About the role#
The Phillips Collection offers an internship for the Sunday Concerts series, a program running for over 80 years. This role provides insight into the daily operations of a classical concert series within a museum setting. You will work directly with the Director of Music on production, research, and administrative tasks. This is a paid, on-site position for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Research concert programs and performers.
- Assist with concert-day production, including setting up Audio/Visual equipment.
- Prepare the music room by arranging chairs, music stands, and piano placement.
- Manage stage changes during concerts and greet guests.
- Print and distribute programs and other materials.
- Process and organize materials from past and future concert seasons.
- Write content for the blog and digital exhibitions.
- Educate the public about the music program.
- Coordinate with artist managers, agents, and contractors.
What you'll need#
- Current junior or senior undergraduate, graduate student, or recent graduate status.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Preference for candidates in a Music graduate degree program.
- Academic or practical experience in musicology, stage operations, or A/V equipment.
- Aptitude for processing, arrangement, cataloguing, or digitization.
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC.
- Term: January 25, 2027, to May 7, 2027.
- Schedule: 12-20 hours per week, including Sundays from 10am-7pm when concerts occur.
About The Phillips Collection
The Phillips Collection is a museum of modern and contemporary art located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC. Founded in 1921 as the first museum of modern art in the United States, it operates as a private nonprofit institution. The museum houses a permanent collection of impressionist and modern works alongside contemporary pieces. It maintains a staff of nearly 200 employees and manages educational outreach programs for students and teachers.
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