Position: Artist Department Intern

Position Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Manager, Artist Services

Compensation: $18.47 per hour

Department: Programming

Internship Term: Internship will begin at the end of June/beginning of July 2026, and will conclude by October 2026, with a maximum of 400 hours. 

About the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association was founded in 1919 and is currently led by the visionary Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, who became its eleventh Music Director in 2009. The LA Phil serves more than one million people annually through 300 classical, jazz, world music, and pop concert offerings at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford. In addition, the LA Phil serves approximately 60,000 children and their families each year through Learning initiatives each year.

Position Summary

The Artist Department Intern will assist in all aspects of artist logistical arrangements for Los Angeles Philharmonic productions at the Hollywood Bowl during its 2026 season. A large part of their work will include coordinating the daily driving schedule, and assisting with artist travel, hospitality, and ticket needs. Any remote portion of the job will include responsibilities related to the driving schedule and preparing for the Walt Disney Concert Hall 2026-2027 season. The intern will be expected to work approximately 30-40 hours per week starting at the end of June/beginning of July through September.

Position Elements

• Coordinate daily driving schedule for driving staff, in conjunction with Artist Department and Presentations staff. 
• Assist department staff with arrangements for guest artists, including travel & hotel arrangements, rehearsal & performance schedules, post-concert dinners, ticketing & parking needs and backstage hospitality orders. 
• Work with LA Philharmonic staff, travel agents, car rental companies, artists, artist management, hotel staff and other related individuals in a manner that fosters and maintains positive working relationships. 
• Assist department staff with maintenance of artist files. 
• Intern will not be required to work concert duty. However, at the discretion of the Artist Department Manager s/he may be given additional artist-related responsibilities on a few productions, which may include concert duty. 

Minimum Requirements

• Must meet the LA County Arts Internship Program requirements.

• Must be highly organized, accurate and detail-oriented.
• Must be reliable and dependable, as well as focused and self-motivated.
• Must be able to juggle large quantities of information and meet deadlines.
• Should possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Should be a team player with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Must be computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet).
• Should have an ambition to learn about concert production and artist/orchestra management.
• Passion about music and the arts a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with excellent judgment and discretion.

This internship is sponsored by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. 132 undergraduate interns will participate in the program this year at 119 performing, presenting, and literary nonprofit arts organizations and municipal arts agencies throughout LA County. In addition to their full-time 10 week paid internship, interns will participate in educational events as part of the program, which is funded by the Getty Foundation. The educational events are designed to provide interns with a broader perspective of the vibrant arts and cultural landscape of the County. For additional information on the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, the Arts Internship Program, and for a complete list of all the internships offered this summer, visit the Arts Commission website at www.lacountyarts.org.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association is committed to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.  Consistent with applicable law, the Association also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.