Opportunities

Paid Internships

About our Internships:
"I have learned so much from this internship. The activities were very useful for me, and I believe that my writing has matured a great deal." - Megan Bonard, former PWE intern

Fairfax Choral Society internships immerse students in the daily operations of a performing arts organization. Our interns enhance their portfolios with significant projects that give them the tools, training, and experience they require for success in future endeavors.

Paid Summer Arts Management Intern
The Arts Management Intern works with the Executive Director and Director of Operations on marketing for the Fairfax Choral Society.  S/he coordinates promotional and marketing efforts for the season and FCS as a whole.  The intern will work directly with a graphic designer to create the promotional look for the season, including the season brochure and concert programs booklet.  In addition, s/he researches new marketing opportunities and maintains a database of all contacts.  S/he will coordinate and secure advertisers for the concert program. The intern also has the chance to work on other projects that interest them such as choir management, technology, or development.  The intern has the opportunity to prepare a focused project and sees it through to completion for use in his/her portfolio.  The internship is for the 8-10 weeks in the summer with 15-25 hours per week, with a $1,500 stipend.

Qualifications: Interns should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to work independently.  Interest or background in the arts and marketing is preferred.  Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to Christi Esterly Schwarten, Executive Director at jobs@fairfaxchoralsociety.org.

Deadline: Applications are due by April 25th, but will be reviewed as recieved.

Other Internships

Marketing Intern
The Marketing Intern works with the Executive & Artistic Directors to produce the marketing efforts for the Fairfax Choral Society.  S/he coordinates promotional and marketing efforts for the season and FCS as a whole.  In addition, s/he researches new marketing opportunities and maintains a database of all contacts.  S/he assists in the various production details of the concerts as well as coordinates the annual silent auction. The intern also has the chance to work on other projects that interest them such as choir management, technology, or development.  The intern has the opportunity to prepare a focused project and sees it through to completion for use in his/her portfolio.  The internship is for one semester 10-15 hours per week, unpaid.

Professional Writing and Editing Internship
The grant-writing and editing intern works with the Executive Director and Development Coordinator in researching, preparing, and writing grant applications to foundations and corporations. The intern maintains the foundation and corporate database. Additional opportunities include assisting with copywriting for promotional and marketing materials, press releases, newspaper articles, concert postcards, media ads, website updates, etc. 1 semester. 10 hours per week. Unpaid.

Qualifications for Internships
Interns must be currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies. S/he should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to work independently. Interest or background in the arts helpful but not necessary. Interested candidates may submit their resumes here.

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