Piano Assistant Intern

Sarasota Opera

Sarasota, FL

Work Location: In-office

Opera

  • Internship
  • Sarasota, FL (Remote)
  • Fri, Feb 28, 2025
  • Work Location: In-office
  • Opera
  • $500.00

Website Sarasota Opera

About Sarasota Opera & Sarasota Youth Opera

Since 1984, Sarasota Youth Opera has given thousands of young people an opportunity to experience the joy of opera firsthand through participation in fully-staged Youth Opera productions, Sarasota Opera Main Stage productions, summer camps, and concerts throughout the community.

Sarasota Youth Opera offers an annual summer camp for youths ages 8 and above to introduce them to the wonderful world of opera! Led by a team of seasoned professionals, this day camp delves into the elements that go into opera such as singing, acting, movement, costumes, wigs and make up, props, and includes a final demonstration for friends and families.

Summer Camp Intern Information

Summer Camp 2025 runs from June 9th through June 27th. Interns arrive on or before June 4th to engage with training, meetings, and to aid in camp preparation. Interns are expected to work 35-40 hours a week, with camp running from 10:00-4:00 PM and early drop off (8:30-10:00 AM) and late pick up (4:00-5:00 PM) available.

Position Responsibilities
• Directly assist instructors and campers in the various classes
• Play for chorus rehearsals, coachings, presentations and masterclasses
• Complete various administration tasks as assigned by Youth Opera Music Director
• Supervise and monitor the health and well-being of campers
• Assist with daily camp operations as assigned

Qualifications
• Proficiency in piano required
• Available June 4-6th for training
• Available June 9-27th for all 3 weeks of Summer Camp
• A valid form of Photo ID and Social Security Card
• No Criminal Record- all chosen candidates will undergo a background check to qualify them to work with children. (Fee covered by SOA)
• Applicants must be 18 or older and graduated from High School to apply
• Major/focus in performance, education, arts administration, music, or arts preferred

Intern Benefits
• $500 Stipend
• Free Housing in a shared apartment in a building owned by Sarasota Opera within walking distance
• Parking Pass at Downtown Sarasota garage
• Private lessons with the Youth Opera Music Director & Conductor
• Masterclass and Q&A with Administration Department Heads to learn aspects of Arts Administration
• Saturdays & Sundays off

Please Note:
We encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+ candidates, and other historically excluded identities to
apply.

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