We are accepting internship applications for Fall 2023! Please email Anna Meyer, Executive Director, with any questions at ameyer@fayettevillesymphony.org.
Fall 2023 Internships
Application Deadline: Rolling
Marketing Internship
The Marketing Intern will report directly to the Marketing & Office Manager. The Marketing Intern will work with our team to plan, market, and execute the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra’s concerts and events.
Internship duties will include:
- Assist with marketing the FSO’s events and concerts. This may include social media, digital, or print marketing.
- Work the box office during our ticketed concerts
- Take photos and videos during concerts and events
- Work with the Marketing & Office Manager to train, schedule, and manage volunteers
- Assist with the set-up and breakdown of events and concerts
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Applicants must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university
- Demonstrated interest in the music industry and/or marketing
- At least 1 year of work experience in any field
- Ability to work well with others
Preferred Qualifications:
- Leadership experience
- Familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
- Familiarity with Canva and Google Drive
- Experience using ticketing software or POS systems
Interns can expect to work 10-15 hours/week and will be required to work some evenings and weekends. This is not a paid opportunity.
Education Internship
The Education Intern will report directly to the Executive Director. The Education Intern will work closely with our education team to plan and execute the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra’s education programs.
Internship duties will include:
- Monitor registration forms and communicate with parents and participants
- Work with FSO staff to market our education programs
- Set up and clean up rehearsal rooms
- Check in participants and communicate with parents in the event of an absence
- Assist with rehearsals and performances
- Take photos and videos during rehearsals and performances
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Applicants must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university
- Demonstrated interest in the music industry and/or music education
- At least 1 year of work experience in any field
- At least 1 year of experience working with children
- Ability to work well with others
Preferred Qualifications:
- Leadership experience
- Ability to play a musical instrument
- Seeking a degree in music education
- Familiarity with Canva and Google Drive
Interns can expect to work 10-15 hours/week and will be required to work some evenings and weekends. This is not a paid opportunity. Please note: The Education Intern will be required to attend Sunday and Monday evening rehearsals for youth ensembles.
Cory Jones is the contrabassoon and third bassoonist of the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra. A native of North Carolina, he enjoys many opportunities to regularly sub with other groups such as the Durham Symphony and Durham Chorale Society, as well as the Carolina Philharmonic, Charleston (SC) Symphony, Greensboro Chorale Society, and Winston-Salem Symphony. His primary teachers have been Dr. David Kirby, Dr. Rebecca Libera, and Dr. Michael Burns. Cory recently graduated from the University of North Carolina Greensboro with a degree in Bassoon Performance. He enjoys cooking, teaching a small private studio, chamber music, and spending time with his Border Collie, Benna.
