Internships

We are accepting internship applications for spring and summer 2024! Please email Anna Meyer, Executive Director, with any questions at ameyer@fayettevillesymphony.org.

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Internship Programs

Application Deadline: January 2, 2024 (spring), May 1, 2024 (summer)

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.

Featured Musician

Nathan Olawsky – Second Clarinet

Nathan grew up on his family’s farm in rural South Dakota and was introduced to North Carolina when he attended the Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from St. Olaf College in MN and a Master’s from UNC Greensboro, both in clarinet performance. Nathan has performed with Opera Wilmington, the Winston Salem Symphony, Carolina Philharmonic, Raleigh Civic Symphony, and as a guest artist at the 2005 International Clarinet Association Conference in Tokyo. He has been a member of the Fayetteville Symphony since 2011 and is also a member of the Triangle Pride Band. Nathan resides in Durham and works at UNC Chapel Hill as a database analyst.

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