Intern, Marketing (Summer 2026) at WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Vienna, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

12.77

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Creativity, Initiative, Organization, Attention To Detail, Writing Skills, Editing Skills, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Marketing Knowledge, Customer Relationship Management, Research Skills, Event Promotion, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Grassroots Outreach, Communication Skills

Industry

Performing Arts

Description

Job Details Job Location: Wolf Trap HeadQuarters - Vienna, VA 22182 Position Type: Intern/Apprentice Job Category: Communications and Marketing APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be considered after March 1. You must complete your application within three days of starting it for it to be processed. EXPECTED DURATION: 12 weeks (full-time; 35 hours/week) PAY RATE: $12.77/hour LOCATION: We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation. If applicant cannot be onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, an onsite schedule should be discussed if contacted for an interview. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Learn the ins and outs of marketing for a nonprofit arts organization in a diverse role that helps drive ticket sales and attendance while assisting in promotions, events, and more. You will assist with the creation and implementation of marketing campaigns ranging from digital advertising, out of home, radio, grassroots outreach, direct mail pieces, email marketing and more. Collect marketing assets from artist management and share with communications & marketing team Research grassroots marketing tactics to drive ticket sales Generate targeted email lists through customer relationship management software to support marketing campaigns Assist with summer brochure distribution campaign Occasional involvement with Wolf Trap promotional events List shows on external website calendars to increase exposure of Wolf Trap's summer season Assist in gathering and trafficking campaign deliverables for multi-channel marketing campaigns to include digital, broadcast, out of home, and more Other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS: Creativity, initiative, organization, and strong attention to detail Ability to work both independently and in team environments Strong writing and editing skills Demonstrates strategic and critical thinking skills Working knowledge of the Washington DC media market and understanding of the performing arts patron a plus Marketing students (or related area of study) preferred For additional information, contact internships@wolftrap.org with questions. Qualifications PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study) Graduate students Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school) Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required) Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.) Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact hr@wolftrap.org. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.

Responsibilities

Assist in the creation and implementation of marketing campaigns for a nonprofit arts organization, focusing on driving ticket sales and attendance. Responsibilities include collecting marketing assets, researching grassroots tactics, generating email lists, and assisting with promotional events.