Intern, Audience Development (Spring 2026)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be considered after December 1. You must complete your application within three days of starting it for it to be processed.

EXPECTED DURATION: 12 weeks (part-time; 21 hours/week)

PAY RATE: $12.77/hour

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 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.
• 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

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:

• 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 physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• 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

We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation. 

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives.  We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside.  Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact hr@wolftrap.org. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.