External Engagement Internship

Summary/Objective

Job Description

About the BSO

Founded in 1881 the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is one of the premier orchestras in the world. The BSO is committed to being a best-in-class employer that brings artistic excellence and cultural relevance through music and performances to the local and international communities.

About the Role
The Education & External Engagement Intern is responsible for administrative tasks within BSOs Education & External Engagement Department to drive educational programming community engagement brand awareness and smooth operations. The ideal candidate can multitask and pivot while establishing and maintaining efficient organizational systems. This role will work closely with the Directors of Education and External Engagement Program Managers and internal partners to consistently deliver on educational and community engagement objectives while maximizing team effectiveness and performance by leveraging technology (G-Suite MS Office Suite Workday Zoom and related platforms).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide direct support to the Education and External Engagement Team (VP Directors & Program Managers)
• Support the departments strategic planning process and project management cycles through research materials prep site visits and assistance with program facilitation
• Assume responsibility for administrative duties related to external engagement including Community Chamber Concerts Concert for the City Opening Our Doors Holiday Pops Military Preview
• Organize and manage project databases
• Assist with meeting preparation and mailing correspondence
• Understand the BSOs brand growth and marketing goals and how they apply to the departments collaborative strategies
• Assist with organizing and analyzing data logically and proactively to recommend novel approaches targeting and beta testing strategies
• Support fiscal management including inventory tracking expenditures paying vendors staying on budget estimating monthly costs reconciling expenses and submitting reports
• Partner with other BSO teams to build brand awareness increase community engagement and drive conversations with relevant on-brand influencers and brand partners
• Complete other tasks as assigned
  

WORK SCHEDULE

• Duration: October 1 2026 May 31 2027

• Flexible hours MondayFriday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• A minimum of 5 hours per week is required to be completed in person.
• Weekend and evening event participation as needed.
• Attendance and assistance as schedules permit at select events including:
  • Community Chamber Concerts (see Addendum on last page)
  • Harvard Symphony Society (TBD)

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

• Must be a recent graduate or currently enrolled in good academic standing as a college sophomore junior senior or graduate student
• Experience with goal setting event planning and strategic development
• Knowledge of classical music
• Understands project management & implementation data collection and analysis methodologies and key performance indicators (KPI)
• Professional honest and reliable with the ability to deal respectfully and responsively with people from various backgrounds experience levels and in all types of situations
• Problem-solver with a strong ability to evaluate problems accurately and apply good judgment
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a welcoming environment
• Possesses a strong command of written English grammar spelling and punctuation. Must be able to accurately proofread edit and draft written correspondence to internal and external interest holders
• Skillful communicator & active listener; High EQ low ego; clear honest transparent communication
• Technology Proficiency; experience developing organizational systems and leveraging technology to manage projects (G-Suite MS Office Teams Word Excel Outlook etc.)

• Flexible and adaptable with a growth mindset
• High integrity and trustworthy
• Passionate courteous and ambitious
• Tenacious resilient strong work ethic
• Motivated self-starter effective communicator and collaborative team player
• Intellectually curious and innovative; highly analytical and strategic; can connect the dots
  

Important Notifications
Hybrid
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $18.00 per hour (5-10 hours per week)

Required Education and Experience

Benefits:

• Employee discount; complimentary admission to many Boston museums and cultural arts attractions
• Mentorship: Receive one-on-one mentorship with senior staff offering personalized career guidance and support
• Professional development and exclusive coaching in project management arts administration and community engagement
• Monday to Friday day shift with opportunities to support evening/weekend programming
• The intern would be a part of an inclusive team inviting innovative ideas and meaningful contributions. Inventive approaches and creativity are welcomed and can shape new strategies for BSOs education and external engagement efforts.
• This is a dynamic internship experience. The interns work will directly impact the community for meaningful lasting change.
• Enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your academic commitments and personal growth!
  

Hours are determined by mutual consent between intern and supervisor.

The BSO is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADDENDUM

Community Chamber Concerts

• October 25th 2026 3:00 PM IBA La Casa (85 W Newton St Boston MA 02118)
• November 13th 2026 1:30 PM Boston Public Library Roxbury Branch
• November 15th 2026 2:00 PM German Centre
• January 10th 2027 3:00 PM Parish of All Saints; Dorchester
• January 17th 2027 4:30 PM St Johns Episcopal Church; Jamaica Plain
• January 24th 2027 3:00 PM Hibernian Hall
• January 29th 2027 1:30 PM Fenway Center
• February 7th 2027 3:30 PM Conservatory Lab Charter School
• February 21st 2027 3:00 PM The Foundry
• April 18th 2027 3:00 PM St Pauls Cathedral Church
• May 2nd 2027 3:00 PM Methuen Memorial Music Hall