May Festival Intern

May Festival Intern

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on cross functional experience supporting year-round operations within a small arts organization. It provides a well-rounded perspective on arts administration, making it ideal for those interested in exploring a comprehensive approach to organizational management or identifying a specific area of focus for their future career.

Cincinnati May Festival (MF) operates under a shared services agreement with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO). By the alignment of resources and expertise, this cooperative management arrangement benefits all organizations. The May Festival Intern will gain additional exposure to the operations of the CSO and be part of a cohort of interns representing various functions within the CSO. 

The May Festival Intern will report directly to the Executive Director of the May Festival. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support marketing efforts including social media content creation, email campaigns, and event promotion.
• Assist development staff with donor database management, acknowledgments, and event coordination.
• Help support chorus operations such as rehearsal logistics, attendance tracking, and member communication.
• Contribute to education and community engagement programs by organizing materials and supporting event execution.
• Provide logistical support for rehearsals, concerts, and special events, including setup and on-site assistance.
• Assist with communication and scheduling across departments and with external partners.
• Maintain organized records and assist with data entry, filing, and reporting across departments.
• Help prepare materials and provide hospitality for artists, guests, and donors.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and provide administrative support as needed.
• Represent the organization's values in your work.
• Participate in professional development sessions.
• Serve as a flexible team member, rotating through departments to gain hands-on experience in arts administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Development

The internship will include required mentoring and professional development sessions such as resume review, career coaching, etc.

Duration and Schedule

The internship begins in September 2025 and concludes at the end of May 2026. Interns will have some flexibility in setting their hours, but are required to have the ability to commit to a minimum of 12 hours per week and up to a maximum of 20 hours per week. The intern will be expected to have occasional availability on nights and weekends to work concerts and special events. 

Interviews

Onsite interviews will begin early July 2025 and conclude early August 2025.

Candidate Requirements

• College Junior, Senior, Graduate Student, or those who recently graduated with an expressed interest in arts management.
• Keen attention to detail and intuitive strength.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Knowledge of classical and/or choral music.
• Project management experience.

The MF encourages those that have been historically underrepresented in choral music to apply. 

Compensation: $15.25 per hour