Community Engagement Intern - Mars Arts DC (Hybrid)

Messiah University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Performing Arts invites applications for the Spring 2027 Community Engagement Internship in Washington, DC. The role supports the Strategic Partnerships and Special Productions Team with Mars Arts D.C.

activities, artist relations, and community programs during a 25-hour weekly hybrid schedule. The internship provides a $2,600 stipend plus up to $400 in transportation reimbursement, and runs January 11, 2027 to April 2, 2027, with a focus on planning, coordination, and hands-on event

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Based in the Washington, D.C. metro area
• Completion of a background check required

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing Mars Arts D.C. performances, artist engagements, community activations, and special productions.
• Coordinate event logistics, including schedules, run-of-show documents, staffing plans, venue arrangements, artist needs, and day-of contact sheets.
• Prepare event materials and draft correspondence for artists, community partners, venues, and internal WPA teams.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions on programming themes, artist selection, and audience engagement.
• Provide on-site support with event setup, artist and partner coordination, audience engagement, and closeout.
• Prepare and track LOAs and related artist engagement documentation.
• Assist with post-event reporting by collecting attendance data, photographs, feedback, and other program materials.
• Assist with creating and tracking Asana tasks for marketing assets associated with Mars Arts D.C. events and programs.
• Coordinate with teams to track deliverables, deadlines, and approvals.
• Help gather and organize event information, artist biographies, photographs, and program descriptions for promotional use.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Washington Performing Arts invites applications for the Spring 2027 Community Engagement Internship in Washington, DC. The role supports the Strategic Partnerships and Special Productions Team with Mars Arts D.C.

activities, artist relations, and community programs during a 25-hour weekly hybrid schedule. The internship provides a $2,600 stipend plus up to $400 in transportation reimbursement, and runs January 11, 2027 to April 2, 2027, with a focus on planning, coordination, and hands-on event