Position: Merchandising Internship

Department:

Merchandising

Available:

September 2009

Position Summary

The Merchandising Department of the Metropolitan Opera has an opening for an unpaid intern available immeadiately.  This is a great opportunity for a student interested in merchandising or non-profit, and learning about how the Met runs on a day to day basis.

Primary Responsibilities

The intern will learn and participate in the following activities:

• Update merchandise assortment records
• Create purchase order documents
• Create product presentation boards
• Some administrative tasks
• Participate in department meetings

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

We are looking for a student who is ambitious, has an interest in non-profit or retail/merchandising, and is available 3-5 days a week. Experience with Excel is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Transportation stipend may be available.

To Apply:

If you are interested, please send a professional resume (no artistic resumes please!) and a small paragraph explaining why you would be a good candidate for this internship. Please include the earliest date that you can begin as well as your availability.

E-Mail (Preferred): resumes@metopera.org

Fax: 212-870-7405