Fall 2025 interns must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia during the duration of their internship.
Interns are required to be onsite for the majority of their workweek. Ideally, onsite days should align with the Foundation’s hybrid schedule which currently requires all staff to be onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If interns cannot be onsite on these days, an onsite schedule should be discussed during the interview process.
Hired interns will be provided a laptop and necessary software for the expected duration of their assignment.
Applications will not be considered after August 1. To apply, click the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of the position description. If applying for more than one internship, you must submit separate applications for each position.
You must complete the entire online application within three days to be considered for an internship.
- Cover letter with brief personal statement and outline of career goals.
- Resume listing relevant courses, previous experience, and special skills. No transcripts please.
- Writing sample (no more than 3 pages; not required for Graphic Design). Example can be something you’ve already written for a previous class or assignment.
- Design samples (required for select positions).
- Contact information for two references
For questions or concerns, please email internships@wolftrap.org
AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS:
Communications & Marketing
Development
Education Administration - Early Childhood
Opera Artistic Administration
Production & Sound
Work on a wide range of creative projects in this exciting, fast-paced environment. Receive hands-on professional experience and mentorship while enhancing your design portfolio! As an integral part of Wolf Trap’s creative team, you will design signage, program magazine layouts, invitations, print/Web ads, and more.
- Juggle several projects simultaneously and learn how to build production schedules and meet deadlines
- Prepare work for prepress, review proofs, and communicate with printers
Requirements
- Talented graphic design students with an interest in performing arts or music preferred
- Strong technical skills in Adobe creative suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) on Mac platform
- Strong understanding and appreciation for typography
- HTML and motion graphic skills a plus
- Strong proofreading skills
- Must be detail-oriented
- Minimum of three portfolio samples showing type and layout skills required
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Help capture the Wolf Trap experience while enhancing your expertise of visual storytelling! Multimedia/Social Media interns have a hands-on role in telling the Wolf Trap story through visual & digital media. Responsibilities include: assisting with community engagement and content production for Wolf Trap’s social media channels, documenting select performances and events, and updating our video and photo databases.
- Assist with research and content production of materials related to performances at The Barns and the Filene Center
- Document the Wolf Trap experience using photography and videography
- Serve as House Photographer for select Wolf Trap performances at The Barns and special events. Assist professional photographers during contracted shoots
- Brainstorm, pitch, and create compelling multimedia stories that generate excitement about the Wolf Trap experience and build support for our concerts and program work
- Contribute to management of photo and video archives. This includes selecting best images and edit, color correct, and optimize photos from each assignment; and maintaining a current b-roll library of Wolf Trap activities
- Facilitate cross-departmental communications by assisting others in accessing video and photo assets
Requirements
- Must be available to work nights and weekends 2-4 times a week
- Background in photography and/or videography, either through extracurriculars, academic experience, or professional internship experience
- Background in contributing to management of professional social media accounts; working knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Threads, X on a professional level.
- Excellent communication & solid writing skills
- Interest & enthusiasm for social media platforms
- Access to basic still camera equipment, including a 35 mm digital camera; knowledge of and experience working with a variety of lenses, tripods, flashes, filters, and light kits preferred
- Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and video editing software
- Portfolio required at time of interview
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The Intern, Fundraising Data & Systems, supports the Systems Management team of the Development Department of Wolf Trap Foundation, assisting with the maintenance and organization of our donor database, and other administrative tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in non-profit arts administration in development, information technology, data administration, and/or data analytics.
- Assist with the maintenance and organization of the donor database, including data entry, up-dating records, and generating reports
- Enter and maintain confidential membership data into Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, the department’s donor tracking software
- Complete data clean up tasks, including reviewing and merging of duplicate records and records of constituents confirmed as deceased
- Build reports, and other tasks to ensure donor data is accurate and private
- Review and confirm accuracy of data in constituent records, and support the archival processes for records that should be removed from the database
- Work with the Development Data & Systems Specialist to create internal training and trouble-shooting resources for using and managing the Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge database
- Assist with the cleaning up of various other data health projects as needed
- Support the building of donor reports, gift entry, and/or processing of acknowledgment letters as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or strongly interested in pursuing a career in a relevant field (e.g., non-profit management, arts administration, data analytics, data-base administration, etc.)
- Experience with a customer relationship management (CRM) database is a plus
- Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Interest in learning Microsoft Power Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), and other AI tools
- Adheres to organizational processes to maintain data accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality
- Strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to think creatively, and work both independently and as part of a team
- Sensitivity to the mission of the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
- Understand the importance of and be able to maintain confidential information
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Work behind the scenes with the Special Events team, assisting with the daily planning, logistics, coordination, and execution of Wolf Trap’s major fundraising events that help raise $2 million annually. You will also join in on the excitement of planning and coordinating member events and rentals at Wolf Trap’s many unique facilities.
