Internships
Throughout the summer, Music@Menlo offers internships in several areas: Production/Stage Crew, Stage Management, Development, Operations, Event Planning and Hospitality Management, Ticketing and Community Relations, Marketing and Merchandising, Artist Services, and Student Services. Music@Menlo interns have the opportunity to gain valuable experience, learning about what goes on behind the scenes at a major arts festival. Internship dates vary but generally run June through August.
As of April 23, applications are only being accepted for Production/Stage Crew.
To apply for this internship, complete the application form and email or fax your application with supporting materials to:
marianne@musicatmenlo.org or 650-330-2016 (fax)
Applications for Production/Stage Crew will be considered until all positions are filled.
Production/Stage Crew Internship (8 Positions)
Production Interns work closely with the festival’s Production Manager to plan and execute all production aspects of festival events.
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Assistant Stage Manager Internship (1 Position)
The Assistant Stage Manager assists the Production Manager with organizing and running all aspects of rehearsals and concerts, including staging, lighting, and choreographing and executing all stage changes and strike.
Development Internship (1 Position)
The Development Intern assists the Development Manager with a number of activities and events focused on audience member, donor, guest artist, student, and participant services and amenities, while learning valuable, practical skills in stewardship of donor relations, event planning, and arts management.
Operations Internship (1 Position)
The Operations Intern works closely with Music@Menlo staff to carry out a number of critical activities related to operations and production management, and has the opportunity to gain skills in leadership, human resource planning, and event planning.
Artist Liaison Internship (1 Position)
The Artist Liaison serves as the primary point of contact for artists and coordinates logistics, including travel, housing, local transportation, and scheduling. The responsibilities of this internship are demanding, yet the role will be extremely rewarding for the right candidate.
Event Planning and Hospitality Management Internship (5 Positions)
Event Planning and Hospitality Management Interns work closely with Music@Menlo staff to plan and execute a number of activities and events focused on audience member, donor, guest artist, student, and participant services and amenities.
Ticketing And Community Relations Internship (1 Position)
The Ticketing and Community Relations Intern serves as the first point of contact for the festival’s box office and works closely with Music@Menlo staff to carry out a number of essential activities focused on community relations and patron services.
Marketing And Merchandising Internship (2 Positions)
Marketing and Merchandising Interns work with the marketing and accounting teams to plan and execute a number of activities focused on the marketing and sales of festival merchandise.
Student Liaison Internship (2 Positions)
Student Liaisons have a unique opportunity to gain valuable, practical skills in coordinating operations and logistics of a day program for talented youth participating in the festival’s Chamber Music Institute.
Music@Menlo’s internship program is made possible, in part, by the David B. and Edward C. Goodstein Foundation through grant support and an administrative partnership.