The application for our 2024-2025 Operations Assistant Intern is OPEN!

Application will remain open until the position is filled. We hope to hire an intern no later than September 1, 2024.

Please contact Kasey McCluskey at kmccluskey@sycamores.indstate.edu if you have issues opening or submitting an application.

The THSO offers one (1) internship position each season for students at Indiana State University. Students will apply through Sycamore Community Works and Center for Community Engagement.

Operations Assistant Intern

The THSO welcomes (1) part-time hourly intern each season for 10 hours per week. We welcome any ISU students with a passion for the arts and music to apply. We recommend candidates have some musical background or prior experience performing in an instrumental or vocal ensemble.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a high-school diploma or GED and be enrolled at Indiana State University in at least 6 credit hours.

Job Summary

Assist in the management of day-to-day operations with a professional symphony orchestra including marketing, fundraising, education, administrative, financial, and artistic tasks. The Operations Assistant Intern will also assist in event, concert, and program planning and play a vital role in the success of the oldest professional symphony in the state of Indiana.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Able to adapt to change

  • Able to learn and retain information

  • Able to multitask

  • Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner

  • Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions

  • Able to work both independently and collaboratively

  • Able to work carefully and politely around others

  • Able to work well with others

  • Attention to detail

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, teambuilding and problem solving skills

  • Professional demeanor, high energy, dynamic personality and excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist with day-to-day operations including tasks related to marketing, fundraising, management of education programs, financial reporting, general office tasks, and music library tasks.

  • Assist in setup, management, and tear down of symphony events and concerts.

  • Attend Board Team meetings via Zoom as requested.

  • Attend Board meetings in-person as requested.

Statements From Past Interns

"I interned at the THSO for six months. When I first started in May, I was immediately put to work on the Symphony's ad campaign and email campaign. When the concert season started in September, there was rarely a slow day. But when there was, I made good use of it by teaching myself basic photography and image editing to the website and eblasts look more professional. I'm glad to have worked here because I was able to work in a professional environment where I could apply skills and knowledge."

- C.R., Music Business Major, Indiana State University

“My internship at the THSO was really productive. Since English was not my native language, I didn’t have a good business communication skill when I started. However, I have learned and trained a lot through the Symphony’s ad campaign, daily phone conversations, and communicating with the Symphony’s supporters/donors. I also realized how important to build a network and I have learned the Symphony’s management aspect. People were really nice to me and I am very thankful that I was accepted to do my internship at the THSO.”

- Y.U., Music Business Major, Indiana State University