Education 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 and assistance with program facilitation
• Assume responsibility for all administrative duties; 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.
• Occasional weekend and evening event participation as needed.
• Attendance and assistance as schedules permit at select Education events including:
  • Boston Family Days (see Addendum on last page)
  • High School Open Rehearsals (10/8/26 1/21/27 2/25/27)
  • Sensory-Friendly Concerts (December 2026 and March 2027)
  • Youth Concerts and Open Rehearsals (2/4/27 & 5/6/27)

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in good academic standing as a college sophomore junior senior or graduate student
• Experience with goal setting and strategic development
• Knowledge of classical music
• Understands project management & implementation data collection and analysis methodologies KPIs
• 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 fast-paced environment with multiple competing interests
• 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
In Person or Hybrid
Job Type: Part-time (5-10 hours per week with at least 5 hours in person required)
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

Boston Family Days FY27

• Thursday October 8th 7:30pm Beethoven 7th
• Friday October 29th 7:30pm Dia de Muertos
• Saturday October 31st 1:30pm Disneys Coco in-concert
• Tuesday January 19th 7:30pm Tchaikovsky Symphonies 3 & 4
• Thursday January 21st 7:30pm Tchaikovsky Symphonies 2 & 5
• Sunday February 7th 2pm Lunar New Year
• Thursday February 25th 7:30pm Stravinsky Ballets
• Friday March 26th 7:30pm Concert for the City
• Saturday March 27th 1pm Family Concert
• Sunday April 4th 2pm Himari
• Saturday April 10th 12pm BYSO Music and Magic
• Thursday April 22 7:30pm Dukas Saint Saens Ravel