Internships & Apprenticeships

Wolf Trap is currently accepting applications for spring internships. Applications are being accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Spring Applications will not be considered after December 1.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts offers a nationally recognized Internship and Apprenticeship Program designed to give young professionals a competitive edge as they launch their careers. Offered during the fall, spring, and summer, these paid, hands-on opportunities span a wide range of departments, including communications and marketing, development, education, human resources, information technology, ticket services, stage management, technical theater, and more. 

Participants build key workplace skills and competencies that are essential in today’s job market such as collaboration, communication, and problem-solving abilities. In addition to these fundamental skills, our internships and apprenticeships provide specialized training in specific disciplines—from technical theater and arts management to fundraising, accounting, and special events.

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"One of the Best Places to Intern"

Bloomberg BusinessWeek

"One of America’s Top 100 Internships"

The Princeton Review

Fostering Next Generation of Arts Leaders

 

Wolf Trap Foundation is committed to providing students from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities access to professional learning opportunities that also consider and support the students’ individual skill development. Interns and apprentices benefit from panels, workshops, field trips, and networking experiences that reflect the specific needs of participants.

The program’s goal is to set up students for career success by fostering a workplace environment of shared resources, conversations, and connections that highlight the importance of hearing and learning from multiple perspectives.

Internship Requirements

Apprenticeship Requirements

For questions or concerns, please email internships@wolftrap.org.

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"This experience has only furthered my passion for working in the live music and performing arts space, and being involved with a nonprofit has been the most gratifying experience of my professional life thus far."

Anna Addison, Media Relations Intern, 2025

Intern & Apprentice

Benefits & Perks

 

***Stipends are available to students who qualify for Financial Aid at their college or university. This stipend is intended to help reduce financial barriers by offsetting the cost of housing and transportation so that eligible students may gain professional work experience. If hired, students will receive a $5,000 stipend (summer positions) or $2,500 stipend (fall/spring positions) paid biweekly over the course of their internship/apprenticeship. This stipend is not guaranteed, as there are limited awards available each season. Students qualify for the stipend by opting in when applying and providing proof of Financial Aid at their college or university.**


Recipient 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Top Virginia Employers for Interns Award by Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership

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