CAPA Marquee Awards Intern

The Opportunity

• Are you excited about supporting emerging artists?
• Do you have a passion for musical theatre?
• Are you creative, organized and excited about the behind-the-scenes activities to support a special event?

Primary Function

The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) seeks a CAPA Marquee Awards Intern to support the Education & Engagement department. The CAPA Marquee Awards Internship is a great opportunity for the right candidate to gain experience in an energetic and established non-profit organization. This in-person internship begins in late January-early February. We are looking for a candidate who can commit to an average of 12-15 hours per week and will be available through the CAPA Marquee Awards Showcase on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Key Performance Objectives

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with marketing and research projects.
• Various writing tasks.
• Staffing events of various kinds.
• Database development and input.
• Filing and photocopying.
• Various administrative tasks.
• Compiling and coordinating adjudication reports.
• Assisting with administration of master classes and workshops.
• Creating social media content.
• Assisting at CAPA Marquee Awards rehearsals May 4-May 13, 2026.

Learning Experiences:

• Learn how to design and manage complex projects.
• Acquire best practices for producing a high-profile, red-carpet event.
• Learn by observing select master classes and workshops with elite industry professionals including touring Broadway artists.
• Develop hands-on event planning experience.
• Learn day-to-day operations of performing arts non-profit organizations.
• Sharpen administrative and organizational skills.
• Gain experience in nonprofit and arts management.

Other Duties

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain an exhaustive listing of duties, responsibilities, and key performance objectives that are expected of the employee. These items may change, or new job-related items may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy a must.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
• Strong writing skills required.
• Ability to accurately enter data.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Credentials and Experience

• Current student working toward a degree in a related field.
• Advanced computer skills required, including experience with Office 365.
• Must be comfortable using various social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok
• Must be committed to fulfilling the mission of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in all Education & Engagement programs.

Special Requirements

• Successful completion of a background check, including BCI/FBI
• The majority of CAPA’s public events take place at night and weekends