People & Culture Intern

REPORTS TO: Talent Management Associate

TERM: June-August 2026

HOURS: 20 hours per week (In-Office)

Through artistic excellence coupled with innovative, relevant programming; initiatives to connect with and grow new audiences; engagement with communities to ignite creativity across Chicago; and a modernized Opera House that is the setting for truly great experiences, Lyric is leading the advancement of opera. This collaborative vision will deliver ever more exciting, thought-provoking, and inclusive audience and community experiences – while increasing the gravitational pull of our art form, company, and city.

The People & Culture (Human Resources) Intern will support the development and implementation of the company’s employee engagement events, assist with People & Culture operations, talent acquisition, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) initiatives. In addition, this role will coordinate internship activities and events for the summer intern cohort including workshops and interactive social activities. The People & Culture Intern will also have the opportunity to assist in recruitment for the Fall 2026 internship program. This is a great opportunity for a student looking to pursue a Human Resources career in the nonprofit sector and gain experience in multiple areas of HR.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• People & Culture Operations: Assist with employee data entry, maintenance, and staff- and company-wide meetings and events. Summarize contract information for seasonal artists and musicians.
• People & Culture Administration: Assist with sorting, scanning, filing, and documenting employee records and data.
• Lyric Internship Program: Assist with supporting intern events and Fall intern recruitment.
• Talent Acquisition: Assist with job postings for full-time and part-time positions including candidate sourcing, screenings, and scheduling.
• Onboarding: Support onboarding process for new hires and interns by preparing materials and coordinating meetings.
• Employee Experience: Contribute to employee engagement efforts by helping coordinate training sessions, programs, events, and communications that strengthen workplace culture.
• Support preparation for student workers to begin in the Fall as part of Lyric’s partnership with Christ the King Jesuit College Prep Corporate Work Study Program.
• Other special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Business or Human Resources Management.
• Previous customer service or office experience preferred.
• Ability to apply sound judgment, creativity, and problem-solving skills to enhance departmental operational efficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional, highly organized, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Advanced knowledge of Google Suite and Canva a plus, including Sheets, Docs, and Google Calendar.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Sitting for extended periods.
• Ability to operate a computer and to handle other office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally oversee evening or weekend functions, deployments, or performances.
• Fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Preferred In-Office Schedule: Three days per week

COMPENSATION:

Job Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt Intern

Hourly Rate: $16.60 + Weekly $30 Travel Stipend

Application deadline: March 26, 2026 (5:00pm CT)

Lyric Opera of Chicago offers intern benefits including professional development and department workshops, complimentary tickets, and other events.

Lyric Opera of Chicago is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, parental status, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.