“Cantata Singers is not just a choral organization where people come to hear great music.   It's a community of passionate musicians that can open your heart and your mind to find a new way to connect to music through the ages.”—Jeffry George, Executive Director
What we look for in our staff: the ability to imagine, the energy to create and explore new ways to promote classical music.

Employment and Internship

Cantata Singers has no open employment opportunities at this time.

Internships

Marketing and Public Relations Internship

Cantata Singers is seeking a marketing and public relations student intern for Summer 2011.

WHO WE ARE and WHAT WE DO 
Cantata Singers was founded in 1964 to perform the cantatas of J.S. Bach—a body of works largely unknown at that time. Since then the group has expanded its horizons to include repertoire from the 17th century to the present day. Winner of the ASCAP/Chorus America Award for Adventurous Programming of Contemporary Music, the organization is dedicated to challenging programming and the commissioning of new works, including John Harbison’s Pulitzer Prize-winning The Flight Into Egypt. The group has also recorded music of Schütz, J.S. Bach, Stravinsky, and many contemporary composers. Under the musical direction of David Hoose, the 44-member Cantata Singers chorus and orchestra presents a four-program subscription series in New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, as well as a chamber series under the direction Allison Voth. In addition to concerts, Cantata Singers sponsors an educational program called Classroom Cantatas, which enables students in public schools to compose, rehearse, and perform their own songs. Read more about Cantata Singers and our programs at www.cantatasingers.org.

WHAT WE OFFER 
Cantata Singers is seeking a summer intern to assist with marketing and public relations for its 2011-2012 Season. Interns have the opportunity to see from the inside how a small nonprofit arts organization is run, with exposure to all aspects of nonprofit management including concert production, general administration, fundraising and development, and finance. Tasks will include interaction with staff, board, volunteers, patrons, and artists.

Marketing: Provide support to the Director of Development in all marketing and public relations efforts for the 2011-12 concert performances; update website content; update social media and calendar listings; research and work on other marketing opportunities.

General Operations: Assist Executive Director and General Manager with day-to-day office operations, including potential tasks in customer service (taking ticket and subscription orders by phone, answering customer inquiries); and general administration.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• 30 to 40 hours per week , with flexible scheduling available
• Availability from at least June 1 to August 1, 2011
• Creativity, initiative, and strong attention to detail
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of the performing arts patron is a plus
• Ability to work independently
• Marketing students (or related area of study) preferred

WHO MAY APPLY

• Undergraduate students (must have completed 1 year of study or equivalent)
• Graduate students

COMPENSATION, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION
Cantata Singers does not offer compensation for this internship. Housing is the responsibility of the student, although guidance in this matter is available. Cantata Singers’ office is located in Cambridge, MA and is easily accessible by bus and by metro (the “T”). For more information regarding Boston transportation, please visit the MBTA website at www.mbta.com.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• A cover letter
• A resume listing relevant courses, previous experience, and special skills. No transcripts please.

APPLICATION DEADLINES
Complete applications must be received, not postmarked, by April 30, 2011. Cantata Singers will confirm receipt of complete application via email.

HOW TO REACH US
Contact: Jim Marko, Development Director
Email:  jmarko@cantatasingers.org     *Submitting applications via email is strongly encouraged!
Mailing Address:  161 First Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Website: www.cantatasingers.org