Telefunding Representative

Title: Telefunding Representative

Location: Lincoln Center - New York, NY

Type: Part-Time

Workplace: hybrid

Category: Call Center / Development

Job Description: $17.25 per hour plus commission

Part-Time 

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 2025 / 2026season! 

We offer a flexible schedule and hybrideligibility 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

$17.25 - $17.25 an hour

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.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.