2026 Season Internships
Production Management Internships - 2
Organization: City Park Jazz Denver
Location: Denver, Colorado - City Park Pavilion
About City Park Jazz Denver:
City Park Jazz Denver is a non-profit organization dedicated to producing free jazz concerts for the community in the beautiful setting of City Park, Denver. With a mission to celebrate jazz music and cultivate a vibrant cultural scene, we host weekly concerts during the summer months, featuring local and nationally recognized jazz artists.
Job Description:
City Park Jazz Denver is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Front of House Production Intern to join our team for the upcoming summer season. This internship provides an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience in event production, community engagement, and non-profit function within the dynamic world of arts and culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Advance Event Planning & Communication: Collaborate with the production team to plan and organize weekly jazz concerts, including logistical arrangements such as venue setup, infrastructure management, and artist coordination.
On-site Support: Provide support during concert events, including setup, artist green room management, merchandise management, teardown, and ensuring smooth operations throughout the event duration.
Safety and Security: Maintain a safe and secure working environment backstage, ensuring that all access is managed appropriately, equipment is properly secured, and that safety protocols are followed.
Community Outreach: Engage with the local community to promote City Park Jazz events, distribute promotional materials, assist with social media presence, and facilitate connections with sponsors, vendors, and attendees.
Creative Input: Contribute creative ideas for enhancing the concert experience, attracting a diverse audience, and fostering a sense of community engagement.
Commitment:
Production Meetings: Every 3rd Wednesday per month April - September, 6:15 - 8 pm (video call or in-person)
Events: Every Sunday, 6/7 - 8/2 3:00 pm - load out complete, usually but not always around 10 pm. May miss up to 2 events.
Qualifications:
Interest in live event production, stage management, or related field and enthusiasm for promoting cultural events within the community.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Proficiency in Google Drive and familiarity with social media platforms.
Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends during concert events.
Must be currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a relevant educational program (e.g., Arts Management, Event Planning, Communications, etc.).
Physical ability to lift and move heavy equipment safely.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of quality.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take direction from supervisors.
Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends during concert events.
Must be currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a relevant program (e.g., Theatre Production, Audio Engineering, Event Management, etc.).
Benefits:
$2500 season stipend
Hands-on experience in event production and non-profit management.
Opportunity to network with local industry professionals and artists.
Insight into the workings of a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting arts and culture.
Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their relevant experience and explaining their interest in the position to ackermanhb@gmail.com. Please include "Production Internship Application" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until April 13th, 2026.
Join City Park Jazz Denver and be part of bringing the vitality of jazz music to the heart of the community!
