Menlo School · 1 month ago
Marketing and Design Intern
Atherton, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17.50/hr - $17.50/hr
Start in 2026 SummerMenlo School is seeking a Marketing and Design Intern for its 2026 summer festival. The intern will learn about the operations of a major arts organization while gaining hands-on experience in marketing, design, customer relations, and arts management.
Education
Responsibilities
Publication production – work with the designer, proofreader, and Director of Marketing and Communications in the creation of the festival program book. Includes coordination and routing of content; image selection and preparation; proofreading and review; layout of artwork and preparation of files for press
Designing Advertising artwork – create print and web advertisements for media outlets per advertising schedule
Digital marketing, website content, and social media – work with the Director of Marketing and Communications on email marketing, create and post content to the festival website and other websites in an effort to increase visibility for the summer festival
Social media – produce graphics, edit videos, and write copy to promote festival events on different platforms
Festival collateral – layout, design, and coordinate production of festival collateral materials, including invitations, press materials, postcards, signage, program inserts, and other materials as needed
Public relations – Work with a public relations agency on outreach to local media, edit press releases, and update press image galleries
On-the-ground marketing – create and execute a plan to increase the festival's visibility in the local community; includes distributing flyers, posters, brochures, and other materials in target locations
Image production and organization – throughout the festival, work with a photographer to select and edit images for press publication, organize and catalog images, helping to build a collection of high-quality festival images for future use
Onsite festival marketing – coordinate marketing and signage needs at select special events
Qualification
Required
Advanced graphic design skills
Writing skills
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills
Ability to use design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Ability to use Microsoft Excel
Impeccable attention to detail
Positive energy and a willingness to be a team player
Ability to work independently but integrate with a larger, cohesive team
Sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, and flexibility with different personalities and working styles
Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs
Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Open to receiving feedback and guidance throughout the internship
Preferred
Video editing experience (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar)
Interest in classical music or the performing arts
Benefits
Comprehensive group insurance plans
Retirement plan with exceptional employer contributions
Lunch on site during the festival
On-the-job training and hands-on experience working with the organization’s staff in a professional, supportive environment
A broad perspective on the many components that form an internationally renowned classical music festival
Free tickets to select performances, subject to availability and schedule demands
Career development assistance
College credit, work study, independent study, and/or cooperative learning programs may be available through your college or university.
Company
Menlo School
Menlo School’s mission is to empower students to explore and expand their interests, develop the skills necessary for success in college.
Founded in 1915
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dorothy Zhang
Founder of Menlo's Women in Engineering Science & Technology (MWEST) club
Isabel Prado-Tucker
WINS (Women in STEM) Club Founder and Co-Leader
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