The Metropolitan Opera

Rehearsal Department Assistant

Lincoln Center - New York, NY

Sponsorship not specified$53k-$63kDetected 48 days ago

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About the role

The Rehearsal Department Assistant reports directly to the Rehearsal Department Director and assists in the creation, editing, and publication of various schedules for the entire company including principal artists, music staff, chorus, dancers, staff performers/actors, and children. This position also works collaboratively with the rest of the department
and others within the company to support rehearsals, performances, and various other activities throughout the year.

Willingness to take direction and apply constructive feedback along with judgment of when to take initiative

B.A. or equivalent, OR commensurate experience in a similar capacity at a comparable arts organization
Knowledge of opera and theater, arts administration, or stage management experience
Ability to handle complex and last-minute situations in a calm and professional manner
The ability to prioritize and multi-task
Exceptional written and spoken communication skills
Meticulous proofreading ability
Foreign language skills (especially in Italian and German) are a plus
General knowledge of collective bargaining agreements is helpful but not required
Must have a working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and general knowledge of and/or past experience with databases
Ability to interact and communicate with people of varied social and cultural backgrounds
Flexibility to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, regularly

ace, 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

This listing is sourced directly from The Metropolitan Opera's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.