Internships at Lyric Opera of Chicago

Job Category: 
Administrative
Job Types: 
Internship
Employment Type: 
Other
Location: 
Chicago-City
Lyric Opera of Chicago is currently recruiting for interns in the Annual Giving, Women’s Board, and Education departments. Interns may work full-time (35 hours/wk) or part-time (10+ hours/week).  Interns generally work for a full semester (3-4 months), but may work for longer periods of time (shorter assignments may be made at the discretion of the intern supervisor).  Internships are open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as individuals between jobs, or looking to obtain experience before entering the workforce or graduate school. Lyric will provide documentation needed to help students obtain academic credit for internship work.  Internship positions are unpaid, but do offer a nominal expense allowance for local travel.  Lyric opera posts all full-time positions office wide, and current or past interns may apply when positions become available. 
Qualifications and Application Requirements

Skills & Qualifications: 

Intern candidates are required to have strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written communications abilities, as well as practical skills in using word-processing and spreadsheet software programs.  Previous experience working in an administrative support role in a business or arts management setting is desirable. 

To Apply: 

Please send resume with cover letter indicating your work interests, interest in full or part-time, and length of internship desired to:                    Valerie SilkLyric Opera of Chicago20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 860Chicago, IL  60606email:   jobs@lyricopera.orgfax:      (312) 419-1082