Volunteer Opportunity Details:

OPERA America — the nonprofit service organization for opera — leads and serves the entire opera community, supporting the creation, presentation and enjoyment of opera. Artistic services help opera companies and creative and performing artists to improve the quality of productions and increase the creation and presentation of North American works. Information, technical and administrative services to opera companies reflect the need for strengthened leadership among staff, trustees and volunteers. Education, audience development and community services are designed to enhance all forms of opera enjoyment.

OPERA America’s Information Service department is the primary source for authoritative information for opera professionals and the general public. The department produces both print and online publications; provides in-house editorial, proofreading and design services; maintains general information files and databases; and provides informational assistance to the field. The Research Manager oversees historical data, including the performance activity of over 150 producing member organizations. OPERA America’s Information Service is a collegial member of the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO).

The Information Service Intern will:

• Complete data entry for and the upkeep of OPERA America’s online database of member performance activity, the Schedule of Performances. Production information includes artists (directors, designers and performers), dates and venues, as well as indicating productions that are world or national premieres, concert versions or co-productions.
• Assist the Research Manager and Director of Research and Publications in special research projects. May include the Labor Agreement Survey; generating reports, including general queries; and other duties as assigned.
  
  

• Having experience with online research methods.
• Having strong written and oral communication skills.
• Being detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Having experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Access Database, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Having knowledge of opera or other performing arts; experience with nonprofit organizations is preferred.
  
  

This opportunity is sponsored by: OPERA America, Inc.

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Senior Citizens Welcome

Contact Person: Larry Bomback, Chief Financial Officer, (212) 796-8620, (email) View all organization contacts

Address:

330 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10001 (See a map)

Directions:

From Airport: The easiest way to reach the OPERA America offices is to get a cab at the airport. Cost is $40-45 (not including tip). * JFK - Take the AirTrain ($5 - approx. 15 minutes) to the Jamaica Street Station and transfer to the Long Island Railroad (LIRR). Take the LIRR to Penn Station ($12 - approx. 35 minutes). See Penn Station directions below. * LaGuardia - Take the M60 Bus to the Hoyt Ave/31st Street. Get on the or Train and take that to 42nd/Times Square Station. Follow the Times Square Station directions below. * Newark - Take the New Jersey Transit train to Penn Station ($15 - approx. 45 min). See the Penn Station Directions below. From Penn Station/Madison Square Garden: Leave the station through the 7th Avenue/33rd Street exit and walk south for four blocks. The building is on the right hand side. From Grand Central Station: Take the Train to the 42nd/Times Square station and transfer to the Train. Take the Train to the 28th Street stop and walk north on 7th Avenue. The building is on the same block as the train stop. From 42nd Street/Times Square: Take the Train to the 28th Street stop and walk north on 7th Avenue. The building is on the same block as the train stop. For more detailed directions, most up-to-date pricing or to specify a different starting location, please visit the MTA Web site.

Miscellaneous Information

Borough
	Manhattan
Volunteer Shifts
	Weekdays, flexible scheduling