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The College Music Society Internship

Announcing 2021-2022 CMS Student Internships

The College Music Society, a non-profit membership organization composed of over 5,000 musicians, announces internships for students interested in acquiring arts administration experience and learning about the challenges and rewards of working in a non-profit environment.

Application deadline: April 7, 2021
Two types of unpaid internships are offered:

Remote: Intern(s) may work from a remote location with supervision from CMS Executive Office staff by video conferencing, email, and shared online resources. Start and end dates are flexible and can occur during any time of year, although intern will need to be available for supervisory meetings with CMS staff during office hours (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday through Friday). Hours will not exceed 10 hours/week.

Event: Intern will work on-site at CMS event(s), which may include conferences, summits, or music industry events. Intern must be available for the duration of event. Complimentary registration and support for travel expenses may be available for certain events.

Internship categories
CMS conferences and events: Suitable for individuals who are outgoing, detail oriented, good problem solvers, and enjoy fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Social media: Suitable for individuals who are well versed in social media platforms, organized with project planning and deadlines, experienced with image editing, and who enjoy creative writing.

Executive office administrative projects: Suitable for individuals who enjoy detailed project planning, work well independently and on a team, and enjoy working on projects where concentration on details and accuracy are paramount.

To Apply:
Please complete the application form at the CMS Submittable site: https://music.submittable.com/submit by the deadline of April 7, 2021. If you are a new user to Submittable, you will be required to establish a free account. Be prepared in advance with two documents in PDF, DOC, or DOCX format: 1) cover letter that highlights your interest in and preparation for the internship; 2) resume. An upload of the documents will be required during the application process.

Questions:
Please email questions to beth.mast@music.org