Intern, Laffont Competition

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 the United States, Canada, and Mexico 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

• Assisting the Laffont team with daily administrative operations of the Competition including providing support to 37 Districts and 12 Regions throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico, and processing donations, reimbursements, invoices, and payrolls.
• Managing Laffont Competition social media channels, including content creation. Working with Administrator on social media growth strategy.
• Providing support for the Semifinalists and Finalists, in advance of the National Rounds including coordination of travel, repertoire, and hospitality needs.
• Providing production and event support for Livestream Video Semifinals and Grand Finals Concert including hospitality, artistic needs, donor relations, and liaising with Met Departments
• Liaising with and supporting Competition volunteers throughout the season culminating in an annual meeting. Collecting and compiling information and print materials for the annual meeting
• Proctoring auditions of the Met’s Artistic Department, as needed
• Assisting with Competition events and 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 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