Lubbock Symphony Orchestra - Inspiring Interns Program

Inspiring Interns Program

Would you like the opportunity to share your knowledge and abilities while gaining experience in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment? The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra’s Inspiring Interns Program provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, including one and two semester internships in the areas of operations, marketing, education and computer/web support. For more information, please contact Dr. Kristin Lyman at or 762-1688.

The following positions are available for 2008-2009:

Production Intern
Fall 2008 and Spring 2009

Job Profile: Assist with all aspects of orchestra operations related to stage management, guest artist relations, venue arrangements, and concert production; work with music director, stage manager, personnel manager, and librarian to see that all rehearsal and performance requirements are met. Attendance at all LSO rehearsals and concerts, including educational concerts and youth symphony orchestra concerts, is required.

Candidate Profile: Music major required. Masters or Doctorate student preferred. Candidate must be willing to commit to Fall and Spring semesters and be available to work evenings during concert weeks. Highly motivated; highly-organized; detail-oriented; excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently; able to work under pressure; flexible and physically fit with the ability to lift 40 lbs.

Computer/Web Support Intern
Summer 2008/Fall 2008/Spring 2009

Job Profile: Assist with application support; maintenance of software titles, including operating system and software updates, end-user permissions and account management and email account maintenance; network security and protocols; database management, including construction, manipulation, and data compilation. Organize training sessions for staff; assess, modify and update the architecture, functionality, and aesthetics of the LSO website; and work with Marketing Director to coordinate web materials with advertisements, brochures, patron mailings, news, etc.

Candidate Profile: Highly organized; self-motivated; excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; thorough knowledge of MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

Marketing Intern
Summer 2008/Fall 2008/Spring 2009

Job Profile: Assist with the planning and implementation of Lubbock Symphony marketing, advertising and public relations activities. This involves designing and editing concert programs, advertisements, brochures, mail-outs, invitations, patron mail, etc. and promoting concerts through different media.

Candidate Profile: Highly organized; creative; self-motivated; excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills; ability to work effectively under pressure with numerous deadlines; thorough knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Publisher, Adobe Creative Suite, etc. and skills in desktop publishing and graphic. Experience in graphic/web design and production is desired.

Youth Symphony Orchestra Intern
Summer 2008/Fall 2008/Spring 2009

Job Profile: Work with LYSO program director, youth symphony staff and musicians to assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of Lubbock Youth Symphony Orchestra activities and events including: auditions, weekend rehearsals, concerts and fundraisers. Attendance at LYSO concerts, chamber concerts, and LSO concerts is required. Attendance for LYSO auditions and rehearsals may necessitate attendance.

Candidate Profile: Interested in education and youth; creative thinker; highly organized; self-motivated; ability to work independently; excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively under pressure with numerous deadlines; ability to multi-task; computer skills with an emphasis in desktop publishing and MS Office. Arts Administration and Music majors desired, but not required.

Education Intern
Fall 2008/Spring 2009

Job Profile: Work primarily with Education Director to assist in the planning, coordination and implementation of the LSO Education Department programs including education concerts, chamber series presentations, teaching artist program and Lubbock Youth Symphony Orchestra (when needed) activities and events. Responsibilities include assisting with departmental mailings, updating school databases, researching and designing curricular materials, programming, etc. Attendance at LYSO concerts, chamber concerts and LSO concerts is required.