Festival Internships
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Three Rivers Arts Festival (TRAF) is one of the largest arts events in this country that remains free to the public and is a Pennsylvania Resources Council certified green event. Each year it brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to Point State Park, Gateway Center and the Cultural District for free performances, live music and visual arts exhibitions in an effort to maximize cultural access and contribute to the livelihood of artists through increased exposure and audience.
2008 Festival Interns
TRAF seeks interns to support production and marketing efforts. An internship with Three Rivers Arts Festival offers high-energy, real-world experience for students interested in the arts, marketing, event production and how something quite so big as Three Rivers Arts Festival actually comes to pass.
Basic Requirements
- Lots and lots of energy
- Excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills
- Comfort working with the public
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction
- Love for the arts and the Pittsburgh community
Required Availability
- Office period: minimum 10 hours per week April 1 – May 27 and June 13 – 30 during regular business hours
- Festival period: 10 hours per day June 1 – 12
Intern Compensation
- Office period: $500, paid in installments
- Festival period: $10 per hour
- Candidates must be able to supply their own housing and transportation to downtown Pittsburgh for the duration of the internship
Positions Available & How to Apply
- Production Intern Job Description and Application Instructions
- Marketing Intern Job Description and Application Instructions
Applications are due by March 4, 2011.