Marketing and Design Intern

Music@Menlo is seeking a Marketing and Design Intern for its 2026 summer festival. Through project-based, hands-on work, the Marketing and Design Intern will have the opportunity to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at a major arts organization, and to gain valuable, practical skills in marketing, design, customer relations, sales, and arts management. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications and Operations Manager, the Marketing and Design Intern will work closely with Music@Menlo staff to plan and execute activities focused on communications, publications, advertising, PR, content creation, and social media.

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• Publication production – work with the designer, proofreader,and Director of Marketing and Communications in the creation of the festival program book. Includescoordinationand routing of content; image selection and preparation; proofreading and review; layout of artwork and preparation of filesforpress.
• Designing Advertising artwork – create print and web advertisements for media outlets per advertising schedule.
• Digital marketing, website content, and social media – work with the Director of Marketing and Communications on email marketing, create and postcontent tothe festival website and other websitesinan effort to increase visibility for the summer festival
• Social media – produce graphics, edit videos, and write copy to promote festival events on different platforms
• Festival collateral – layout, design, and coordinate production of festival collateral materials, including invitations, pressmaterials, postcards, signage, program inserts, and other materials as needed.
• Public relations – Work with a public relations agency on outreach to local media, edit press releases, and update press image galleries.
• On-the-ground marketing – create and execute a plan to increase the festival's visibility in the local community; includes distributing flyers, posters, brochures, and other materials in target locations.

• Image production and organization – throughout the festival, work with a photographer to selectand edit images for press publication, organize and catalog images, helping to build a collection of high-quality festival images for future use.
• Onsite festival marketing – coordinate marketing and signage needs at select special events.

The ideal candidate will have advanced graphic design, writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills. The ability to use design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Excel is required. Video editing experience (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar) is preferred.

Interns should also demonstrate impeccable attention to detail, as well as positive energy and a willingness to be a team player wherever needed. Through this internship, interns will have the ability to further develop these professional skills, as well as develop new skills. The position requires flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Interns must be open to receiving feedback and guidance throughout their internship.

An interest in classical music or the performing arts is helpful, but not required.

In addition, the following qualifications are required to ensure a meaningful, well-rounded experience for interns:

• Ability to work independently but integrate with a larger, cohesive team
• Sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, and flexibility with different personalities and working styles

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs

Internship dates are June 15 through August 10, 2026. This is a full-time, seasonal, non-exempt position. Hourly compensation is at the rate of $17.50 per hour. Work hours through July 3 will be approximately 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday allowing for a 30-minute lunch. Beginning July 6, the work schedule will change to include various forty-hour work week shifts, which may begin mid-week and may include Saturday and Sunday hours plus paid overtime.

All interns are required to complete a successful background check. Minors will be required to secure a State of California minor work permit…