Intern, Audience Development (Spring 2026)

WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS • VA

74d • $12

About The Position

Learn the ins and outs of audience development and marketing for a nonprofit arts organization in a diverse role that helps drive ticket sales and attendance, while assisting in promotions, events, and more. You will assist with external marketing and promotional outreach activities to raise awareness of Wolf Trap’s performances.

Requirements

• Creativity, initiative, organization, outgoing, strong attention to detail, and effective networker.
• Strong research and development skills.
• Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of the Washington DC media market and understanding of the performing arts patron a plus.
• Marketing or Hospitality students (or related areas of study) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate grassroots outreach efforts to drive ticket sales: email marketing, flyer distribution, promotions, etc.
• Track summer community partner brochure distribution campaign.
• Research areas for expanding exposure to targeted audiences.
• Artist specific research to include sharing findings with the Communications and Marketing team.
• Assist with planning and implementation of promotional events.
• Update internal marketing documents as assigned.
• Assist Marketing team with event listings on third party websites.

Benefits

• Pay rate of $12.77/hour
• Part-time position (up to 21 hours/week) for 12 weeks
• Opportunity to learn about audience development and marketing in a nonprofit arts organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees