Internships with the Live Music Project
At the heart of our mission lies the aim to foster to connect people with live classical music experiences in a way that strengthens community and celebrates listener agency. We believe that music has the power to inspire, unite, and transform, and it is with this spirit that we like to say, "Access to the arts begins with access to information about the arts."
We take pride in our successful internship program, which offers students a unique chance to immerse themselves in the world of music administration, event promotion, and arts management. By joining us as an intern, students will gain hands-on experience while contributing to our vision of celebrating the magic of live music performances.
Our current internship opportunities span across various roles, including Communications & Marketing, Fundraising & Development, and Concert Calendar curation. Interns will have the chance to work alongside dedicated professionals, enhance their skills, and make a tangible impact on many local music scenes across the United States.
Listed below are a few specific ways to get involved as an intern... but if you have a skill that's not listed here, please drop us an email. We've been to known to get creative about collaborating...
Program Associate Internship
As the Program Associate Intern, you will assist the Executive Director with digital communications, community building, and program operations. Work schedule will be a mixture of set and variable working hours but must be communicated ahead of time. LMP is a fully remote working environment. All contractors, interns, and volunteers must have reliable access to a computer and internet and feel comfortable learning new software and tools to be effective in this position.
Program Associate Duties with the Live Music Project:
(These are examples of activities that may fill your time while interning with the Live Music Project.)
Follow standard operating procedures to create our weekly newsletter(s) of upcoming classical music concerts.
Design and create visual and written content to support our weekly newsletters and broader program needs on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram according to our brand guidelines.
Attend (remotely) and participate in the Calendar Squad meet-ups every other Monday night. Assist Calendar Editor with the priorities of that meet-up which may include sleuthing concerts, supporting volunteers, and publishing events to our concert calendar.
Participate in recruitment activities for Calendar Squad and Dev Team volunteers including written communication, designing flyers, setting up meetings, and more.
Follow standard operating procedures to set-up giveaways, communicate with partner organizations, communicate with ticket winners, and collect/distribute feedback for our Spontaneous Free Tickets program.
Brainstorm with Live Music Project staff on strategies for increasing email list subscribers and partner organization participation.
Increase marketing efforts to both listeners and partner organizations in key geographic markets.
Interns are welcome to discuss other projects/assignments that suit their interests with the Executive Director.
Qualifications & Skills:
A passion for and commitment to connecting people with live classical and contemporary music experiences in a way that strengthens community, celebrates listener agency, and amplifies local arts resources.
A deep interest in making classical music a more equitable and just field for all.
Excellent proofreading, attention to detail, and curiosity and patience when searching for information.
Access to a reliable computer and internet.
An ability to learn and efficiently use Mailchimp, Trello, G-Suite applications, Slack, IMSLP, social media platforms (specifically Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram), Canva, style guides, and a lot of Google.
Excellent & friendly written communication.
Ability to work independently and ask for guidance when needed.
Interest in communications/marketing and/or non-profit administration.
Available to meet with the Executive Director as needed during work hours. Some evening hours for Calendar Squad on every other Monday.
Development Associate Internship
As the Development Associate Intern, you will assist the Executive Director with grant research, corporate sponsorship, and individual giving operations. Work schedule will be a mixture of set and variable working hours but must be communicated ahead of time. LMP is a fully remote working environment. All contractors, interns, and volunteers must have reliable access to a computer and internet and feel comfortable learning new software and tools to be effective in this position.
Development Associate Duties with the Live Music Project:
(These are examples of activities that may fill your time while interning with the Live Music Project.)
Research grant opportunities that are suitable for LMP in the areas of technology, non-profit arts, and community-building.
Design and create visual and written content to be used in LMP’s individual giving campaigns including working with team members to design according to our brand guidelines.
Coordinate and plan cultivation and fundraising events for LMP which may also include assisting board members in planning peer-to-peer events.
Perform prospect research.
Cultivate individual donor relationships through phone and email communication.
Assist the Executive Director in scheduling donor meetings.
Brainstorm with Live Music Project staff on strategies for increasing email list subscribers and potential affinity group partners for program activities.
Participate in recruitment activities for Calendar Squad and Dev Team volunteers including written communication, designing flyers, setting up meetings, and more.
Interns are welcome to discuss other projects/assignments that suit their interests with the Executive Director.
Qualifications & Skills:
A passion for and commitment to connecting people with live classical and contemporary music experiences in a way that strengthens community, celebrates listener agency, and amplifies local arts resources.
A deep interest in making classical music a more equitable and just field for all.
Excellent proofreading, attention to detail, and curiosity and patience when searching for information.
Access to a reliable computer and internet.
An ability to learn and efficiently use Mailchimp, Trello, G-Suite applications, Slack, IMSLP, social media platforms (specifically Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram), Canva, style guides, and a lot of Google.
Excellent & friendly written communication.
Ability to work independently and ask for guidance when needed.
Interest in development and/or non-profit administration.
Available to meet with the Executive Director as needed during work hours.
Contact
If you are interested in applying for an internship with the Live Music Project, please send a short email of interest with a resume (PDF please) attached to Megan Ihnen (Executive Director) at info [AT] livemusicproject [DOT] org.