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The Metropolitan Opera

Key Holder, Part-Time

New York, NY

$16.50 - $18.50/hr

Perform other duties as directed Skills and Qualifications * Excellent selling skills * Strong math skills and basic knowledge of retail math * A love of the opera and a strong knowledge of opera ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for opera director in the United States is $73,624.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,000.00 and $99,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Opera Director is responsible for overseeing the artistic vision and staging of an opera production. They work closely with performers, designers, and conductors to bring the story to life through movement, characterization, and visual elements. Their role includes interpreting the score and libretto, guiding rehearsals, and ensuring cohesion between music and theatrical performance. Ultimately, they shape the overall audience experience by blending music, drama, and stagecraft.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Opera Director position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Opera Director, you need a deep understanding of music, dramatic interpretation, and stagecraft, usually supported by formal training in theatre, music, or opera direction. Familiarity with score reading software, stage management systems, and sometimes union regulations is important for coordinating performances and rehearsals. Superior leadership, creativity, communication, and organizational skills help guide teams and bring artistic visions to life. These abilities are crucial for successfully navigating complex productions and ensuring cohesive, compelling performances.

What are the main challenges an Opera Director faces during a production?

Opera Directors often encounter the challenge of balancing artistic vision with the practical constraints of budgets, casting, and venue limitations. Coordinating large teams—including singers, musicians, designers, and technicians—requires strong leadership and communication throughout the rehearsal process. Successfully resolving creative differences and logistical issues while adhering to deadlines is a key part of the role. The ability to adapt and problem-solve on the fly ensures that both rehearsals and performances run smoothly, ultimately bringing the director’s vision to the stage.
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Key Holder, Part-Time

Key Holder, Part-Time

The Metropolitan Opera

New York, NY

$16.50 - $18.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Keys Holders are responsible for opening, closing, and supervising sales associates to achieve daily sales goals while providing exceptional customer service. The Keys assist our guests with gifts and purchases at the Met Opera Shop, online, or via special orders. They are thoughtful, engaging, knowledgeable and energetic.  In addition, to superior selling and exceptional customer service skills, the Key Associate is an ambassador for the Metropolitan Opera and as such, helps create a lasting and memorable impression of the opera house. 

Primary Responsibilities
         Sales
    • Achieve hourly and daily sales goals via exemplary customer service and thorough product knowledge.
    • Communicate goals and prompt associates to achieve personal and store goals
    • Provide excellent, engaging and thoughtful customer service
    • Communicate professionally, and effectively with customers and co-workers
    • Customer Service
    • Respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner .
    • Maintain a thorough knowledge of Met Opera Shop products, signings and events, in-store and web promotions
    • Maintain a thorough knowledge of past and current Met Opera productions
    • Develop thorough understanding of Lincoln Center activities
    • Merchandising
    • Assist with back stock and stock room operations to ensure the floor is well merchandised, all products are represented, and any issues are communicated to SM
    • Maintain product displays including accurate signs, price tags, and collections
    • Keep the selling area, registers and stock area clean and well maintained
    • Operations
    • Assist with web fulfillment including picking, packing, and shipping
    • Assist with receipt of purchase orders, merchandise, and supplies
    • Open and close the Shop following the proper routines and standards
    • Execute cash and deposit routines as directed
    • Ring on the register,
    • report and handle all required transactions, issue receipts and pack merchandise accurately and efficiently
    • Aid in scheduling, reporting and staff assignment breakdowns
    • Assist in training new sales associates
    • As directed, perform cycle counts
    • Stay informed of store standards, practices and routines and work accordingly
    • Adhere to all policies and programs contained in the Employee Handbook
    • Maintain and assures the store is kept clean
    • Perform other duties as directed
Skills and Qualifications
  • Excellent selling skills
  • Strong math skills and basic knowledge of retail math
  • A love of the opera and a strong knowledge of opera composers, performers, works and recordings
  • Friendly, outgoing, professional personality
  • Prior experience in retail
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
Physical Demands
  • Selling floor work environment
  • Must be available and able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
  • Minimum weekly work hours are 15
  • Must be able to maneuver around sales floor and stock rooms, work with cleaning chemicals, and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
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.

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