2010 Summer Internships

Are you interested in music, marketing, or making a difference in the community?

Rush Hour Concerts at St. James Cathedral, one of Chicago’s hottest new arts organizations, is looking for talented, culturally curious and creative interns for its exciting 11th season in 2010 to work in marketing, development, concert production, and audience outreach.

Rush Hour offers a burst of culture specifically designed for busy, contemporary lifestyles (like yours).  Concert events – FREE – take place every Tuesday evening during the summer, with a pre-concert reception beginning at 5:15 p.m. and a 30-minute concert following at 5:45 p.m.

Rush Hour offers a fast-paced, fun environment where you will have direct, hands-on experience in:

• media placement strategy/implementation
• grassroots marketing, including brochure production and distribution
• creation and implementation of online marketing materials, including weekly emails and website development and management
• donor solicitation and cultivation
• cultivation of business and community partnerships
• community partnership development and coordination of community outreach events
• creating and coordinating audience outreach efforts to diverse communities
• concert/special event production, including artist coordination, program booklet production, and reception production

You’ll have a chance to work with some of Chicago’s finest classical musicians, community leaders, top marketing and fundraising professionals, and a small, passionate, and very creative staff–and it’s great resume experience to boot!

Rush Hour’s office is only 2 blocks from the Red Line train, is close to several bus routes, and is nearby charming neighborhood restaurants.  The concert venue (St. James Cathedral) is a stunning architectural gem located just steps off the Magnificent Mile.  You’ll also have a chance to work in and experience many of Chicago’s other distinctive neighborhoods.

You should be hard working and a team player, be detail oriented, have a positive attitude, and have an interest in music (doesn’t have to be classical). Strong interpersonal communication, writing, editing, research, and organizational skills are required.  You should have computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet research, as well as the ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage time while accomplishing multiple tasks.

The internship will begin mid-May and will end late August.  Accommodations needing to be made due to school schedules can be discussed. The position is part-time (25 hours/week); stipend to be determined.

Please email your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you’re interested in working for Rush Hour, what unique talents you’ll bring to our team, and your schedule availability to jobs AT rushhour.org.

For more information about Rush Hour, please continue to explore our website.