APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be considered after December 1. You must complete your application within three days of starting it for it to be processed.
EXPECTED DURATION: 12 weeks (part-time; up to 21 hours/week)
PAY RATE: $13.75/hour
LOCATION: We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
- Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
- Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
- Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Education Communications Intern will support the Communications & Marketing team by writing copy for print and online platforms, and helping to develop and implement public relations tactics for Wolf Trap’s education initiatives, including Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts, Internships, and Community Programs. Through creating multi-purpose content, writing and editing artist profiles, assisting with press attendance, assisting with social media outreach and blog posts, tracking PR coverage, and more, the intern will support Wolf Trap’s institutional and communication goals related to Education. While this position is based in Communications & Marketing, the Education Communications intern will interface regularly with the Education Department.
- Write and edit artist profiles, promotional articles, and copy for publications and online platforms – such as the blog and various social media platforms
- Conduct/coordinate local media outreach
- Document in-person events for social media
- Proofread and edit copy
- Assist with upkeep of a variety of digital and social communication tools
- Learn media tracking tools and assist with PR coverage
REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong writing skills
- Copyediting skills and sharp attention to detail
- Excellent skills in research and organization
- Familiarity with social media platforms, primarily Twitter, basic knowledge of analytics a plus
- Photography, basic photo and video editing skills a plus
For additional information, contact internships@wolftrap.org with questions.
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact hr@wolftrap.org. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.
