LSO Development & Marketing Intern Fall 2025
8-12 hours per week, some evenings and weekends
Paid Internship
Position Summary
The Development & Marketing Intern plays an important role in the implementation of LSO
fundraising events, donor activities, and marketing initiatives.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Work as directed by the LSO Marketing and Communications Manager to assist with
program creation including but not limited to Masterworks, Pops, Musician, and LSO at the
Robin Series.
• Attend LSO concerts and events, assisting with capturing footage that will be used for
social media.
• Assist in creating graphics for emails, social media, flyers, presentations, etc.
• Work as directed by LSO Development Manager on LSO donor special events, including
Fall Raffle and Open Rehearsals.
• Attend LSO concerts and events, assisting with planning, logistics, donor needs, and
event flow as assigned.
• Staff the LSO Maestro Lounge by greeting donors and monitoring access to the reception.
• Provide administrative support for all LSO fundraising activities as directed by LSO Development Manager.
• Call lapsed donors during direct mail appeal periods (September and December).
• Filing, mailing, printing, and other clerical and departmental duties as assigned
Experience, Personal Attributes and Competencies
• Interest in fundraising and marketing
• Confident and comfortable in communicating in-person and via phone, email, and mail.
• Ability to act with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Canva.
• Knowledge of basic design principles a plus.
• Knowledge of or interest in classical music and orchestras a plus.
• Team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• High energy with a positive attitude with the ability to provide superior customer
service internally and externally.
Work Location & Hours
The Lansing Symphony Office is in downtown Lansing. Normal business hours are 9 AM to 5 PM,
Monday through Friday. Office Hours of the Development & Marketing Intern can be flexible,
however the following events outside of normal working hours would be required:
• Friday, October 3: LSO Open Rehearsal at Wharton Center, 6:15 PM – 10 PM
• Saturday, October 4: LSO Concert at Wharton Center, 6:15 PM – 10 PM
• Thursday, October 16: LSO Reverse Raffle 2 PM – 11 PM
• Thursday, November 6: LSO Open Rehearsal at Wharton Center, 6:15 PM – 10 PM
• Friday, November 7: LSO Concert at Wharton Center, 6:15 PM – 10 PM
• Sunday, December 21: LSO Concert at Wharton Center, 2 PM – 5 PM
Interested candidates who cannot attend an event listed will still be considered.
How to Apply
Email your cover letter and resume to Courtney Millbrook at courtney@lansingsymphony.org.
Review of applications will begin on August 20, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.