The Organization

Litchfield Performing Arts (LPA), a not-for-profit dedicated to the arts and arts education, is seeking summer Festival interns to help run the 2013 Litchfield Jazz Festival in Goshen, CT August 9 - 11. Be a part of an internationally recognized Festival! These internships will provide real-life experience in major event coordination, handling contracts, managing personnel, leadership and much more. Interns are a core part of our team.

The Litchfield Jazz Festival, which The Wall Street Journal said, "stands tall in substance among the larger festivals around the nation" will be celebrating its 18th year August 9-11, 2013. The Litchfield Jazz Camp, featured in TIME Magazine and on CNN, hosts 350+ students from all over the United States, Bermuda, Thailand, Japan, Mexico and England at Kent School.

Positions are unpaid. Local room & board available free of charge (available July 1). College credit possible. Interns Needed: Mid-May through August 2013 Location: Goshen, CT.

All interns will assist with administrative tasks as assigned, and Ad sales for our Festival Program book.

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2013 Festival Internships

Special Events/Artist Coordinator

This position has been filled.

Volunteer Coordinator

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the full management (recruiting, scheduling, training, and overseeing on-site) the 100+ volunteers that make the Festival a-go. Candidate must be customer-service oriented and diplomatic. This intern will take the lead in generating Ad sales for the Festival Program Book, coordinate production of the book with printers, manage accounts/invoices and Program Book Ad reconciliation sheet.

Requirements/Skills Needed:

• All interns need to be fully versed in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and general computer use
• Great customer service skills
• Have their own transportation

Application requirements:

All applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, and two written references. Application deadline May 18th, 2013.

Schedule:

Applicants must be able to work Monday-Friday, and the weekend of the Jazz Festival. Office hours tend to be 9AM - 5PM, but some flexibility is available. Position begins mid-May. Interns must be able to work through August 17. Local dormitory housing at our Litchfield Jazz Camp and all meals are available free of charge if needed. If you are interested in obtaining college credit please have your school contact us.

To be considered for a 2013 Festival internship, please contact:

Karen Simpson, Karen@LitchfieldJazzFest.com

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2013 Camp Internships

Not-for-Profit Organization Summer Music Camp
Litchfield Performing Arts presents The Litchfield Jazz Camp

All Camp internships are currently full.  Please check back with us next year!!