2026 Summer Internship
Rockport Music seeks a Summer Intern to support key organizational functions across Artistic Relations, Marketing, and Education. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced performing arts environment.
Term: June 1–August 15, 2026 (approximately 11 weeks)
Hours: 20 hours per week
ARTISTIC RELATIONS
Support the Artistic Director and Artistic Administrator in the execution of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival—Rockport Music’s flagship five-week classical festival (June 10–July 12, 2026).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with artist relations, communications, hospitality, and logistics.
- Create individual artist itineraries and weekly festival schedules.
- Coordinate closely with the Artistic Administrator and Production team on rehearsals, transportation, and artist needs.
- Support on-site artist services, rehearsals, and related events as needed.
MARKETING
Assist with marketing and communications initiatives that promote Rockport Music to local, regional, and national audiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and write social media content.
- Post concert and event listings on regional event calendars.
- Assist with design and editing of marquee signage, video monitors, sandwich boards, posters, and flyers.
- Distribute weekly calendars promoting concerts.
- Collect and organize artist photos, bios, program descriptions, and HD broadcast materials.
- Assist with concert programs, inserts, and promotional materials distribution.
- Support public relations efforts, including drafting press materials and maintaining press archives.
- Take photos at concerts and community events.
- Conduct market research and update marketing databases.
EDUCATION
Support Rockport Music’s education and community engagement programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with family concerts at the Shalin Liu Performance Center, including pre-concert activities.
- Support preparation and execution of Community Day events.
- Assist during docent hours leading a takeaway activity for families.
- Aid in Jazz Workshop preparations.
- Potential opportunity to serve as a dedicated Jazz Workshop intern for two weeks (July 26–August 8). If interested, a separate interview will take place with the Jazz Workshop team.
REQUIREMENTS
- Positive attitude and willingness to assist where needed in a busy summer season.
- Strong communication skills, flexibility, and attention to detail.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Interest in music, arts administration, marketing, or education preferred.
- Availability some evenings & weekends
HOW TO APPLY
Contact Creative Content Strategist Julian Mendoza at jmendoza@rockportmusic.org or 978.546.7391 x109.
ABOUT ROCKPORT MUSIC
For over 40 years, Rockport Music has been dedicated to bringing exceptional music to life, inspiring audiences through world-class performances and dynamic programming.
Located in the scenic seaport village of Rockport, Massachusetts, Rockport Music presents year-round concerts and events, including the acclaimed Rockport Chamber Music Festival, which features over 20 performances in just five weeks each summer. Our programming spans classical, jazz, folk, pop and global music, as well as film screenings and HD broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera and National Theatre.
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