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ABOUT FEDORA
FEDORA - The European Circle of Philanthropists of Opera and Ballet is a non-profit organisation that supports creativity and innovation in opera and dance. Through its funding programmes, the FEDORA Prizes and the Next Stage Grants, FEDORA provides both funding opportunities and capacity-building to its network of over 130 opera houses and dance companies all over Europe.
Internationally recognized as the largest opera and dance competition and as the leading European Platform for new work in opera and dance, FEDORA aims to contribute to the future of these art forms. Four prizes are awarded to promising teams who collaborate on the creation of new opera and dance co-productions, and on the involvement and education of new and young audiences. The Next Stage Grants are attributed to projects that drive innovation through sustainable, inclusive and digital transformation on, behind and beyond the stage.
Internationally recognized as the largest opera and dance competition and as the leading European Platform for new work in opera and dance, FEDORA aims to contribute to the future of these art forms. Four prizes are awarded to promising teams who collaborate on the creation of new opera and dance co-productions, and on the involvement and education of new and young audiences. The Next Stage Grants are attributed to projects that drive innovation through sustainable, inclusive and digital transformation on, behind and beyond the stage.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a new team member to join our international team as Innovation & Partnerships Trainee.
The Trainee reports to the Innovation & Partnerships Manager, but will work closely with all team members to gain insights about the work in a cultural organisation.
The Trainee will gain an understanding of the management of the innovation & partnerships department at a non-profit organisation (that is co-funded by private sponsors and the Creative Europe programme of the European Union while upholding the highest reporting and audit standards), including collaborations management, artistic project sourcing, operating knowledge of softwares such as Salesforce, project funding, business skills related to cultural institutions and expand their personal and professional skills and network.
Responsibilities include:
Funding Programmes Coordination:
- Assist with strategic planning and preparation of the next competition (preparation of call for applications, jury, crowdfunding and Award Night)
- Accompany winning projects of the FEDORA Prizes Competition (promotion of opening nights and content gathering for press relations in collaboration with Communications’ department)
- Assist in coordinating winner alumni (help organise online afterwork meeting with the artists for members of the FEDORA community, tracking of project and career developments)
- Assist in content writing & presentations related to the department’s activities
Support of capacity-building activities:
- Contribute to activities related to partnerships with other institutions, ex: webinars, events, communications
- Contribute to the coordination of university research projects
- Contribute to the coordination of expert partners and capacity-building workshops around the topics of sustainability, inclusivity and digital transformation for emerging artists
PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Education & work experience
- Master’s degree in any field, preferably business administration, cultural management, marketing or fundraising
- Previous experience in sales or event management is preferable
Important skills
- Interest in the sector of opera and dance and or/classical music
- Outstanding organisational, planning and time-management skills
- Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong customer service and public relations skills
- Proactive and independent work style, with good team spirit
- Rigour, attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
Language skills
- English (fluent written and spoken)
- French fluency is a big plus
- Additional languages are an advantage
CONTRACT DATES
As of September 2025 (6 months).
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of motivation and CV in English or in French here.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
10 July 2025.
WORK LOCATION
- Palais Garnier, 8 rue Scribe, 75009 Paris, France
- 79 rue du Mont Cenis, 75018 Paris, France
- Remote working
COMPENSATION
Internship wage according to legislation in France + 50% public transport ticket + access to the company cafeteria and "tickets restaurant"
For any questions please contact:
Gabriel Attié
Assistant to the Director
administration@fedora-circle.com
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