Rehearsal Department Assistant
On-site · New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Rehearsal Department Assistant at the Metropolitan Opera supports rehearsals, schedules, and coordination across principal artists, music staff, chorus, dancers, and children. Responsible for creating, editing, and publishing Advance, Revised Weekly, and Daily Rehearsal schedules; proofreading departmental schedules; liaising with multiple departments and managers on cancellations and cast changes; tracking overtime payments and free day assignments; and performing other duties as assigned. Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong opera/theater/arts administration or stage management knowledge, ability to handle last-minute changes, excellent communication and proofreading skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases. Foreign language skills in Italian and German are a plus; willingness to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- 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
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