
Internships at Lyric Opera
Lyric Opera of Chicago internships are available within the administrative office throughout the year for students who wish to gain experience in the arts administration field.
Internships are accommodated in a variety of work areas, based upon the interests and skills of individual applicants. Areas most frequently able to offer internships include Marketing, Public Relations, Development, IT, Human Resources, and Artistic Operations.
Availability of assignments in specific areas is dependent upon workload needs during the time period of the desired internship. Internships are paid and include a nominal travel stipend. Other benefits include mentoring, professional development, complimentary tickets or ability to attend dress rehearsals during the operatic season, backstage tours, available course credit, and "brown bag" lunch hour presentations.
Lyric Opera of Chicago is committed to enhancing our diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Lyric does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all applications are currently on hold.
Internships at Lyric Opera
Artistic/Operations Internship
Summer
Closed
Fall
Closed
Winter/Spring
Closed
Audience Services/Tickets Internship
Summer
Closed
Fall
Closed
Winter/Spring
Closed
Data Analytics Internship
Summer
Closed
Fall
Closed
Winter/Spring
Closed
Development Internship
Summer
Closed
Fall
Closed
Winter/Spring
Closed
Digital Marketing Internship
Summer
Closed
Fall
Closed
Winter/Spring
Closed
Dramaturgy Internship
Summer
Closed
Fall
Closed
Winter/Spring
Closed
Gift Planning Internship
Summer
Closed
Fall
Closed
Winter/Spring
Closed
Graphic Design Internship
Summer
Closed
Fall
Closed
Winter/Spring
Closed
Group Sales Internship
Summer
Closed
Fall
Closed
Winter/Spring
Closed
Human Resources Internship
Summer
Closed
Fall
Closed
Winter/Spring
Closed
IT Operations Internship
Summer
Closed
Fall
Closed
Winter/Spring
Closed
Marketing Internship
Summer
Closed
Fall
Closed
Winter/Spring
Closed
Public Relations Internship
Summer
Closed
Fall
Closed
Winter/Spring
Closed
Special Events Internship
Summer
Closed
Fall
Closed
Winter/Spring
Closed
Video/Digital Content Internship
Summer
Closed
Fall
Closed
Winter/Spring
Closed
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