Employment/Interns

Calling all interns!

It’s recruitment time! The Oregon Bach Festival is now looking for a fresh crop of dedicated individuals to help ensure our summer spectacular is a smashing success. Interested? You’re in the right place. Read on to learn more about the amazing opportunities that await!

Who we’re looking for: While our interns have typically been college or university students, post-graduates seeking skills for a new career or who have a keen interest in OBF are welcome to apply. Our internships do not have specific major or degree requirements, but backgrounds and interests in music, artistic administration, donor relations, event management or marketing are a plus.

What you’ll gain: These internships provide opportunities for students to gain experience in their chosen field, determine if they have an interest in a particular career, create a network of contacts, and even gain school credit. Most importantly, interns have the opportunity to assist in the production of a full-scale, state-wide, internationally recognized music festival, which includes meeting artists, managing events, and working with the press. 

When you’ll be working: Most of our positions begin at the end of April/start of May and last until mid-July. Part-time work (coordinated around school, work and finals schedules) will begin in April/May and last through mid-June; full-time work will begin around June 18th and will continue until the end of the internship. Specific hours will vary; your supervisor will work with you to create your schedule. However, applicants MUST be available 7 days a week during Festival dates (June 29-July 15, 2012).

What’s available: There are 7-9 openings for 5 positions, as follows:

• Artistic Administration (2 positions)
• Donor Relations (1-2 positions)
• Festival Administration (2 positions)
• Marketing and PR (1 position)
• Boutique Coordinator (1-2 positions)

For a brief look at the positions, see our Internships At-A-Glance. To see complete position descriptions, click on each internship title above to download a pdf and apply. For a complete file of all the internship positions, click on our 2012 OBF Program & Flyers link.

How to apply: Send a resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position to Lauren Pinchin, lpinchin@uoregon.edu. You may apply for as many of the internship positions as you like. Please send separate emails with a tailored cover letters and your resume for each position you would like to apply. If you have a preference of positions, please send a short email ranking your choices; otherwise, we will assume you are interested in each position equally. Questions? Contact Lauren via email or telephone, 541.346.1316.

We look forward to your application!