Description: As the name implies, “Stage Hands” work on stage to ensure the music happens. The Stage Hands Intern will develop an understanding of the technical aspect of setting up and supporting the artists. They will have hands-on experience with instruments, audio, and lighting equipment. They will learn how to set up and break down the equipment in addition to helping road crews unload and load the equipment. They must be able to take direction, work well with others, and able to lift 75 pounds. If you’re looking to learn about live music and be part of a hard-working, tight-knit team, this is the place to start.

Compensation: Interns will be paid $16 per hour for their time during the festival weekends.

Requirements: Applicants must be able to take direction, work well with others, and able to lift 75 pounds. Interns will be expected to complete an online orientation before arriving to Newport and an in-person orientation before each festival.

Schedule: During the festivals, 6am call until the last truck is packed (anywhere from 9PM to 1am).

Description: The ticketing/box office is a great jumping-off point for anyone looking to get into the events industry. Working in this department will also introduce you to many of the other festival departments. Must have excellent customer service, strong on-the-spot problem-solving skills, be comfortable with new technology, strong organizational skills and a “how can I help” attitude.

Compensation: Interns will be paid $16 per hour for their time during the festival weekends.

Requirements: Excellent customer service, strong on the spot problem solving, comfortable with new technology, strong organizational skills and a “how can I help” attitude.

Schedule: Two days a week beginning the middle of June, full time during the festivals.

Description: The Operations Intern will work directly with the Operations Manager to help coordinate logistics for the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals including site layout, craft vendors, food vendors and more. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in the behind the scenes efforts required to operate a music festival.

Compensation: Interns will be paid $16 per hour

Schedule: TBD

Description

Work with the stage video teams as a production assistant intern. Duties may include gear setup, running between stages, battery swaps, food runs, golf cart driving, and breakdown. Basically you are an extra set of hands, eyes, and feet for whatever the video team needs.

Requirements: 

Please send any prior experience in video production and area of interest (camera operating, producing, media managing, ect.) along with your application.

Schedule:

10:30am – 7:30pm each festival day

Compensation:

Interns will be paid $16 per hour for their time during the festival weekends.

The Hospitality Intern will work to ensure all guests of the Festivals are well taken care of! You will work with the Hospitality, Artist Relations and Product team to learn firsthand what it takes to ensure an artist and their guests have everything they need for a successful performance. If you’re interested in the hospitality or music industries, this is the place to start.

Compensation: Interns will be paid $16 per hour.

Requirements: Patience, ability to work with others, listening skills.

Schedule:  Monday – Thursday prior to the festivals (Non show days) approx 10am-4pm. On show days approx 6am -8pm

Description: The Foundation Intern will learn about the nonprofit side of our organization. Reporting directly to the Director of Development and Programs, the Foundation Intern will learn about fundraising, music education, and nonprofit management. Must have strong communication skills. If you’re interested in learning about how nonprofits work, or fundraising, this is the place to start.

Compensation: Interns will be paid $16 per hour for their time during the festival weekends.

Requirements: Strong communication skills. Basic understanding of computers and social media.

Schedule: Intern will be expected to work 2-5 hours per week during June and July. And full day during the festival weekends.

Description: The Accessibility Intern will support on-the-ground accessibility operations at the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals, helping ensure all attendees can fully participate in the shared experience of music. We especially encourage applicants with lived experience of disability to apply, as your perspective is essential to this work.

Compensation: Interns will be paid $16 per hour for their time during the festival weekends.

Requirements: Applicants must have excellent communication skills (including speaking to crowds), a great deal of patience and ability to manage a crowd, and be ready to work and be flexible in all types of weather (extreme summer heat, rain, etc).

Schedule: Two weeks before the festival – 8:30am – 4:30pm Thursday before the festivals, 7:30am – 8:30pm Friday through Sunday of both festivals.

Description: The Partnership Intern will work with the Head of Partnerships to help ensure our sponsors have a great experience while on site. Work directly with some of the greatest companies on earth and learn about how festival sponsorships work!

Compensation: Interns will be paid $16 per hour for their time during the festival weekends.

Requirements: Good attitude, hustle & respect are a must!

Schedule: 8am to 5pm on show days and a simple pre-festival meeting to review expectations and the lay of the land

Description: The Booking Intern will learn about the booking side of our organization. Reporting directly to the Talent Buyer, the Booking Intern will assist on-site with managing ticketed and indistry guests, along with running errands and lending general support to the Talent Buyer. If you’re interested in how the talent team works with artists and industry, this is the place to start.

Compensation: Interns will be paid $16 per hour

Schedule: TBD