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

Tetsuya Endo, Bass Trombone

Tetsuya Endo joined as the bass trombonist of the Fayetteville Symphony in 2024. Born in San Francisco, CA, he received his Bachelor of Music Performance degree in trombone from the University of California, Irvine, and a Master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. His primary teachers include David Stetson of the Pacific Symphony, Paul Welcomer of the San Francisco Symphony, and Tony Collins.

Before joining the Fayetteville Symphony, he freelanced and taught music privately in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has performed extensively in a wide and eclectic range of community and professional groups, including the San Francisco Wind Symphony, Echo Chamber Orchestra, Starduster Jazz Orchestra, the Brass Animals, Marin Symphony, and the Green Street Mortuary Band in San Francisco.

Outside of his musical activities, he is a devoted educator in multiple subjects having taught in public elementary schools in California and North Carolina, and is a literacy advocate. He currently resides in Raleigh, NC, where he loves to cook, eat, and explore the outdoors with his partner.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 302 Fayetteville, NC 28302	Office Location: 310 Green St., Suite 101 Fayetteville, NC 28301
P: (910) 433-4690 F: (910)433-4699	Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm
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