Overview
📅 Program Dates: May 27 – August 29, 2025
⏳ Application Deadline: February 3, 2025
Are you ready to make your mark in the performing arts world? Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, one of the most prestigious dance festivals globally, is opening its doors to the next generation of arts professionals! Join our 2025 Summer Intern Program, a career-launching opportunity decades in the making.
✨ Why Intern at Jacob’s Pillow?
This isn’t just any internship—it’s an immersive experience where you’ll:
- Dive into the action of a world-class festival, featuring breathtaking performances, artist talks, master classes, open rehearsals, and more.
- Learn from the best as you work side-by-side with seasoned arts professionals and gain practical skills that will set you apart.
- Expand your horizons with insights into the international performing arts field.
- Be inspired by the rich heritage of this National Historic Landmark in the stunning Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.
What You’ll Receive
- Free access to performances, dance classes, and special events.
- On-campus housing with single rooms and 3 free meals daily.
- A stipend of $2,856 (tax-exempt!) plus travel assistance of $100–$300, based on expenses.
- Professional growth opportunities, including career talks, staff-led seminars, and one-on-one mentoring.
Your Role in the 2025 Festival
As a Pillow Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s most prestigious dance festivals while gaining hands-on experience tailored to your interests. With 11 different departments to choose from, you can immerse yourself in areas like:
Archives / Audience Engagement
Be part of preserving dance history while engaging with visitors and managing archival materials.
Help expand our audience base by building strong community relationships and executing strategic initiatives.
Create meaningful programs for participants of all ages, combining event management and relationship-building skills.
Take charge of artist services and campus logistics in a fast-paced, multi-venue festival environment.
Shape our digital presence through email campaigns, website updates, and live stream support.
Deliver memorable experiences to guests by supporting ticketing, box office operations, and front-of-house activities.
Gain firsthand fundraising experience, assisting with donor events, membership programs, and VIP cultivation.
Be at the heart of the action, working on backstage operations, set-ups, and load-ins across multiple venues.
Help craft our public image by managing press materials, media coverage, and communications.
Support dancers and faculty during professional intensives, coordinating logistics and public events.
Capture the magic of the Festival with hands-on experience in video production and archival management.
This internship is not just an opportunity to learn—it’s a chance to contribute meaningfully to a globally renowned festival while expanding your professional network and exploring your passions.
Earn College Credit
College credit, work-study, independent study, or cooperative learning programs may be available through your school. Check with your registrar’s office to determine eligibility.
đź’ˇ Got Questions?
Get all the answers you need during our Zoom Info Session on January 8, 2025, at 8 PM EST. Meet current staff and gain insider insights into what makes this program so impactful.
đź”— Apply Today!
Ready to make your mark? Visit Jacob’s Pillow Internships to explore available roles and start your application. Be sure to review all required materials to ensure your submission is complete.