Internships

Education Internship
New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Summer 2010 and Fall 2010-Spring 2011

The New Haven Symphony Orchestra seeks a part-time intern to work directly with the NHSO’s Director of Education. The internship will consist of 15-20 hours per week of unpaid on-site and off-site work in support of the NHSO’s expanding education program. The intern will assist with program design and evaluation, event coordination, scheduling, fundraising and special events, and logistical coordination. This is a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in orchestra management and education program development. Possible college credit.

Responsibilities
The successful applicant will assist the Director of Education with:
• Design and implementation of the Family Concert series.
• Production and distribution of curriculum guides for Young People’s Concert Series and other education programs.
• Attend symphony series, pops concerts and education events when possible to assist in event management.
• Write and distribute press releases for education events.
• Attend monthly education committee meetings and weekly staff meetings when possible.

Qualifications
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and creative skills are required, as is the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Explorer is required. Basic knowledge of orchestral performance practices and general music knowledge is required.

About the New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Established in 1894, the NHSO is the fourth-oldest professional symphony orchestra in America. Since its inception, the NHSO has performed regularly in Yale’s historic Woolsey Hall and throughout the region. It has also toured throughout Connecticut and beyond (including performances at Carnegie Hall), has given numerous radio broadcasts, and made the world-premiere recording of the complete five-movement version of Mahler’s first symphony. In addition to presenting classical repertoire throughout the state, the orchestra has a long tradition of performing pops concerts as well.

A significant element of the NHSO mission and one of its most notable strengths is its rapidly expanding education and community engagement program. From interactive ensemble concerts to mentor musicians tutoring individuals to our Young People’s Concert Series for Connecticut’s youth to special projects designed to engage the audiences of tomorrow, the education program has exciting opportunities for everyone.

Contact Information
The NHSO is located at 105 Court St., Suite 302, New Haven.
To apply: Send cover letter and resume via email to:
Dan Kinsman, Director of Education, dkinsman@newhavensymphony.org
Application Deadline: April 1, 2011
www.newhavensymphony.org

The New Haven Symphony Orchestra offers general internships and education department internships on a year round basis. General qualifications include excellent organizational and inter-personal skills, the ability to work independently and meet deadlines, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge fundraising software and basic knowledge of orchestral performance practices and general music knowledge may be preferable.
Internships are generally structured around fall, spring, and summer semesters, longer assignments are also possible.

General internships provide a wealth of experience in general orchestra operations including but not limited to:

• Administration
• Marketing
• Concert Production
• Development
• Education
• Data Entry
• Finance

Education internships provide valuable experience in all facets of the NHSO’s education and community engagement programs.

• Administration
• Marketing
• Event Production
• School programming and partnerships
• Grant writing and report documentation
• Program evaluation

All internships are unpaid, college credit may be available.

For more information, please contact Nicole Gallego, Administrative Assistant, at ngallego@newhavensymphony.org or (203) 865-0831, ext. 21.