About the role#
The External Engagement Internship provides direct support to the Education and External Engagement Team at the Boston Symphony Orchestra. You will assist the department with strategic planning, project management, and administrative tasks to help drive community engagement and educational programming. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with program managers and directors while gaining exposure to the operations of a major performing arts organization.
What you'll do#
- Support the department’s strategic planning process and project management cycles through research and materials preparation.
- Manage administrative duties for external engagement initiatives, including Community Chamber Concerts and other public events.
- Organize and maintain project databases while assisting with meeting preparations and correspondence.
- Analyze data to help recommend new approaches and strategies for community outreach.
- Assist with fiscal management tasks such as tracking expenditures, monitoring budgets, and reconciling expenses.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment or recent graduation as a college sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student in fields such as Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Public Health, Media Studies, Psychology, Art, or Civil Engineering.
- Experience with goal setting, event planning, and strategic development.
- Familiarity with project management, data collection, and key performance indicators.
- Proficiency with technology and experience developing organizational systems.
- Knowledge of classical music.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, part-time, on-site internship based in Boston, Massachusetts.
- The term runs from October 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027.
- A minimum of 5 hours per week is required, with flexible scheduling available between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Participation in evening or weekend events may be required as needed.
About Boston Symphony Orchestra
The Boston Symphony Orchestra operates as a nonprofit performing arts organization based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1881, the group presents concerts through the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops. Performances occur at venues in Boston and at Tanglewood. The organization reaches audiences through live events, digital programs, radio, and educational initiatives. It employs between 201 and 500 people.
How to get in at Boston Symphony Orchestra
Securing an internship at the Boston Symphony Orchestra requires speed because early applicants often receive more attention before the candidate pool grows. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, which helps you apply among the first. This approach ensures your materials land in front of the team while they are still reviewing the initial batch of resumes. You can gain a significant advantage by reaching out to the recruiters behind the Boston Symphony Orchestra roles directly to ask about the position or a potential referral. Intern Insider surfaces these contacts for you, which materially improves your response rates compared to submitting an application into a general queue. Connecting with the right person shows you have done your research and are serious about the work.
