The San Diego Symphony is seeking creative, driven,
and responsible individuals who may be interested our High School Ambassadors
program this summer. The San Diego Symphony’s High School Ambassadors program
is a PAID internship summer program to develop high school students for future
employment. The program includes personal and professional development
workshops, job shadowing opportunities and a capstone project. Participants
will work as ambassadors for the San Diego Symphony within the community and during
its Inaugural Season at its new summer venue, The Shell.
“The people that I have met were so passionate and
enthusiastic about music. They're always looking for ways to improve and reach
more people/different audiences. The energy that I felt from the collective
Symphony staff as well as my fellow ambassadors was contagious. I couldn't wait
to get back the following week. This is a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience
for high school students, so it would be an absolute shame to pass it up.” –
High School Ambassador, Summer 2019
Program Benefits:
- Develop job skills in:
professional etiquette and demeanor, communication and customer service
- Shadow arts administration
industry professionals within a leading arts organization
- Develop a broader artistic
palette through attendance and participation at The Shell's concerts
- Through an ambassador model,
increase our community's awareness of the San Diego Symphony's concerts
and programs in San Diego County
Job Shadowing Areas of Focus may include:
- Artistic Planning
- Customer Service
- Fundraising
- Learning and Community
Engagement
- Marketing
- Special Events
- Orchestra Personnel
Internship Requirements:
Applicants must be 15 years old or over and be
qualified to receive a work permit from their school district if under the age
of 18—the graduating class of 2020 are eligible to apply. Interns must commit
to six program dates (July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14, August
21) and must be available during all program dates. Schedule flexibility on
dates are necessary. Ambassadors will work at the San Diego Symphony
administrative offices and new permanent summer venue, The Shell, both located
in Downtown San Diego. Transportation may be provided between the two venues
but participants must arrange their own transportation to and from home.
How to Apply –
Deadline to apply for the High School Ambassadors is 11:59 pm on April
14, 2020*.
Complete the Internship Application, including the
essay questions, and return along with two letters of recommendation. Letters
from school faculty should include how the applicant would benefit from the
Internship, and indicate how long the candidate has been known. Letters must be
on organization letterhead.
If you have any questions regarding this program and
the application process, please contact Learning and Community Engagement
Programs Coordinator Emily Persinko at epersinko@sandiegosymphony.org or
(619) 237-1967.