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About the Internship

Put your left and right brain to work strategically and creatively for Segerstrom Center for the Arts top-notch Development team that fundraises $14 million annually and produces high-profile fundraising and stewardship events each year along with multiple ancillary events throughout the year. 

The Special Events team is looking for a highly organized and efficient summer intern. The intern will have varied responsibilities that include events inventory, organizing collateral for events, attend event planning meetings, assist with event logistics, execute, and assist on the day of events, organize and purchase materials and supplies as needed, and support the development team on projects as needed. 

Segerstrom Center’s Summer Internship Program is designed to provide opportunities to individuals from diverse backgrounds and/or those who are members of a group that is underrepresented in our industry. While these internships are inclusive of all people, we strongly encourage candidates from diverse or underrepresented groups to apply. This is an in-person internship position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist on-site at fast-paced, high-profile events
• Take on a variety of administrative projects and day-to-day tasks
• Assist with managing the attendee lists for events and help create, print, and prepare place cards
• Maintain and update Events Calendar
• Prepare agendas and documents, collect materials, and complete event briefing packets
• Create and maintain an organization system of event team inventory and supplies
• Assist Event Coordinator with organizing event photos in Canto and Flickr
• Assist Event Coordinator in preparing expense reports
• Submitting invoices through Aestiva Power Office
• Preparing seating charts in Zkipster
• Assisting with registration at events
• Supplies ordering and pickups 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be enrolling in college, currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate
• Must be available to work all hours listed below in person
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 
• Fluent writing and speaking English 
• Previous experience in an administrative role preferred 
• A passion for the performing arts is beneficial
• Proficient with Microsoft software, including Word for mail merges, Outlook for scheduling, and Excel 
• Strong attention to detail, including proofreading 
• Highly organized 
• Dedicated to accuracy and precision even when tackling high volumes 
• Calm under pressure 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, and write by hand
• Ability to speak clearly with sufficient hearing to communicate effectively  
• Occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds for event support 
• Physical stamina to be on feet for extended periods of time on event days

Schedule

• Start: Monday, June 16, 2025
• End: Friday, August 1, 2025
• 40 hours/week
• M-F 10am – 6:30pm; flex as needed for event days

Compensation

$16.50 per hour

 Deadline to apply

April 17, 2025

About Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is an acclaimed arts institution as well as a beautiful multi-disciplinary cultural campus. It is committed to supporting artistic excellence on all of its stages, offering unsurpassed experiences, and to engaging the entire community in new and exciting ways through the unique power of live performance and a diverse array of inspiring programs. Previously called the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Center is Orange County’s largest non-profit arts organization. In addition to its six performance venues, Segerstrom Center is also home to the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School. The Center presents a broad range of programming for audiences of all ages, including international ballet and dance, national tours of top Broadway shows, intimate performances of jazz and cabaret, contemporary artists, classical music performed by renowned chamber orchestras and ensembles, family-friendly programming, free performances open to the public from outdoor movie screenings to dancing on the plaza and many other special events. The Center’s education programs are designed to inspire young people through the arts and reach hundreds of thousands of students each year.

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