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The Programming and Production Department is at the heart of the Segerstrom Center's activities.  We curate, produce and partner with our Resident Companies to present over 600 performances and events on multiple stages and public spaces annually.   This opportunity offers immersive, hands-on experience in the planning, coordination, budgeting, and execution of a wide range of performances and events. As the Programming intern you will engage in: Research, budgeting, artist coordination, documentation, archiving, artist support, event scheduling and logistics.  You will participate in production meetings, rehearsals, load-ins, and post-show breakdowns.  You will shadow leadership staff at mission-critical meetings with artists, managers, and agents. The ideal candidate is passionate and curious about the performing arts and behind-the-scenes operations, detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, and able to manage multiple tasks under deadlines. This internship requires a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends during performance times. It is anticipated that this internship will continue into the spring and summer of 2026 and priority will be given to candidates that are available for the full year. 

Internship basics

• All internships are paid at the rate of $16.50 per hour.
• Internships require an average of 10 hours per week (built around your school schedule) over 12 weeks (120 hours total).
• Internships offer academic credit.
• Each semester includes 8 professional development sessions.
• Internships offer hands-on work experiences and opportunities to build a professional network.

Requirements 

Requirements for our fall/spring internships are:

• Interns must be authorized to work in the U.S. and must be 18 years of age or older.
• Interns must be registered for credit from their college institution.
• Interns must be able to complete a minimum of 120 hours IN PERSON during the 12-week internship.
• Interns must be available to attend professional development sessions from 2pm-3pm on Fridays. This cannot be changed or waived, so please confirm your availability before applying. 

Deadline to apply is August 1, 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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