Temporary New York String Orchestra Seminar Intern
The New School’s College of Performing Arts is seeking three to four highly qualified Temporary New York String Orchestra Seminar Interns to support The New School Concerts Department’s 2026 New York String Orchestra Seminar (NYSOS). Reporting to the Director of New School Concerts, interns will learn administrative and operations skills related to arts administration through hands-on experiences and small group discussions during the nationally acclaimed pre-professional orchestral training program.
For more than twenty years, the New York String Orchestra Seminar has offered internships for students interested in learning about operations, programming, and finance in the non-profit live music performance field. This internship is an ideal experiential learning opportunity for those pursuing studies in arts management; student musicians considering transitioning to music administration; and those who intend to pursue entrepreneurial-hybrid careers combining roles as creative artists and administrators.
NYSOS interns stay in the same accommodations and share meals with the members of the Orchestra; local transportation costs are included. Interns must pay for and arrange their own transportation to and from New York City. The internship runs from November 30, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with a requirement for full availability December 18–28, 2026.
About the College of Performing Arts
Formed in 2015, the College of Performing Arts draws together the Mannes School of Music, the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, and the School of Drama. Students are actors, musicians, performers, writers, improvisers, creative technologists, entrepreneurs, composers, arts managers, and multidisciplinary artists. The community collaborates with colleagues across The New School in disciplines ranging from the visual arts and fashion design to the social sciences, public policy, and advocacy.
Responsibilities
- Support the program director in administrative and operational duties
- Serve as on-site liaison with hotel staff
- Attend all learning sessions to which assigned
- Represent the NYSOS professionally
- Additional responsibilities as assigned to advance internship learning goals for participants
Requirements
- Demonstrated interest in live performing arts
- Professional, educational, or volunteer experience in live performing arts
- Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited institution or equivalent
- Availability all day each day December 18 - 28, 2026
Preferred Qualifications
- Orchestral and chamber music background
- Experience in live performing arts administration, production, or operations
Work Mode
This position is in-person and based on and off-campus to support the rehearsals and performances of the New York String Orchestra Seminar participants.
Pay
$17.00/hour (up to 35 hours per week)