Patron Associate at The Metropolitan Opera (New York, NY)
The Metropolitan Opera· New York, NY· $45k·
Role details
Job description
The Patron Associate is responsible for providing administrative support for the Patron Office. This includes providing telephone customer service to Met Patrons, as well as an array of administrative duties related to coordinating solicitation efforts and administering the benefits of the Patron Program.
Primary Responsibilities
- Field inquiries from Patrons via the Patron Office telephone line and Patron Program email inbox and assist Patrons with their day-to-day needs, providing warm/courteous service.
- Assist with daily gift booking. (Stocks, wires, anonymous gifts, pending checks)
- Facilitate solicitation and fulfillment emails, Writing and sending Monthly solicitation letters
- Check for accuracy and mailing Patron acknowledgement letters
- Coordinate membership upgrade emails.
- Maintain and upload exclusive membership web content
- Manage Straz Lounge reservations.
- Ensure accuracy of memberships and related activities within our fundraising database.
- Assist in monthly Patron billing process
- Assist with Patron activities/events and Backstage Tour check-in when needed.
- Provide administrative support to the Director of Patron and Young Associate Giving.
- Assist Patron Coordinator as needed with On Account Gift Booking
- Special Events and Patron Presentation email, design and coordination
- Other duties as required that serve to best support the Patron Office team.
Skills and Qualifications
- BA degree and 1 year + experience in a customer service or administrative role
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience working with the public.
- Pleasant and professional demeanor.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with Tessitura or Raiser’s Edge preferred
- Enthusiastic, detail-oriented and self-motivated
- Occasional weekend or evening events required
Physical Demands
- Energetic team player who works well with all personality types
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and problem-solve in a fast-paced, busy work environment
The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Why work at The Metropolitan Opera
- Mission‑Driven Environment: Employees contribute to a globally revered cultural institution dedicated to artistic excellence.
- Career Development: Paid internships/fellowships (Bank of America program) with mentoring from top professionals in arts management, production, technology, and marketing.
- Workplace Culture: Reviews on LinkedIn rate culture 3.4/5, compensation 3.4, career 3.4 (121 reviews); work‑life balance scored lower at 2.1 (typical for live‑performance environments with irregular hours).
- Location: Based at Lincoln Center in New York City – access to world‑class arts and cultural amenities.
- Notable Perks: Exposure to top opera artists, free or discounted tickets (likely), and the chance to work alongside specialists in technology, media, and stagecraft.