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INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Orchestra Operations Intern - Summer 2026

CompanyPittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

LocationPittsburgh

Work ModeOn Site

PostedFebruary 18, 2026

Internship Information

Core Responsibilities

The intern will support the Operations Department with daily orchestra tasks, focusing on preparations for the 2026 European Tour, the 26-27 Season, and assisting with Summer concerts. Key duties include drafting memos, database management, preparing concert materials, and shadowing operational staff.

Internship Type

intern

Company Size

201

Visa Sponsorship

Language

English

Working Hours

20 hours

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About The Company

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, known for its artistic excellence for more than 120 years, is credited with a rich history of the world’s finest conductors and musicians, and a strong commitment to the Pittsburgh region and its citizens. Past music directors have included Fritz Reiner (1938-1948), William Steinberg (1952-1976), André Previn (1976-1984), Lorin Maazel (1984-1996) and Mariss Jansons (1995-2004). This tradition of outstanding music directors was furthered in fall 2008, when Austrian conductor Manfred Honeck became music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony. The orchestra has been at the forefront of championing new American works, and gave the first performance of Leonard Bernstein’s Symphony No. 1 “Jeremiah” in 1944 and John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine in 1986. The Pittsburgh Symphony has a long and illustrious history in the areas of recordings and radio concerts. Its “Pittsburgh Live!” series with Reference Recordings has resulted in back-to-back Grammy Award nominations in 2015 and 2016. As early as 1936, the Pittsburgh Symphony radio broadcasts aired nationally and in the late 1970s it made the ground breaking PBS series “Previn and the Pittsburgh.” Since 1982, the orchestra has been heard through national network radio broadcasts on Public Radio International, produced by Classical WQED-FM, made possible by the musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. At home in historic Heinz Hall, the Pittsburgh Symphony offers a variety of musical experiences, including its BNY Mellon Grand Classics and PNC Pops series, FUSE@PSO series, Fiddlesticks Family Concerts series, specials, and numerous community engagement and education concerts throughout the region. With a long and distinguished history of touring both domestically and overseas since 1900 — including international tours to Europe, the Far East and South America—the Pittsburgh Symphony continues to be critically acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest orchestras.

About the Role

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) was founded over 125 years ago, performing its first concert at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Music Hall in 1896. Today, the PSO is one of the finest, most acclaimed orchestras in the world, having toured and recorded extensively throughout its history and boasts of multiple GRAMMY nominations and wins. It also owns and operates Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts, an historic movie theater which in 1971 became home to the PSO and the cornerstone of what is now called Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. In 2008-2009, Austrian conductor Manfred Honeck became the PSO’s ninth music director following in the luminous footsteps of Victor Herbert, Fritz Reiner, William Steinberg, André Previn, and Lorin Maazel, among others. In addition to presenting more than 100 performances each year at Heinz Hall, both with and without the Orchestra, PSO boasts award-winning Learning & Engagement programs that reach more than 30,000 youth and adults each year in and around the Western Pennsylvania region.

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE:

The Orchestra Operations Intern will be responsible for assisting the Operations Department with all day-to-day orchestra operations. Primary areas of responsibility include support for the 2026 European Tour, preparation for the 26-27 Season, and assisting with the PSO’s Summer concerts.
Reports to: Director of Orchestra Operations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with preparation for domestic and international tours. Draft departure memos; research venues and travel bulletins; assist with database entry, tracking, and reporting; generate sign-up sheets as assigned; compile content for management books; and assist with distributing key information to musicians and staff.
Assist the Personnel Department with PSO auditions.
Prepare media components and props for PSO concerts.
Assist with department organization; prepare drafts for 26-27 Season.
Shadow PSO concert duty both in and out of Heinz Hall.
Other duties/projects as assigned.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Develop a thorough understanding of Orchestra Operations concepts, including working with collective bargaining agreements and managing an orchestra schedule.
Experience with “hands-on” work backstage with the chance to shadow and observe PSO concert duty staff, musicians, and stagehands.
Knowledge of the schedule and structure of a full-time professional orchestra.
Skills in database management and data collection through OPAS, OPAS Online, and Jotform.

REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate must possess the ability to work independently as well as function as part of a collaborative team. Other requirements include:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, preferably with a performing arts focus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Comfortable handling confidential materials with discretion.
Confidence working with a broad variety of personalities and maintaining a professional demeanor.
Ability to work irregular hours, including some evenings and weekends.

COMPENSATION:

This is an unpaid internship, but the intern may qualify for pay through Federal Community Service Work Study, or may qualify for class credit. This position will average 20 hours per week.

Key Skills

Database EntryTrackingReportingMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizationAttention To DetailDiscretionProfessional DemeanorWorking IndependentlyTeam Collaboration