- Coordinate set-up and on-site registration at events
- Assist with event invitation and RSVP process by managing information in the donor database
- Execute membership fulfillment and cultivation events
- Manage logistics for Facility Rentals projects and events
- Interact with donors, prospects, and board members on the phone, through email, and on-site at events
- Other projects include industry research, vendor outreach, organizing and managing event supplies, and assist in areas such as sponsorships/development and marketing.
Requirements
- Strong computer skills (MS Word and Excel), experience with Raiser’s Edge software is helpful but not necessary
- Outstanding writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Efficient organizational skills and ability to multitask with superb attention to detail
- Exceptional customer service skills, creativity, and initiative
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Be an integral part of Wolf Trap’s fundraising department, working closely with the major gift and planned giving teams. You will participate in stewardship and cultivation events, assist with major gift solicitation strategy, and execution of personalized donor stewardship.
- Manage donor and prospect information in donor database
- Process mailed and online donations
- Prepare gift receipts and acknowledgements
- Field and respond to donor phone calls, emails, and inquiries
- Assist with member benefits activation
- Produce content for member and donor e-newsletters, My Wolf Trap, Wolf Trap’s members-only website, and other donor-facing communications
- Assist with filing and other special projects as needed
Requirements
- Strong computer skills (MS Word and Excel), experience with Raiser’s Edge software is helpful but not necessary
- Outstanding writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Efficient organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Exceptional customer service skills, creativity, and initiative
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Work behind the scenes with the Special Events team, assisting with the daily planning, logistics, coordination, and execution of Wolf Trap’s major fundraising events that help raise $2 million annually. You will also join in on the excitement of planning and coordinating member events and rentals at Wolf Trap’s many unique facilities.
- Coordinate set-up and on-site registration at events
- Assist with event invitation and RSVP process by managing information in the donor database
- Execute membership fulfillment and cultivation events
- Manage logistics for Facility Rentals projects and events
- Interact with donors, prospects, and board members on the phone, through email, and on-site at events
- Other projects include industry research, vendor outreach, organizing and managing event supplies, and assist in areas such as sponsorships/development and marketing.
Requirements
- Strong computer skills (MS Word and Excel), experience with Raiser’s Edge software is helpful but not necessary
- Outstanding writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Efficient organizational skills and ability to multitask with superb attention to detail
- Exceptional customer service skills, creativity, and initiative
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The Education Administration-Early Childhood intern will work closely with the Wolf Trap Institute team to facilitate and promote a wide range of programs for learners of all ages from children and families to teachers.
Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts
- Support planning and coordination of Institute services (local, national, and international) to in-clude classroom residencies and trainings, professional development workshops and trainings, family involvement workshops, Institute events, and special projects.
- Assist in coordination of resource development, logistical planning and communication for ser-vices, professional development trainings, and events for National and Affiliate Services, DC/MD/VA Program, and Professional Development Trainings.
- Collect survey responses, compile and evaluate data, and assist with program reporting to share program efficacy and impact with partners, funders/donors, and national affiliates.
- Collaborate with Institute team to support special initiatives and program improvement addressing partner priorities and national trends in early childhood and arts-integrated education
- Participate in opportunities to deepen understanding of Institute programs such as residency plan-ning meetings, teaching artist professional development trainings, and observations of Institute programs in early childhood classrooms/centers.
- Create and edit content for print materials and social media outlets.
Requirements
- Strong computer skills
- Outstanding writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Efficient organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Exceptional customer service skills, creativity, and initiative
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Assist Wolf Trap Opera & Classical Programming in the daily operations of the department, which includes:
- The coordination and distribution of daily schedules
- Tracking Artist and VIP ticket requests and guest lists
- Creating supertitle PowerPoint files and cueing score for each show
- Compiling and editing program materials and text booklets
- Working with the Development and Special Events departments on donor receptions and opening night cast parties
Requirements
- Interest in pursuing a career in opera or classical music administration
- Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Publisher)
- Strong organizational & communication skills
- Previous experience with a performing arts organization strongly recommended
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Assist with stage set up, load-in, hospitality, sound, and lighting for performances ranging from chamber music to rock and roll.
Requirements
- Prior university level concert production experience, especially with an interest in sound reinforcement
- Ability to lift heavy items and work an evening and weekend schedule
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For additional information, contact internships@wolftrap.org with questions.