Summer Festival Intern Program

Two Archives / Audience Engagement Interns work alongside the Director of Preservation, Associate Archivist, and Digital Archivist to provide public access to the Pillow’s extensive collection of videos, photographs, books, and other historical materials; input festival documentation into the Archives online catalog system; and support Archives events.

The Audience Development Intern works closely with the Audience Development Manager to collaborate on and execute strategic initiatives to develop new in-person and digital audiences for both free and paid events, as well as building strong relationships with local and regional community members and organizations, and serving as a supporting liaison to the Community Engagement department and The School at Jacob’s Pillow on year-round projects and initiatives.

Two Community Engagement Interns work collaboratively to implement Jacob’s Pillow’s community programs, serving participants of all ages and experiences, from first-time movers to advanced dancers. Through relationship building, critical thinking, and administrative activities, interns gain hands-on experience in arts administration, event management, and database systems, while interacting with community partners, artists, and participants.

Company Management Interns support the daily operations of a multi-venue dance festival, managing logistics for artist services, campus operations, and hospitality. Interns rotate as the primary contact for performance logistics within their assigned venue each week.

The Digital Marketing Intern reports to the Digital Marketing Manager and contributes to Jacob’s Pillow’s digital presence by crafting on-brand email campaigns, updating the website, supporting livestreamed performances, and engaging with audiences, while gaining experience in writing, graphic design, and marketing strategy.

The Patron Services Intern delivers exceptional experiences for patrons, artists, and staff at Jacob’s Pillow. Working with the Patron Services team, the intern gains hands-on experience in guest services, including box office operations, ticketing, and front-of-house support for the Festival, while developing customer service and event management skills in a dynamic arts environment.

The Philanthropy Intern gains hands-on experience in a fast-paced fundraising environment. Responsibilities include supporting donor stewardship and cultivation, coordinating VIP visits, assisting with membership recruitment and retention, staffing the Member information table, and contributing to special events and daily operations.

Production Interns work closely with Jacob’s Pillow Production Staff, visiting company staff, and artists to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of production. Through department rotations, they assist with Festival set-up, advancing productions, company load-ins, backstage operations, and an independent project, while engaging with artists and productions across multiple venues.

The Public Relations Intern works closely with the Public Relations & Communication Coordinator and the Director of Marketing to assist with all aspects of securing, tracking, and archiving media coverage of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival while managing the composition of weekly press releases, compilation of press kits for media, and other printed materials as assigned.

School Programs Interns coordinate and implement professional development programs at Jacob’s Pillow, including five on-site intensives with international Artist Faculty and dancers, as well as nationwide 360 Intensives. Responsibilities include managing logistics, facilitating orientations, leading public observation visits, and supporting artist classes and career talks.

The Video Documentation Intern assists in capturing and preserving the Festival’s experiences including performances, classes, events, rehearsals, and lectures, working with staff videographers on video production, post-production, and archival management to support both promotional efforts and historical documentation.