Intern, Production (Spring 2027)

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts; Wolf Trap (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts offers a 12-week, part-time internship supporting stage setup, load-in, hospitality, and audio-visual needs for performances ranging from chamber music to rock. Applicants should have university-level concert production experience with an interest in sound reinforcement and must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Onsite presence in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia is required, with a rolling application process and local housing

Qualifications

• University-level concert production experience with interest in sound reinforcement.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds and work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stage set up, load-in, hospitality, sound, and lighting for performances.
• Support technical and production staff to ensure smooth show operations.

Skills

Concert production experience

Sound reinforcement

Evening & weekend availability

Physical stamina

Education

Undergraduate student (1 year completed)

Graduate student

Recent graduate (≤2 years)

Career-changer in a degree program

International student (J-1 or F-1 visa)

Job description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be considered after December 1. You must complete your application within three days of starting it for it to be processed.

EXPECTED DURATION: 12 weeks (part-time; up to 21 hours/week)

PAY RATE: $13.75/hour

LOCATION: Were pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation. If applicant cannot be onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, an onsite schedule should be discussed if contacted for an interview.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Assist with stage set up, load-in, hospitality, sound, and lighting for performances ranging from chamber music to rock and roll.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior university level concert production experience, especially with an interest in sound reinforcement.
• Ability to lift heavy items and work an evening and weekend schedule.

For additional information, contact [e-mail] with questions.

Qualifications

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:

• Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study)
• Graduate students
• Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
• Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
• International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
• Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
• Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently

Were pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact [e-mail] . An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.