Ravinia, North America's oldest music festival, stands today as its most musically diverse, presenting over 140 different events throughout the summer. These concerts run the gamut from Yo-Yo Ma to John Legend to the annual summer residency of the nation's finest orchestra, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

The 36-acre park is nestled in a gently wooded area that makes it an enchanting place to experience music. Guests can bring their own picnics or eat at one of the park restaurants.

Our Mission

As a nonprofit organization, community outreach and music education initiatives are our mission. Over 75,000 people are served through Ravinia's Reach*Teach*Play programs each year, ensuring that great music remains accessible to all.

The Reach*Teach*Play internship offers an opportunity to gain experience in the fields of community engagement, education programming, and event coordination for a non-profit arts organization. The primary responsibility of the Reach*Teach*Play Intern is to assist with the administrative duties, coordination and implementation of various education initiatives. Interns will work under the supervision of the department program managers.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Music Discovery Performances at Ravinia

• Coordinate logistics six days of student performances at Ravinia and assist with on-site event set-up and execution.

Opportunity Lawn Pass Program

• Coordinate the distribution of lawn passes to over 100 social service and nonprofit organizations: process and track program applications, and generate reports.

• Prepare and mail communications and provide customer service to program participants.

• Coordinate visits to Ravinia by program participants (some evening and weekends required). 

KidsLawn

• Coordinate set-up/break-down and on-site operation of outdoor children’s activities.

• Conduct regular inventory of program supplies and reorder items when necessary.

• Recruit and schedule volunteers.

Teacher Institute

• Assist with the 3-day teacher training conference.

• Prepare event plans and logistical documents.

• Secure needed workshop materials for various music education presenters.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics:

• Strong interest in community development and education.  

• Interest in, and knowledge of music preferred

• Diligent work ethic

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent. At least two years of college experience preferred.


• Coursework in Music Education, Arts Administration or Communications preferred.