Internships with Britt Festivals

Development Intern Lydia DeLauro (right) helped greet members on the hospitality deck in 2011. Photo by Maxine Guenther.

Education Intern Amy Heald (left) and Marketing Photo Intern Maxine Guenther enjoy their time on the Britt hill in 2011.  Photo by Kat Koury

Marketing Photo Intern Kat Koury prepares to capture a moment on the Britt hill in 2011. Photo by Maxine Guenther.

PLEASE NOTE: All of the 2012 summer internship positions have been filled.

Britt's Internship Program is designed to provide substantial hands-on experience in arts administration and nonprofit management. Interns become integral members of the Britt staff, working alongside professional arts administrators to develop and present a full range of performing arts.

Part-time, paid internships are available between June and September and are 10 weeks in duration. Part-time, unpaid internships are available throughout the year, and are 10-12 weeks in duration. Specific start and end dates will be determined individually based on departmental needs and student availability.

Benefits:

• College credit
• Complimentary tickets to summer performances (for summer internships)
• Professional development sessions, including guest speakers and departmental presentations
• Field trips to other area arts organizations
• Discounts on concessions and Britt merchandise items
• Stipend for summer interns to offset housing and transportation expenses

WHO MAY APPLY:

• Undergraduate students who have completed at least one year of college prior to the start of their internship
• Graduate students 
• Recent graduates (up to two years past graduation)
• International students (F-1 or J-1 Visa required)

HOURS:
Summer interns are are expected to complete 20 hours per week, including weekends and evenings. Hours are determined based on student availability and the needs of the department.

AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS:

All of the Summer 2012 Internships have been filled.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for an internship please submit the following:

• A cover letter outlining relevant experience and career goals, and specification of which departmental internship(s) you would like to be considered for
• A resume
• One writing sample (can be an excerpt from an academic paper, business letter, article for school publication, marketing piece, etc. No creative writing, and no more than 3 pages in length)
• Applicants for graphic design, photography, video or web internships should also submit two portfolio pieces
• One academic or professional letter of recommendation