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Public Programs Internship at Skirball… · Los…
InternshipHybridFull-timeLos Angeles, CA$38k–$38k/yr
Skills
event production experiencemicrosoft wordmicrosoft excelmicrosoft teamspassion for arts
Job Description
Summary: Skirball Cultural Center is seeking a Public Programs intern to master the art of live event production planning and execution. The role involves hands-on experience in live arts programming, specifically assisting with the annual outdoor Sunset Concerts series and other public events.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with artists across artistic disciplines, vendors, and various Skirball staff to help produce the Sunset Concerts series and other music-related projects
- Participate in weekly department staff meetings and marketing meetings as well as regular concert planning meetings
- Manage guest artist comps, and parking lists
- Support the Public Programs administrative assistant with hotel and other travel requirements as needed
- Assist with guest & VIP check-in and interacting with the public to provide a positive experience for all in person events
- Assist with merchandise sales and revenue reporting
- Develop and prepare handouts, signs, and program notes
- Assist Production Manager in the various event planning and setup needs for events including floor plan design, budget and event reporting
- Support the Production Manager and Public Programs coordinator with day-of-event needs and logistics
- In addition to the summer concert series, interns will also be required to provide onsite event support to a range of daytime and evening programs (such as book talks, Adult Education classes, film screenings, etc.) throughout the summer
Required Qualifications:
- Candidates should be motivated, organized, and adaptable to working in a fast-paced creative environment
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and internet research) are required
- Availability for event coverage during the entire summer concert series in July and August, which will contain a total of five (5) live shows. Weekday work hours will be adjusted accordingly for time spent working weekends and/or evening programs
- Be currently enrolled as a full–time undergraduate student in either a Bachelor's degree program or an Associate's degree program. Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June 2026. Students who graduated this semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are *not* eligible.)
Preferred Qualifications:
- A passion for the arts and previous event production experience is preferred but not required
Required Skills: Event production experience, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Important Skills: Microsoft Teams
Nice-to-Have Skills: Passion for arts