Internship basics

• All internships are paid at the rate of $17.40 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 eight professional development sessions.
• Internships offer hands-on work experiences and opportunities to build a professional network.

Requirements 
Requirements for our spring internships are:

• Intern must not have previously completed an internship at the Center.
• 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. 

Audience Services

The Audience Services Department is responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, accessible, and well-organized experience for guests attending performances and events at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The department oversees front-of-house operations, guest services, accessibility services, paid event staff, and a large volunteer usher program across the Center’s performance venues. The Audience Services intern will gain hands-on experience in both the administrative and operational sides of managing the guest experience at a major performing arts center. Projects may include assisting with event preparation, staff and volunteer communications, training materials, guest feedback and service initiatives, accessibility programs, operational procedures, and research related to industry practices and emerging guest-service needs. The intern will also have opportunities to observe performances and events from an operational perspective and learn how Audience Services works with departments throughout the Center to support successful events. The ideal candidate is organized, curious, comfortable working with people, and interested in guest experience, arts administration, event operations, accessibility, or venue manaement. Some evening or weekend availability may be requested to provide exposure to live event operations.