Bravo! Vail Summer Internship Program
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to expand your skill set and advance your career in arts administration, non-profit management, development, marketing, or sound recording? Do you work well in a fast-paced, high-energy, diverse, and rewarding environment? Then look no further, the Bravo! Vail Internship Program could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Hailed as one of the Top 10 “Can’t Miss” Classical Music Festivals in the US by NPR, Bravo! Vail Music Festival brings world-renowned musicians to picturesque venues throughout Vail Valley in Colorado for six weeks each year, drawing music lovers from around the world. The only festival in North America to host four of the world’s finest orchestras in a single season, Bravo! Vail celebrates its 29th season June 23 through August 6, 2016. The 2016 season features residencies by Dallas Symphony Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and a new residency by London’s Academy of St Martin in the Fields, led by virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell, plus celebrated concerto artists and a wide array of stellar chamber music performances throughout the summer. Joining the Bravo! Vail team as an intern is an experience of a lifetime which provides countless opportunities to kick start your career and expand your knowledge base.
The Bravo! Vail Summer Internship Program is unsurpassed in its reputation of advancing interns into successful careers in arts administration, non-profit management, and beyond. Interns have gone on to work with world-class orchestras, performance venues, festivals, and community based non-profit organizations. Bravo! Vail is seeking 8 highly qualified interns (two each in Marketing, Development, Sound Recording, and Operations/Education) who aspire to develop their skill set, seek to network with successful professionals, and aren’t afraid to tackle big projects. As an intern at Bravo! Vail you will work with a variety of our staff, while working on real projects that will not only help our festival, but also build your resume and career opportunities. The ideal intern candidate is someone who is willing to jump right in, works well in a team environment, and knows how to problem solve in a variety of situations.
Highlights of the Bravo! Vail Internship Program:
- Intern Enhancement Activities: Throughout the summer interns will participate in open forum meetings with successful professionals from Bravo! Vail, the resident orchestras administration, and the Bravo! Vail board to get an insider’s perspective on many aspects of arts administration.
- Diverse Projects: Interns have the opportunity to explore working on all aspects of the Festival including donor events, marketing initiatives, education programs, and operational components. In addition to their internship focus, this unique opportunity gives each intern a better perspective as to which area they would like to pursue as a career.
- Networking Opportunities: Bravo! Vail interns will have the chance to network with a wide range of successful professionals from board members to arts administrators at performances, donor events, and countless meetings throughout the summer.
- Access to concerts: Interns are able to attend most Bravo! Vail performances.
What We Require:
- Studies in Arts Administration, Marketing, Music Education, Non-profit Management, Sound Recording, or other relevant program
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment with a variety of people
- Flexible in nature, especially under pressure
- Organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive projects
- Interest in classical music, the arts, non-profits, development, education, or marketing as a career
- Enthusiastic, positive attitude even in high-pressure situations
- Strongly prefer candidates who are seeking an internship for school credit
- Ability to problem solve and take initiative
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- (Additional skills and experience may be required for the sound engineering internship, including a familiarity with recording classical music and the ability to correctly wrap/coil audio cables.)
Bravo! Vail values all of its interns and has worked hard to develop a program which ensures you will receive a learning experience that fits your career goals. You will become knowledgeable in many areas of a non-profit arts organization. You will learn how to work in a professional environment and have several opportunities to network with leaders in the arts industry. For more information on Bravo! Vail please visit bravovail.org.
Details:
The position begins June 13th and ends August 12th, 2016. The internship work hours will vary, but include events on the weekends and evenings. You will receive housing (available 6/12/16) and a paid stipend for the internship. Bravo! Vail requires you to bring your own laptop for work and you must have a vehicle. You will receive a gas stipend during the festival, but are responsible for the expense of getting to Vail. Please note that the internship sometimes requires long hours, the ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time, and the capability to lift and carry heavy objects.
Many of our former interns have gone on to successful careers in the arts thanks to the experiences they gained from the Bravo! Vail Summer Internship Program:
Working at Bravo! Vail was one of the most rewarding work experiences I’ve ever had. I could not have asked for a more caring and supportive environment, where those around me cared not just that I did a good job but also that I was constantly learning and challenging myself. The skills I learned in administration, design, time management, stewardship, and event planning helped me significantly in securing the job I have today.
