The intern group was able to attend weekly sessions to learn about each department at Wolf Trap and departmental responsibilities. Not only did I get to learn about the Box Office as part of my internship, but I also got to learn about Government Affairs, Human Resources, Information Technology, and more.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to take on more of my own projects during my internship, but this was minor as I always had work to do.
Advice
Ask questions! Everyone who works at Wolf Trap is so kind and willing to help. Use the experience to learn as much as you can.
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Education Intern
May - August 2018 • Vienna, VA
What I liked
This internship allowed me to focus in on other aspects I like within the arts that I could pursue as a career. It also had me thinking about graduate school.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Special Events
September - December 2019 • Vienna, VA
What I liked
It was a perfect balance between office and hands-on work.
Wolf Trap also offers a lot of opportunities for interns like: (Mentor program, seminars of different departments, interview and resume support..etc)
What I wish was different
Because I was not a full-time intern it was sometimes hard to find out what has been completed in the meantime and what not.
Advice
Be more confident and don't hesitate to ask questions.
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Graphic Design Intern
May - August 2019 • Vienna, VA
What I liked
Great opportunity to learn from a team of experienced designers. Also a chance to work in an office space with a large team of people. You get the chance to create a few projects from start to finish.
What I wish was different
Overall, my experience was very memorable and positive. I can't think of anything I would have wanted to be different.
Advice
Make sure to know Wolf Trap's history and design style since you'll be working as an in-house designer—it helps to know what kind of projects you'll be designing. Medium–high Indesign skills are recommended, but the creative team will definitely help you if you need additional training. Skills in Photoshop and Illustrator are a plus.
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Usher
May - August 2018 • Vienna, VA
What I liked
My coworkers, of diverse ages and backgrounds. I also liked working outdoors.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Be friendly!
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Facility Rentals Intern
May - August 2017 • Vienna, VA
What I liked
The internship had a lot of valuable experiences, outside of just my day to day work.
What I wish was different
Nothing, this was a fabulous experience.
Advice
Always stay ahead of your work so that you can ask your supervisor for additional duties or try something in a different department. Also, take advantage of all of the great experiences and opportunities Wolf Trap has to offer.
