Employment Opportunities
SUMMER CAREER INTERNSHIP WITH WISCONSIN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA!
Attention 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students
Are you looking for a summer work opportunity in music with great colleagues and excellent pay? Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra (WCO) is partnering with WYSO on a 6-week Summer Career Internship for a WYSO student to learn the “ins and outs” of arts administration and event production by joining the WCO staff for the 2025 Concerts on the Square season.
Who can apply?
Any student in WYSO Orchestras, Music Makers, or Chamber Ensembles who will be 16 years old by June 18, 2025 (the start date of the internship).
Dates and Hours
June 18 to August 1, 2025 with flexible hours (15-20 hours/week)
Responsibilities
- Assist with Concerts on the Square logistics, including setup, guest services, and breakdown
- Help manage the Concerts on the Square Kids Area (4pm-7pm)
- Provide excellent guest services, including ticketing, seating, and audience inquiries
- Support stage management and back house logistics during performances
- Assist with administrative tasks and special projects related to the WCO-WYSO partnership
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for community engagement initiatives
Pay and Benefits
- Paid Internship ($2,000 stipend)
- Mentorship from arts marketing professionals
- Networking opportunities with WCO staff, musicians, and community partners
- Free access to WCO events
- Skill development in digital marketing, social media, and event promotion
- Leadership development opportunities
- Certificate of Completion
- Recognition in WCO & WYSO publications
How to Apply
Click here to fill out the online application. Submit a resume and brief statement (1-2 paragraphs) on why you’re interested in this role. Applications accepted until May 1, 2025.
If you have questions about the application process or cannot fill out the online application due to a disability or system problem, please contact Britney Sinclair, Community Engagement & Education Coordinator at wco@wcoconcerts.org.
For more information click HERE
Graphic Design Intern – Summer 2025
About the job
The Graphic Design Intern provides visual design support to WYSO’s marketing and communications efforts. Working under the supervision of the Marketing & Communications Manager, the intern will assist in designing a variety of print and digital materials that support both WYSO and the WYSO Center for Music. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while gaining real-world experience in nonprofit arts marketing and design.
What will the intern learn through this internship?
The intern will have the opportunity to work on one or more portfolio-building design projects, including but not limited to: print brochures, social media graphics, digital signage, concert programs, advertisements, and website updates. This internship provides hands-on experience with nonprofit branding, arts communications, and promotional design for both youth orchestra programs and a performing arts facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design print brochures, flyers, concert programs, and promotional materials
- Create social media graphics and digital advertisements
- Assist with WordPress website updates and digital banners
- Design assets for digital signage and on-site marketing
- Collaborate with WYSO Center for Music on facility rental marketing materials
- Support visual branding and storytelling across WYSO’s public communications
- Respond to feedback and revise design drafts to meet project goals
- Perform occasional administrative tasks as needed related to communications
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
- Familiarity with WordPress or basic web design principles
- Strong eye for typography, layout, and visual consistency
- Ability to manage multiple design projects and meet deadlines
- Interest in music, the arts, or nonprofit work is a plus
- Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively
Education:
Undergraduate student currently enrolled in a graphic design, communications, marketing, or related program.
Compensation:
$18 per hour
Start Date:
June 2, 2025
End Date:
August 22, 2025
Time Commitment:
20 hours/week (can be flexible based on college or university needs if internship is required for course credit)
Submission Deadline:
May 10, 2025
Application Instructions:
Please include a resume, cover letter, and design portfolio (PDF or online link).
Send all materials (PDF format preferred) to: jake@wysomusic.org