Intern, Audience Development (Summer 2026) jobs in United States
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Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts · 1 day ago

Intern, Audience Development (Summer 2026)

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit arts organization seeking an Intern for Audience Development. The role involves assisting with marketing efforts to drive ticket sales and attendance, coordinating outreach activities, and supporting promotional events.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate grassroots outreach efforts to drive ticket sales: email marketing, flyer distribution, promotions, etc
Track summer community partner brochure distribution campaign
Research areas for expanding exposure to targeted audiences
Artist specific research to include sharing findings with the Communications and Marketing team
Assist with planning and implementation of promotional events
Update internal marketing documents as assigned
Assist Marketing team with event listings on third party websites

Qualification

Research skillsMarketing knowledgeCreativityOrganizational skillsNetworkingPerforming artsAttention to detailStrategic thinkingCritical thinking

Required

Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study)
Graduate students
Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment
Creativity, initiative, organization, outgoing, strong attention to detail, and effective networker
Strong research and development skills
Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking skills
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently

Preferred

Marketing or Hospitality students (or related areas of study) preferred
Working knowledge of the Washington DC media market and understanding of the performing arts patron a plus

Company

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

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As America's National Park for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap plays a valuable leadership role in both the local and national performing arts communities.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Beth Brummel
Chief Operating Officer
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