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About the Internship
This internship offers a dynamic opportunity for a highly motivated college student to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of performing arts marketing.  The intern will play a key role in supporting both event-specific marketing campaigns and broader institutional marketing efforts, targeting the college student demographic.  This position will provide valuable exposure to various marketing functions, including digital marketing, social media management, content creation, event planning, and audience engagement.  The intern will work closely with the marketing team to contribute to the company's overall marketing strategy and help cultivate relationships with the college student community. 
 
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns for specific performances and events 
• Researching and identifying potential marketing channels  
• Tracking and analyzing event marketing metrics to evaluate campaign effectiveness. 
• Contributing to the development and implementation of marketing strategies to build brand awareness and engagement 
• Creating engaging content for various marketing channels, including social media, email, and the company website. 
• Conducting market research to identify trends and opportunities. 
• Contributing to the creation of marketing reports and presentations. 
• Participating in marketing team meetings and contributing to brainstorming sessions. 
• Providing administrative support to the marketing team, as needed. 
• Assisting with other marketing projects and initiatives. 

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be enrolling in college, currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate
• Must be willing/able to work all hours listed below in-person
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. ?  
• Creativity and a passion for the performing arts. 
• Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. 
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks. 
• Outgoing personality and comfortable interacting with people. 
• Currently enrolled in a college or university, preferably majoring in marketing, communications, or a related field. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). ?  
• Experience with content creation (e.g., writing blog posts, creating social media graphics) is a plus. 
• Experience with project management (e.g., Monday.com) is a plus. 

Schedule

• Start: Monday, June 9, 2025
• End: Friday, July 18, 2025
• 30 hours/week
• M-F 10am – 6:30pm; flex as needed for event days

Compensation

$16.50 per hour

Deadline to apply

April 17, 2025

About Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is an acclaimed arts institution as well as a beautiful multi-disciplinary cultural campus. It is committed to supporting artistic excellence on all of its stages, offering unsurpassed experiences, and to engaging the entire community in new and exciting ways through the unique power of live performance and a diverse array of inspiring programs. Previously called the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Center is Orange County’s largest non-profit arts organization. In addition to its six performance venues, Segerstrom Center is also home to the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School. The Center presents a broad range of programming for audiences of all ages, including international ballet and dance, national tours of top Broadway shows, intimate performances of jazz and cabaret, contemporary artists, classical music performed by renowned chamber orchestras and ensembles, family-friendly programming, free performances open to the public from outdoor movie screenings to dancing on the plaza and many other special events. The Center’s education programs are designed to inspire young people through the arts and reach hundreds of thousands of students each year.

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