Event Curation & Production Internship

Are you passionate about live events, music, culture, and community? Do you want hands-on experience producing a large-scale cultural festival from the inside out?Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest is seeking Event Curation & Production Interns for a hybrid (in-person + remote), unpaid internship running June 2026 – March 2027.This is a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience across every major function of festival production—while helping bring a powerful, community-rooted event to life in one of Chicago’s most historic neighborhoods.Company DescriptionBlack & Bronze Fest is Chicago’s premier celebration of Black joy, creativity, and entrepreneurship. With a strong cultural and community focus, the festival highlights Black artists, small businesses, and thought leaders through dynamic experiences featuring music, food, fashion, art, wellness, and family-friendly events. Dedicated to inspiring and empowering the community, the festival honors the past while shaping the future of Black excellence. Join us for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the richness of Black culture.Role DescriptionThis full-time internship role focuses on Event Curation & Production. The intern will support the planning, coordination, and execution of Black & Bronze Fest events. Responsibilities include assisting with event logistics, liaising with vendors, coordinating schedules, developing marketing materials, and ensuring a seamless on-ground experience for attendees. This hybrid position is based in Chicago, IL, with some remote work flexibility.Interns will rotate across key areas of festival production, including:Event curation & programmingMarketing & audience developmentSponsorships & partnershipsHospitality & guest experienceTechnical production & operationsTalent managementInternal communicationsCommunity engagementYou will:Support the planning and execution of the August 2026 festivalParticipate in weekly sessions, workshops, and team meetingsAssist with on-the-ground event promotion and outreachContribute to sponsorship activations and fulfillmentHelp execute a post-festival celebration eventCollaborate on a team-produced eventLead the curation and execution of your own event as part of a winter pop-up seriesBy the end of the internship, you will:Understand how to produce events end-to-endBuild skills in project management, marketing strategy, and live event operationsGain experience working with artists, sponsors, and community partnersLearn how to measure impact and analyze audience dataStrengthen your ability to lead, collaborate, and problem-solve in real timeWalk away with a portfolio-ready event you helped create (or led)QualificationsPassionate about music, culture, and community-centered workStrong Event Planning and Event Marketing skills to help organize, promote, and execute events effectivelyProficiency in Customer Service and Communication to ensure professional interactions and a positive guest experienceOrganized, proactive, and detail-orientedWilling to learn, take initiative, and think creativelyHighly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage tasks efficientlyPursuing or holding a degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field is a plusFamiliarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)Experience with Canva or basic design toolsInterest in marketing, branding, or audience engagementComfortable with public speaking or community outreachRequirements:Must be based in or able to travel to the Chicagoland area from June to early SeptemberAccess to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license are strongly preferredAvailability for key in-person datesHow to Apply1) Please send the following materials to and CC :ResumeCover Letter highlighting your skills and why you’re interested in the internship. If you have design, video editing, or event planning experience feel free to attach examples of your work. This is optional. Subject Line: INTERNSHIP APPLICANT [Your Name]Application Deadline: May 14, 20262) Schedule a preliminary interview for the week of May 18th at https://koalendar.com/e/meet-with-jessica-anderson Decisions will be made by the week of May 25th, and the internship will begin at the top of June.