Festival Intern

A Heifetz Institute Festival Intern enjoys an invaluable immersive, all-in, all-hands-on deck experience working at the Institute. It includes involvement in nearly every aspect of our operations during the six-week summer program. Staff internships present an excellent opportunity for students with musical backgrounds interested in arts management to broaden their experience.

More About Our Festival Intern Position

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 2 IMMEDIATE SUPERVISORS: (Dependent on Assignment) POSITION TYPE: In-Person, Full-Time Temporary

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: June 10 – August 3, 2026

• Online Training: 6/10/26 – 6/11/26
• Staff Arrival Date: 6/14/26
• In-Person Training: 6/15/26 – 6/18/26
• Summer Festival: 6/19/26 – 8/01/26
• Staff Departure Date: 8/03/26

The Festival Intern will work in the Institute’s administrative offices & teaching facilities and, as such, is expected to dress in appropriate attire. Clothing such as ripped jeans, mini skirts, halter-tops, tank tops, shorts, flip flops, and t-shirts with graphics are discouraged during business hours and concerts.

Requirements for the Festival Intern position are as follows:

• A high school diploma is required, current enrollment in bachelor’s degree in music performance, music education, or arts administration is preferred
• Knowledge or experience in classical music
• Strong administrative skills and familiarity with GSuite applications
• Ability to cope in a healthy manner with stressful and demanding situations
• Adherence- to Heifetz Institute policies and procedures in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the program.

Responsibilities of the Festival Intern are as follows:

• Respond and attend to communications during expanded business hours (8:00 – 22:00)
• Work closely with the Festival Director, Operations Manager, and Jr. Division Coordinator in managing the day-to-day needs the Institute
• Maintain office hours during the week
• Help with fielding student questions and connecting them to the appropriate staff members
• Provide administrative assistance to team members, as needed
• Staff concerts, concert receptions, and special events, as needed
• Participate in assigned meeting
• Complete other duties as assigned.

CompensationCompensation is $2,000-$3,000 contingent on experience, for the employment period. Housing and meals will be provided for the duration of the employment. Employment is contingent upon the signing of an Employment Agreement by the Festival Intern and the Heifetz Institute, as well as passing a background check. The Festival Intern will be responsible for their own transportation costs to and from the Institute.