Internship at Dutch National Opera & Ballet

Interning at Dutch National Opera & Ballet means making a real impact at a world-renowned theater. Whether you join the Marketing, Press, Content, Fundraising, Production, Education, Technical, Directing, Management, or Chorus department, you’ll find yourself in a dynamic and stimulating environment. Our internships are designed for students from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines.

What you need to know

  • We welcome applications from MBO, HBO, and university (WO) students.
  • Our internships focus on practical experience, with research opportunities.
  • Some work may occasionally take place outside regular office hours.
  • Full-time interns (38 hours per week) receive a stipend of € 375 gross per month.
  • You’ll have the chance to attend our performances.
  • Internships have a minimum duration of five months.

Ready to apply?

Explore the fields that match your goals, interests, and talents below. Submit your cover letter and CV by email to the HR department at sollicitaties@operaballet.nl.

At Dutch National Opera & Ballet, we are committed to reflecting the diversity of society. Therefore, we strongly encourage students from non-Dutch cultural backgrounds to apply.

Marketing, communication & audience

General Marketing & Communications

Public Relations

Fundraising & Corporate Relations

Private Fundraising Opera & Ballet

Private Fundraising Young Patrons Circle

Sponsoring and Events

Relationships Management and Invitees Policy

Education, participation and programming

Education, participation and programming

Production

Production

Stage direction

Stage direction

Artistic affairs

Artistic affairs

Technology

Lighting department

Painting and decoration department

Props department

Carpentry department

Stagecraft

CAD draughtsman (Production Workshop)

Facility & Building

Sustainability