Internships

This internship is the perfect opportunity for a student interested in a career in either development (fundraising) or arts administration.

Responsibilities

• Working with NHSO customer relationship management (CRM) system to streamline and segment data. CRMs are essential tools for fundraising, but need to managed effectively. Student will participate in analysis of current data and help customize a strategy for efficient and effective fundraising using a CRM.
• Fundraising support
• Supporting development staff at fundraising events

Qualifications
Excellent people skills and computer skills are essential. Experience working on the internet, research, written and oral communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail are important. Needs to be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Prefer music, art, drama, marketing, and business majors.

Application process:
Internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, please send the following materials. Qualified candidates will be contacted to participate in a formal interview. Email submissions are preferred.

• A cover letter describing your interest and if the internship is sought for credit
• Résumé

Please send materials to:
Charity Clark, Development Director
New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Donors@NewHavenSymphony.org

The NHSO is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse and traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Education Interns work directly with the Education Director on a variety of tasks, including:

• Engaging the greater New Haven community in partnerships
• Creating teacher resources for classroom use
• Delivering high-quality educational programs to a variety of age levels
• Working with NHSO musicians to effectively convey music education concepts
• Design, rehearse, and execute educational concerts

This internship works well for Education, Psychology, Human Development, and Communications majors.

Qualifications:

• Must be a high school graduate
• Must be organized, deadline-oriented, and have strong interpersonal skills
• A background knowledge of classical music is preferred, but not required.
• A passion about music education (or the arts in general) is required.

Application Process:

Internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, please send the following materials. Qualified candidates will be contacted to participate in a formal interview. Email submissions are preferred.

• A cover letter describing your interest and if the internship is sought for credit.
• Résumé
• 1-3 Curriculum samples (if an Education major)

Please send materials to:
Caitlin Daly-Gonzales, Education Director – Education@NewHavenSymphony.org

The NHSO is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse and traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Marketing interns work directly with the NHSO’s Marketing Director. This is a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in non-profit arts marketing.

NHSO Interns have the opportunity to pursue their professional interests through project-based learning at the Symphony. Interns engage in meaningful work, gaining valuable experience and constructive feedback from NHSO administrative staff to help them meet their professional goals. NHSO Internships are flexible in time, purview, and departments. The NHSO works with interns to create an incredible growth opportunity for both the organization and the student. A musical background is not necessary to have a fulfilling experience with Symphony – many of our interns have never played an instrument or sang in a choir.

Marketing interns work directly with the NHSO’s Marketing Director, Katie Bonner Russo. This is a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in non-profit arts marketing and would be suitable for anyone with an interest in non-profit management, marketing, writing, or graphic design. Majors that may provide a good fit include but are not limited to Marketing, Communications, Media Production, Business, Arts Management, Graphic Design, English, and Music.

As overseen by the Marketing Director, a successful applicant’s experience may include but not be limited to:

• Implementation of company-wide strategic plan
• Promotion of events through online community calendars, group sales and other PR opportunities
• Development of visual, written, and/or video content
• Strategy and generation of content for social media
• Website development and maintenance
• Writing and distribution of press releases
• Event management at Symphony concerts and programs
• Training and work in WordPress, InDesign, Google Analytics, Google Ads, and professional writing

In addition, interns frequently express interest in working on projects across departments. The NHSO has great flexibility to accommodate this desire and provides opportunities to assist in the areas of programming, education, fundraising, and operations. Though this opportunity exists, the Marketing Intern will be directly supervised by our Marketing Director.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and creative skills are required, as is the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Seeking applicant with strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Experience with graphic design and/or video production preferred.
• Knowledge of classical music and orchestral performance practices is preferred. Passion for music, music education and/or the arts is required.
• Must have high school diploma
• Applicants seeking internship for college credit preferred

Application process:
Internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, please send the following materials. Qualified candidates will be contacted to participate in a formal interview. Email submissions are preferred.

• A cover letter describing your interest and if the internship is sought for credit.
• Résumé
• 2-3 writing samples

Please send materials to:
Katie Bonner Russo, Marketing Director
New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Marketing@NewHavenSymphony.org

The NHSO is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse and traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply.