Internships with Britt Festivals

evelopment Intern Olivia Poblacion (right) helped managed the member hospitality area on the Britt hill in 2009. Photo by Vicki Rosette.

Development Intern Ivan Martinez (left) poses with Britt box office employees before a concert in 2009. Photo by Vicki Rosette.

Britt's internship program offers excellent professional/educational experience and on-the-job training in arts administration, arts education, marketing, programming and production. Interns participate in the day-to-day operations of the festival. Students are selected based on their educational and professional goals. Several students will be selected for each summer season to participate in a three to four month-long, part-time internship (June-September). Internships may also take place outside of the summer season.

Internships are unpaid positions, and may be combined with paid positions in the organization. College credit may be available upon request.

WHO MAY APPLY:
* High school seniors completing a senior project
* Undergraduate or graduate students in music, theatre arts, communications, computer sciences or other pertinent areas of study
* Recent graduates
* International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)

HOURS:
Students are expected to complete a minimum of 10 hours per week, including weekends and evenings, up to 30 hours per week. More hours are available to students based on their availability and the needs of the department.

SUPERVISION:
Students report to the Education Department and are assigned an area by the Education Director in direct response to the organization's need. Once assigned, the student is supervised by the head of the department in which they are working. Projects may include coordination of special events, aiding in compilation of materials, receptionist work, hospitality, volunteer coordination, house management, education-related projects, booking/stage production and computer/web work.

BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
* College credit
* Complimentary tickets to performances
* Mentoring

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Programming Department Intern (year round and/or summer)
The programming Intern can expect to assist the Programming Director with a wide variety of day-to-day duties associated with booking and administrative management of concerts. Download Programming Internship description (pdf).

Classical Season Intern (summer)
The Classical Festival Intern can expect to assist the Director of the Classical Festival with a wide variety of tasks pertaining to the production and administration of the Britt Classical Festival. Download Classical Festival Internship description (pdf).

Development Department Intern (summer)
The Development Intern wil be an integral part of Britt's Development Department and will be responsible for assisting the Development Director in all aspects of fundraising activities and donor relations. Download Development Internship description (pdf).

Education Department Intern (summer)
The Education Intern will be an integral part of Britt's Education Department and will work with the Education Department in implementing a classical music listening program; three music summer camps; a small concert series; master classes with Britt artistis; and events focused around education outreach and fundraising. Download Education Internship description (pdf).

Finance Department Intern (summer)
The Finance Intern will provide clerical and bookkeeping support to the Finance Department. Candidate must have a minimum of two years of business/accounting education. Download Finance Internship description (pdf).

Marketing Department (year round and/or summer)
The Marketing Intern will assist with many aspects of marketing, including social networking, web maintenance and other duties. Prefer upper level marketing/public relations/or arts administration students. Download Marketing Internship description (pdf).

To apply, send a resume, cover letter and letter of recommendation to Executive Director Jim Fredericks, 216 W. Main Street, Medford, OR 97501 or via email to Jim@brittfest.org.