-2012 Bravo! Vail Intern
-2012 Bravo! Vail Intern
My summer internship with Bravo! Vail was an incredibly rewarding experience. As a capstone to my graduate studies, it was the ideal environment to take what I had learned in school and apply those lessons to projects that had a real impact. I was constantly learning throughout this internship – it’s such a great insight into how an arts organization operates. Having the opportunity to challenge myself with projects in various areas absolutely helped in starting my career as an arts administrator. – 2013 Bravo! Vail Intern
I could go on and on about one of the best summers of my life! I’m not sure if I will ever find a more pleasant, fun, easy to work with yet dedicated and experienced staff as I did at Bravo! Vail. I appreciated the amount of responsibility that was placed on us interns. I felt as though from the beginning the staff stressed how important we interns were to the success of the festival, and I was constantly driven by that understanding. Yet, I felt comfortable making mistakes, trying new things, and asking anyone in the office for help when needed. From the internship, I gained extensive knowledge in event management and increased my communication skills by working with donors. Overall, it was a tremendous and fulfilling experience. – 2014 Bravo! Vail Intern
In addition to duties for my department, I had numerous opportunities to interact with and assist different parts of the organization. This allowed me to gain a much better understanding of how an arts organization functions as a whole. Seeing how the Bravo! season comes together was an incredible experience. And since it is such a full and diverse schedule, we were able to participate in a wide range of activities that are vital to arts organizations, including performance, donor events, committee and board meetings, and education and community outreach events. The summer I spent with Bravo! Vail was invaluable in my professional development and growth as an arts administrator. – 2015 Bravo! Vail Intern
Operations and Education Interns, two positions available:
- Assist with all elements of producing successful orchestral and chamber music concerts
- Manage education events, free community concerts and Instrument Petting Zoos
- Attend and assist with rehearsals
- Interface with guest artists
- Track important information including repertoire history and the guest artist database
Marketing and Public Relations Interns, two positions available:
- Create flyers, postcards, e-blasts (in Mail2), and other marketing materials as needed; photo sizing and copy editing skills required
- Assist with the hospitality outreach program, includes going to hotels on a weekly basis to update collateral and speak with hotel concierge; people skills required
- Create weekly concierge information sheets, highlighting upcoming concerts; knowledge of InDesign or Photoshop preferred
- Update hotel digital frames on a weekly basis; includes creating digital designs for each concert using Photoshop
- Distribute collateral around the valley on a weekly basis
- Learn the website CMS system and assist with website updates
- Work on summer research projects, including Economic Impact Study survey (includes survey distribution and data collection) and subscription offering analysis project
- Assist with management of Bravo! Vail’s social media sites; take photos and videos at community events and concerts and post on sites
- Organize all season photos
- Manage and maintain the press clipping book
Development and Events Internship Interns, two positions available:
- Assist Development staff with planning and execution of donor events
- Attend all events as assigned, and assist with reception table and other duties at events
- Create sponsor recognition and event collateral as needed, specifically event sponsor signs
- Assist with planning of Gala and Auction
- Solicit new auction items
- Pick up, photograph and catalogue auction items
- Create auction booklet and distribute at events
- Assist on-site at gala
- Produce thank you cards for auction donors, buyers and sponsors
- Maintain RSVP lists for social events
- Organize and distribute sponsor baskets at concerts
- Create final reports for all event and festival sponsors
Sound Recording Interns, two positions available:
- Under the direction of the chief sound engineer, sound intern will:
- Record all concerts and events that are part of the Festival for archival purposes.
- Handle mixing, mastering and archiving all events recorded
- Assist where needed at the Ford Amphitheater and other locations.
Artist Liaison, one position available:
- This is a unique and demanding position for someone with a strong background and/or interest in classical music, concert logistics, and artist relations. Responsibilities include dealing directly with artists and their managers, organizing itineraries, rehearsal schedules, transportation, etc. The hours are much longer and the demands are generally greater than that of the other internships. Please indicate if you would like to be considered for this opportunity, in addition to the other internships.
Shared Intern Responsibilities:
- Assist with patron loyalty initiative including placing notes on seats prior to concert
- Collateral distribution: distribute Bravo! Vail posters, pocket calendars, and other collateral throughout town
- Attend all concerts and events on a shared rotation
- Assist with Free Family Concert and education activities throughout the summer
- Assist with any projects that may arise as needed
Application Information
Deadline to apply is February 22, 2016. Please send a cover letter and resume (PDF files preferred) to with the subject line “Intern Application.” You will receive an auto-generated response indicating receipt of your application within one week.
Want to get an extra edge on your application? We want to get to know you! Include a link or attach a video of a short, 3 minute MAXIMUM video to telling us about yourself. Here are some questions for which we are eager to hear responses:
- What unique qualities could you bring to our team?
- Why do you want to work for Bravo! Vail?
- What do you hope to gain from this experience if you are given the opportunity?
Please note the quality of the video is NOT IMPORTANT. You can record the short video on your smartphone, we don’t care! We just want to know more about who you are and how you would fit into our team. If you do post the video online, please only do so with a private setting.
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