the arts? Are you pursuing a degree or career in the production side of performing arts? Do you have an interest to learn more about the administrative side of an arts nonprofit? If yes, we have 16 unique internship opportunities.

 

We are excited to offer 16 paid internships at the rate of $11.00 per hour.  You will be responsible for your own housing. Reliable transportation to and from central office and company events is required. Administrative internships are generally 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with occasional evening and weekend hours. Production internship hours vary, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Time frame for each position is slightly different, but generally running early May to early August 2025. Deadline for applying is January 12, 2025.

Below are our internship opportunities: 

+ COMPANY MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP

+ PRODUCING INTERNSHIP

+ DIRECTING INTERNSHIP

+ STAGE MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIPS

+ SCENIC AND PROPS INTERNSHIP

+ LIGHTING INTERNSHIPS

+ COSTUME INTERNSHIP

+ HAIR AND MAKEUP INTERNSHIP

+ COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION INTERNSHIP

+ PHILANTHROPY/ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIPS

+ COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP

+ MARKETING INTERNSHIP

About Cincinnati Opera

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.

Cincinnati Opera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to promoting the growth of a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you are ready for an amazing summer experience, please read more and apply online today!

Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V. Drug Free Workplace. No third-party candidates please.

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