Intern, Audience Development (Summer 2026)

WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS • Vienna, VA

4d • Onsite

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. 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.

Requirements

• Creativity, initiative, organization, outgoing, strong attention to detail, and effective networker.
• Strong research and development skills.
• Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment
• Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study)
• Graduate students
• Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
• Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
• International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
• Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Assist with external marketing and promotional outreach activities to raise awareness of Wolf Trap’s performances.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees