Telefunding Representative

$17.25 per hour plus commission

Fundraising keeps opera alive at the Metropolitan Opera! We are seeking phone representatives to help us reach our goals by raising funds from our loyal constituents. This is a great opportunity to work for the largest performing arts organization and gain experience working at one of the finest opera companies in the world. Join our first-rate team of professional fundraisers and help us as we excel through our exciting 2024 / 2025 season!

We offer a flexible schedule and hybrid eligibility upon the completion of all necessary in-person training. Must be able to work 17.5 hours a week including at least two Saturday morning shifts per month.

In depth knowledge and/or serious appreciation of the performing arts required. Some knowledge of opera preferred, but not required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound calls to our donors and ticket holders to raise funds and sell tickets packages for the Met.
• Record information from these calls into the Met’s database. 

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficient in persuasion and verbal communication skills
• Sales /fundraisingexperience institutional and/or non-profit organizations preferred
• Computer proficiency. Teams, Outlook, and experience using call management software are a plus!
• Database/Tessitura experience preferred but not required
• Ability to practice patience while working under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Collaborates well in a team and goal-oriented environment
• Must have ability to work remotely with high-speed internet connection




Please alert us to any major gift experience during the application process

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary plus commission—competitive pay.
• Comp tickets for many Met performances!
• Represent and work at the most highly regarded performing arts organization in the country.

** All candidates must call 212-870-7450 to leave their name, number, and brief description as to why they would be a good fit for the position. **

The Metropolitan Opera believes that diversity is critical to our success and growth as a leading performing arts institution and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve.

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.