Music@Menlo is seeking a Marketing and Design Intern for its 2026 summer festival. Through project-based, hands-on work, the Marketing and Design Intern will have the opportunity to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at a major arts organization, and to gain valuable, practical skills in marketing, design, customer relations, sales, and arts management. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications and Operations Manager, the Marketing and Design Intern will work closely with Music@Menlo staff to plan and execute activities focused on communications, publications, advertising, PR, content creation, and social media. ls.
Responsibilities
Publication production - work with the designer, proofreader, and Director of Marketing and Communications in the creation of the festival program book. Includes coordination and routing of content; image selection and preparation; proofreading and review; layout of artwork and preparation of files for press.
Designing Advertising artwork - create print and web advertisements for media outlets per advertising schedule.
Digital marketing, website content, and social media - work with the Director of Marketing and Communications on email marketing, create and post content to the festival website and other websites in an effort to increase visibility for the summer festival
Social media - produce graphics, edit videos, and write copy to promote festival events on different platforms
Festival collateral - layout, design, and coordinate production of festival collateral materials, including invitations, press materials, postcards, signage, program inserts, and other materials as needed.
Public relations - Work with a public relations agency on outreach to local media, edit press releases, and update press image galleries.
On-the-ground marketing - create and execute a plan to increase the festival's visibility in the local community; includes distributing flyers, posters, brochures, and other materials in target locations.
Image production and organization - throughout the festival, work with a photographer to select and edit images for press publication, organize and catalog images, helping to build a collection of high-quality festival images for future use.
Onsite festival marketing - coordinate marketing and signage needs at select special events.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have advanced graphic design, writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills. The ability to use design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Excel is required. Video editing experience (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar) is preferred.
Interns should also demonstrate impeccable attention to detail, as well as positive energy and a willingness to be a team player wherever needed. Through this internship, interns will have the ability to further develop these professional skills, as well as develop new skills. The position requires flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Interns must be open to receiving feedback and guidance throughout their internship. An interest in classical music or the performing arts is helpful, but not required.
In addition, the following qualifications are required to ensure a meaningful, well-rounded experience for interns:
Ability to work independently but integrate with a larger, cohesive team
Sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, and flexibility with different personalities and working styles
Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs
Dates, Compensation, Work Hours, Misc. Info
Internship dates are June 15 through August 10, 2026. This is a full-time, seasonal, non-exempt position. Hourly compensation is at the rate of $17.50 per hour. Work hours through July 3 will be approximately 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday allowing for a 30-minute lunch. Beginning July 6, the work schedule will change to include various forty-hour work week shifts, which may begin mid-week and may include Saturday and Sunday hours plus paid overtime. All interns are required to complete a successful background check. Minors will be required to secure a State of California minor work permit before commencement of and as a requirement for employment.
Our full-time interns are eligible to participate in our generous benefits package for the duration of their assignment, starting in the month following date-of hire, including comprehensive group insurance plans, retirement plan with exceptional employer contributions, and lunch on site during the festival.
Interns will be responsible for securing their own housing and transportation arrangements. Housing may be available at Menlo College, a short five-minute walk from the Music@Menlo office. Interns who choose to reside at Menlo College will coordinate directly with the College's housing staff.
In addition, interns may access the following benefits:
On-the-job training and hands-on experience working with the organization's staff in a professional, supportive environment
A broad perspective on the many components that form an internationally renowned classical music festival
Free tickets to select performances, subject to availability and schedule demands
Career development assistance
College credit, work study, independent study, and/or cooperative learning programs may be available through your college or university. Participants may arrange for academic credit through their school, if desired.
To Apply
Complete the application form at www.musicatmenlo.org/about/internships.
Preferred deadline: January 15, 2026, or until positions are filled. Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received.
About Music@Menlo
Music@Menlo, an internationally acclaimed chamber music festival and institute under the artistic direction of cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han, was founded in 2003. Based in Atherton, California (30 miles south of San Francisco), Music@Menlo is an important part of the Bay Area's dynamic cultural fabric. Music@Menlo is noted for its world-class chamber music performances, extensive audience engagement programs, intensive training for preprofessional musicians through its Chamber Music Institute, and efforts to enrich and expand the global chamber music community.
About the Arts Management Internship Program
Music@Menlo's internship program is ideally suited for motivated individuals who are eager to learn about the field of arts management and related work areas in a professional setting. An internship with Music@Menlo offers invaluable training and mentorship toward a professional career in arts management or nonprofit administration. Through on-the-job training and hands-on experience, interns gain practical experience and develop professional skills to take them into the next stage of their career development.
