Internships with Washington Performing Arts

Washington Performing Arts offers internships throughout the year. Applicants should be highly motivated, creative and hard-working individuals with an interest in all aspects of arts management. It is preferred that applicants have previous office experience. In addition, applicants should possess:

• Interest/background in the performing arts

• Strong organizational skills

• Effective writing and communication skills

• Ability to learn quickly, handle multiple tasks, take initiative, and work independently with little supervision

• High energy level and ability to work well in deadline and/or pressure situations

• Computer literacy

Each internship at Washington Performing Arts is tailored to the interests and strengths of the intern. Washington Performing Arts interns leave our offices with a better understanding of arts management, a knowledge of artists in a variety of fields, contacts in performance venues throughout the D.C. metro area, practical experience, and a portfolio of work. Hours required per week vary by department, but in general interns are required to work a minimum of 15 hours/week. While internships are unpaid, interns are invited to attend many Washington Performing Arts performances on a complimentary basis.

To apply, send a cover letter indicating internship(s) of interest, resume, and contact information for two professional references to Trisha Taylor at interns@washingtonperformingarts.org.

The following Summer 2020 internships are available.

We accept applications on a rolling basis, though we will give priority consideration to applications received by Friday, February 28.

• Archival
• Development  
• Education & Community Engagement
• External Relations 
• Programming & Production
• Special Productions

Contact interns@washingtonperformingarts.org with any questions or for more information.