Detroit Strategy Applebaum Internship

Detroit Strategy Applebaum Internship Program Job Description

Department: Learning and Engagement

Work Location: Hybrid, with in-person locations including the DSO and Detroit Neighborhoods

Wages: $3,000 for the internship experience, paid in two installments

Internship Dates: June & July 2026 (We have two internship positions available)

The Organization: The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is known internationally for trailblazing performances, collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists, and a deep commitment to serving our community. Making its home in historic Orchestra Hall at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, the DSO actively pursues its vision to be an inclusive and culturally relevant community where all people can experience their world through music.

The DSO is a complex organization. Operating 365 days per year in historic Orchestra Hall, one of America’s most acoustically perfect concert halls, we are a performing arts institution, an educational facility, and a community center. We are governed by an independent Board of Directors and employ both union and non-union employees as musicians, stage crew, and administrative staff. Creating a unified culture throughout the institution is an organizational imperative, and we are guided by our values of excellence, diversity, resilience, collaboration, and innovation. The DSO is also deeply invested in the city of Detroit; through our Detroit Strategy initiative, we are expanding the DSO’s participation in the growth and well-being of the city.

The DSO offers a unique, fast-paced working environment, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information visit www.dso.org.

Position Summary: The Detroit Strategy Intern plays an important role in the DSO’s connection with our hometown city of Detroit. They are crucial in supporting local partnerships and initiatives, especially our unique musical experiences that bring DSO musicians and local artists into Detroit neighborhoods. The intern assists with marketing, scheduling, logistics, production, evaluation, and facilitation as a part of the Community and Learning team at the DSO.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support grassroots marketing of Detroit musical experiences
• Organize partner program planning, including scheduling and communications; facilitate and support NW Goldberg Music in the Park educational series
• Create visuals for event planning, including maps and directional materials
• Organize and assist with distribution of instruments for students in Detroit
• Keep accurate partner records and planning notes in Microsoft Excel
• Support the collection of qualitative and quantitative data from musical experiences
• Provide day-of-event staffing, including set-up and break-down, volunteer and partner direction, and activity/resource facilitation as needed
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Passion for engaging with residents and organizations in the city of Detroit through artistic experiences
• Fluency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Zoom
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and follow directions
• Ability to act independently, take initiative, and meet changing priorities
• Successful experience working in, and contributing to, a collaborative, team environment
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience or interest in data management, marketing, music education, or music technology
  
  

Additional Information:

• This is a stipend-based position available to current undergraduate sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in a Michigan college or university
• Successful candidates must be available to work a varying schedule, including nights and weekends, to meet the needs of the DSO’s performance schedule
  
  

Physical Requirements: This role often works in an office environment and frequently has prolonged periods of sitting and looking at a computer screen. Additional physical requirements include:

Seldom

5% - 25%

Occasionally

26% - 50%

Periodically

51% - 75%

Frequently

76% - 100%

Standing

x

Walking

x

Prolonged Sitting

x

Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.

x

Lifting/carrying 10 - 25 lbs.

x

Lifting/carrying 26 - 50 lbs.

Lifting/carrying more than 50 lbs.

Pushing/Pulling

x

Climbing

Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/

Crawling

x

Reaching

x

Manual dexterity

Driving a Motorized Vehicle

x

Repetitive Motions

x

Primary Reporting Responsibility: Detroit Harmony Partnership & Services Coordinator