Community Engagement Intern at Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

15.25

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Planning, Community Engagement, Volunteer Management, Project Management, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Administrative Tasks, Research, Cross-departmental Coordination

Industry

Musicians

Description

Description Reporting directly to the Director of Community Engagement, this internship provides a strong knowledge base in event planning and execution, community engagement, volunteer management, and cross departmental engagement and coordination. This is an ideal experience for someone pursuing a career in community engagement, volunteer management and special event production. Duties and Responsibilities Assisting with event planning and logistics for community engagement activities. Acting as a representative of the orchestra at concerts and special events in the community. Completing small research projects on topics around community engagement. Assisting in administrative tasks such as drafting emails and invitations, creating flyers and other collateral. Supporting collaborative projects with other CSO departments such as Marketing/Sales, Learning, Communications, and Production. Attending internal and external meetings related to community engagement. Help support volunteer activities sponsored by the Multicultural Awareness Council. Have occasional availability on nights and weekends for concerts and special events. Contribute to the CSO's vision to be the most relevant orchestra in America. Represent the organization's values in your work. Attend professional development sessions. Other related duties required as part of a team environment. Professional Development The internship will include required mentoring, group project, and professional development sessions such as resume review, career coaching, etc. Duration and Schedule The internship begins in September 2026 and concludes at the end of May 2027. Interns will have some flexibility in setting their hours, but are required to have the ability to commit to a minimum of 12 hours per week and up to a maximum of 20 hours per week. The intern will be expected to have occasional availability on nights and weekends to present at concerts and special events. Interviews Onsite interviews will begin early July 2026 and conclude early August 2026. Requirements College Junior, Senior, Graduate Student or those who recently graduated with an expressed interest in community engagement, volunteer management and/or special event production. Project management experience. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Candidate should enjoy working with people and demonstrate a passion for working with diverse communities. The CSO encourages those that have been historically underrepresented in orchestral music to apply.

Responsibilities

The intern will assist with event planning, logistics, and administrative tasks to support community engagement activities. They will also act as an organizational representative at concerts and collaborate with various internal departments.