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The Great Lakes Center for the Arts (GLCFA) is guided by its mission to inspire, entertain, educate, and serve all in Northern Michigan year-round by presenting exceptional experiences across the full spectrum of the performing arts and offering impactful educational opportunities.
The Center is a 501(c)3 with four paid internship positions available for the summer of 2025 in the capacities below. All interns will work alongside the entire GLCFA team and gain valuable experience in a variety of areas within arts management.
PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP
Duration: 13 weeks, full-time, late-May through late-August (flexible)
Primary tasks will include assisting with:
Production
Additional tasks will include assisting with:
Artist logistics
Supervisor: Technical Director
Rate of pay: $15.50/hour for up to 35-hours/week; should overtime be required by your supervisor (>40 hours/week), the overtime rate is $23.25/hr.
Schedule: A "work week" is Saturday through Friday; responsibilities and schedule will be determined weekly by supervisor and, in addition to traditional business hours, will include evenings and weekends as events require.
GLCFA staff will complete evaluations per university requirements. Housing, food, transportation, and necessities to be paid by the intern.
DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP
Duration: 13 weeks, full-time, late-May through late August (flexible)
Primary Development tasks include assisting with the following:
Fundraising
Donor Events
Back Office/Administrative
Other tasks as assigned
Supervisors: Development Director or Development Officer
Rate of pay: $15.50/hour for up to 35-hours/week; should your supervisor require overtime (>40 hours/week), the overtime rate is $23.25/hr
Schedule: A "work week" is Saturday through Friday; responsibilities and schedule will be determined weekly by supervisor. In addition to traditional business hours, the schedule will include evenings and weekends as events require.
GLCFA staff will complete evaluations per university requirements. Housing, food, transportation, and necessities to be paid by the intern.
MARKETING INTERNSHIP
Duration: 13 weeks, full-time, late-May through late-August (flexible)
Primary Marketing tasks include assisting with:
Social Media Marketing
Events
Communication/Administration
Supervisor: Marketing Director
Rate of pay: $15.50/hour for up to 35-hours/week; should overtime be required by your supervisor (>40 hours/week), the overtime rate is $23.25/hr
Schedule: A "work week" is Monday through Friday; responsibilities and schedule will be determined weekly by supervisor. Evenings or weekends as events require.
GLCFA staff will complete evaluations per university requirements. Housing, food, transportation, and necessities to be paid by the intern.
VENUE OPERATIONS INTERNSHIP
Duration: 13 weeks, full-time, late-May through late-August (flexible)
Primary Venue Operations tasks include assisting with:
Daily Operations
Artist Management
Rentals and Events
Supervisors: Director of Venue Operations; Venue Sales and Ticketing Manager
Rate of pay: $15.50/hour for up to 35-hours/week; should overtime be required by your supervisor (>40 hours/week), the overtime rate is $23.25/hr.
Schedule: A "work week" is Saturday through Friday; responsibilities and schedule will be determined weekly by supervisor and, in addition to traditional business hours, will include evenings and weekends as events require.
GLCFA staff will complete evaluations per university requirements. Housing, food, transportation, and necessities to be paid by the intern
For details about the Center, the internship opportunities, or other questions, please: