Finance Internship

Job Posted 3/11/2025

Cincinnati Opera

Cincinnati, OH 45999

Category Accounting

Full-Time

Job Description

Internship Opportunity - Finance Internship with the Cincinnati Opera in Cincinnati, OH

Seasonal internship position: May 5, 2025 - August 8, 2025

Cincinnati Opera is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Intern to join our team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial management within the arts sector. The Finance Intern will support the finance department in various tasks, including financial data entry, record maintenance, and financial report preparation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Enter financial data into spreadsheets and accounting software
Maintain and update financial records and documentation
Assist with data entry for accounts payable and receivable
Input payroll information into the payroll system
Help with the preparation of financial reports by entering data and verifying accuracy
Organize and file financial documents
Assist in the data entry for grant applications and financial reports for funding agencies
Perform other tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; OR currently pursuing a degree in Arts Administration & interested in learning about the back-office services/administration of an opera company
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

Passion for the arts and a desire to learn about financial management in a non-profit setting

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Internship hours will generally be 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend hours.
The position requires work in an office setting.
Reliable transportation to and from Cincinnati Operas central office and company events is required.

Compensation:

This is a seasonal internship position with pay rate of $11.00 per hour. This seasonal role is not eligible for company benefits.

About Cincinnati Opera:

Founded in 1920, Cincinnati Opera is one of the oldest and most highly regarded opera companies in the United States. Known for its longstanding partnership with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, a roster of world-class singers, and its spectacular performance venue, Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati Opera has received numerous accolades and awards, including a recent nomination for the prestigious International Opera Award. Cincinnati Opera offers a primary season of performances from June through August (paid attendance 17 000), plus a variety of events throughout the year, including educational programming, small-scale public performances, recitals, and fundraisers.

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume by emailing !

Cincinnati Opera is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.