Bravo! Vail Music Festival Summer Internships Available
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to expand your skill set and advance your career in arts administration, non-profit management, development, marketing, or live audio engineering and recording? Do you work well in a fast-paced, high-energy, diverse, and rewarding environment? Then look no further, the Bravo! Vail Summer Internship Program could be the perfect fit for you.
Nestled in the heart of Colorado, the Bravo! Vail Music Festival brings world-renowned musicians to picturesque venues throughout the Vail Valley for six weeks each year, drawing music lovers from around the world. The only festival in North America to host four of the world’s finest orchestras in a single season, Bravo! Vail celebrates its 36th season June 22 through August 3. The 2023 season features the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic, plus celebrated soloists and a wide array of stellar chamber music performances throughout the summer.
DETAILS:
The position begins Wednesday, June 14th and ends Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 – the Education & Engagement Internship is an additional week, ending on Tuesday, August 15th. Please note that the internship requires long hours; work hours vary significantly and include weekends and evenings. You will receive a paid stipend and shared housing will be provided. You are responsible for travel to and from Vail. Bravo! Vail requires you to bring your own laptop and you must have a vehicle. This internship requires the ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time, and the capability to lift and carry heavy objects.
WHAT IS REQUIRED:
• Intern is responsible for transportation; some responsibilities require driving to locations within the valley.
• Full commitment to the Festival schedule
• Studies in Arts Administration, Marketing, Music Education, Non-profit Management, Live Audio Engineering, Hospitality, or relevant program
• Ability to work well in a team environment with a variety of people and personalities
• Strong communication skills
• Professional, enthusiastic, and positive attitude even in high-pressure situations
• Flexible in nature, especially under pressure
• Organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive projects
• Ability to problem solve and take initiative
• Strongly prefer candidates who are seeking an internship for school credit
• Professional, enthusiastic, and positive attitude even in high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Additional skills and experience may be required for Institutional Advancement internship, including experience with and/or enthusiasm to learn new systems such as Tessitura, Google Analytics, and certain Adobe products as needed
• Additional skills and experience may be required for the Audio Engineering internship, including familiarity with recording classical music and mixing for live sound and sound system setup and operation
• COVID-19 vaccination and recommended boosters or a qualified exemption
EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS INTERN, one position available
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT INTERNS, four positions available
AUDIO ENGINEERING INTERNS, two positions available
OPERATIONS INTERN, one position available
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
For more information on Bravo! Vail, please visit bravovail.org.
Deadline to apply is February 15, 2023. Please send a cover letter and resume (PDF files preferred) to internship@bravovail.org with the subject line “Your Name and Position Applying For” (i.e. “Joe Smith, Operations”). If you are interested in more than one position, please make a note in the subject line and attach all application materials for each position. You will receive a response indicating receipt of your application(s).
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