2026 Community Events Internship

Friends of KEXP•Seattle, WA

10d•$22 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

KEXP’s Internship Program seeks to provide interns from historically under-invited and under-represented communities with hands-on work experience. KEXP internships are educational experiences and we seek applicants who are at the beginning of their career journey or embarking on a career change. All internships are a limited term, 18 hours per week (450 hours in total) and include: $22 per hour compensation opportunities for mentoring cohort activities Internship Position Summary: The Community Events Intern will be part of KEXP’s Community Engagement Team, contributing to our efforts to plan, produce, and execute successful mission-based events that serve the community, with a focus on youth (ages 14-26) and families. This intern will collaborate with KEXP’s Advancement, Facilities, Programming and Production teams, and be involved in all aspects of event planning leading up to the event, as well as day of show, to create meaningful in-person experiences for KEXP audiences, especially youth and families. This intern will be involved in minor and major details of select KEXP events and gain invaluable experience in event logistics, communication, curation, and more.

Requirements

Passion for and commitment to KEXP’s mission
Some experience in event planning, such as vendor coordination, guest list management, or run of show development
Some experience in day-of event support, such as set-up, strike, or guest relations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently, take initiative on projects, and follow instructions
Comfortable asking questions
Commitment to maintain a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to juggle multiple projects at once
Availability to work occasional nights and weekends
Long periods of being in a stationary position; operating a computer and other office equipment; frequently communicating by phone, email, and video conferencing; frequently remaining in a stationary position during meetings, discerning meeting content, expressing oneself, and exchanging accurate information; occasionally move equipment and supplies, items may weigh up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with event stakeholder groups to produce successful community events
Contribute to event-related materials, including documentation, collateral, and written communications
Facilitate youth engagement and input on artist booking for youth and family focused events; use youth input to curate artists in collaboration with KEXP’s Director of Community Engagement
Request and schedule event volunteers for select KEXP events
Provide day-of event support, including but not limited to set-up, coordinating deliveries, working with event volunteers, guest relations, production support, and strike
Contribute to the improvement and evolution of community events by participating in retrospective meetings
Attend biweekly Event Stakeholder Meetings