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Internship Opportunity: Intern to the Festival Director — Boston Celtic Music Festival (BCMFest)
Presented by Club Passim
Location: Remote (Boston-based applicants preferred but not required)
Dates: October – mid-January (3.5 months)
Time Commitment: ~10 hours per week
Compensation: Unpaid; college credit available
About BCMFest:
The Boston Celtic Music Festival (BCMFest), presented by Club Passim, is an annual celebration of the rich heritage of Celtic music and dance, showcasing local and regional artists in venues across Cambridge and Somerville. The festival will take place January 14–17, 2027.
Position Overview:
BCMFest seeks a motivated and organized intern to work closely with the Festival Director. This is a hands-on learning opportunity to gain behind-the-scenes experience in arts administration and festival production. The intern will support a wide range of festival operations with a focus on marketing, volunteer coordination, and on-the-ground event assistance during the festival weekend.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with the Festival Director in planning and executing marketing strategies (social media, graphic design, email newsletters, outreach, etc.).
- Assist with recruiting, scheduling, and managing festival volunteers.
- Attend and contribute to weekly check-in calls with the Festival Director and bi-monthly committee meetings.
- Be on-site during the festival weekend (January 14–17) to help ensure smooth operations, particularly with the volunteers and assistance to the Festival Director.
- Other tasks as needed to support the success of BCMFest.
Qualifications:
- Interest in Celtic or Folk music, arts/music festivals, or nonprofit arts administration.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Reliability and commitment to meet deadlines.
- Availability for weekly virtual meetings and flexible hours leading up to the festival.
- Must be available and present for the duration of the festival (January 14–17).
To Apply:
Please submit a brief cover letter and resume outlining your interest and relevant experience to Summer McCall (Festival Director) at bcmfest@passim.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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