DESCRIPTION
The Lake George Music Festival offers a hands-on internship program providing a comprehensive experience in managing and supporting the operations of a classical music festival. Interns gain exposure to the administrative, financial, and logistical aspects of running a national-level arts organization.
For Spring Semester 2026, we will host one remote intern who will work virtually from February 1 through May 29, contributing to ongoing administrative projects and planning initiatives (roughly 5 hours weekly; more hours required in May). This intern will then transition to in-person, full-time participation from May 30 through June 12 in Lake George to assist with on-site festival operations.
Additional summer-only internships are available for the period of May 30 through June 12, 2026, providing students with an immersive, on-site experience during the Festival’s full schedule of performances, educational programs, and community events.
RESIDENCY
Interns are provided housing with a host family, lunch daily, and a $250 travel stipend. Spring semester remote interns are awarded additional funding.
BENEFITS
All internships offer valuable professional development opportunities, networking with musicians and arts professionals, and firsthand experience in arts administration within a dynamic, nationally recognized festival environment. The Festival will be happy to provide recommendations and references for employment, advanced training and/or scholarships following successful completion of the Internship. College credit is also available for those needing to complete an internship as part of their degree requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Interns will be provided with hands-on experience in:
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Operations
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Marketing (including social media) and publicity/media relations
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Development
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Internal communications
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Venue liaison
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Concert Production
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Volunteer supervision
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, either completed or in progress. An interest in arts administration as a career option, and a willingness to learn. Experience in nonprofit and/or classical music organizations is helpful, but not required. A love of classical music and an entrepreneurial attitude are advantages, as are self-motivation and the ability to work independently on very productive days. Interns are required to have a reliable vehicle, cell phone, and laptop computer while in Lake George.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
There is no formal application form or application fee. Please send the following materials via email with attachments to alombard@lakegeorgemusicfestival.com:
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Current Resume
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One letter of academic/professional reference
Applications are accepted starting October 15th annually and telephone interviews will be conducted and completed by January 15th. The position is open until filled. We anticipate all positions being filled by February, annually.
Each summer, the Lake George Music Festival invites several interns who wish to gain practical experience in a warm and friendly atmosphere. All interns work closely with the Festival administration and are an integral part of our tight-knit community. Interns are invited to share their own unique ideas and perspectives in the operations of our summer Festival.