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2025-2026 CMS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The College Music Society promotes music teaching and learning, musical creativity and expression, research and dialogue, and diversity and interdisciplinary interaction. A consortium of college, conservatory, university, and independent musicians and scholars interested in all disciplines of music, the Society provides leadership and serves as an agent of change by addressing concerns facing music in higher education. Throughout its programs and operations, The College Music Society promotes and ensures equity and opportunity for its members and employees.
Position: CMS Administrative Intern
Location: Remote (with onsite event attendance during the 2025 CMS National Conference and the 2026 CMS Summit)
Duration: June 2025 – May 2026 (Flexible)
Hours: 10-15 hours per week
Compensation: $17/hour
Internship Overview:
The College Music Society is excited to announce the opening of a paid Administrative Internship for the 2025-2026 academic year. This internship aims to provide arts administration experience and professional development opportunities to a current student or recent graduate in music, arts administration, or a related field.
This internship is entirely remote, with the exception of onsite engagement at the 2025 CMS National Conference in Spokane, WA, in November 2025, and the 2026 CMS Summit in Houston, TX in January 2026. The suggested start date is June 1, 2025, but can be flexible according to the needs of the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
CMS Conference Assistance: Support the CMS Conference Planner in organizing National, Chapter, and International conferences. Tasks may include program planning, logistics coordination, communication with registrants, and on-site support. The CMS Administrative Intern should plan to join CMS in person for the 2025 CMS National Conference in Spokane, WA. Expenses related to travel and accommodation for the conference will be provided by CMS.
CMS Summit Assistance: Support the CMS President, CMS Executive Director, and CMS Director of Operations in organizing the 2026 CMS Think-Tank Summit. Tasks include program support, creation of social media campaigns, communication with registrants, and onsite assistance during the event. The CMS Administrative Intern should plan to join CMS in person for the 2026 Think Tank Summit in Houston, TX (1/16 – 1/18). Expenses related to travel and accommodations for the conference will be provided by CMS.
Social Media and Operations Coordination: Work directly with the CMS Director of Operations to create social media content across platforms, contributing to the Society’s digital presence. Additional administrative and operational tasks will be assigned on an as-needed basis in alignment with the intern’s professional development goals.
Digital Publishing Support: Collaborate with the CMS Web Specialist and CMS Symposium Editor to compile, edit, and publish the College Music Symposium, CMS’s digital, peer-reviewed academic research journal.
Professional Development Opportunities:
Gain firsthand insights into the workings of an international membership organization with a focus on music in higher education
Interface and network with music faculty and students from across the country and internationally
Assist in the development, planning, and implementation of professional conferences
Engage and collaborate with CMS elected and appointed leadership and gain an understanding of organizational strategic goals
Qualifications of successful candidates:
Must be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a music, arts administration, or related program
Interest in and knowledge of the music field, including familiarity with current trends in academic music, music performance, and/or music research
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the organization, including staff colleagues, elected leadership, and CMS members
Reporting:
The Administrative Intern will report directly to the Director of Operations but will interface with all members of the CMS Staff (Executive Director, Conference Planner, Web Specialist, Director of Membership, and Director of Information Technology)
Application Process:
To apply, please complete an application via Submittable.
https://music.submittable.com/submit/f71687e0-ed3c-40e0-a66d-44294ad846e9/2025-2026-cms-administrative-internship
The Submittable portal will require candidates to submit the following materials:
1. A cover letter that highlights your interest in and preparation for the internship
2. Resume/CV
3. (2) professional references
Please do not submit any application materials through means other than the Submittable job portal linked below.
Questions? Please reach out to Hannah Pearson at operations@music.org or call (406)721-9616 and we’ll be happy to help.
To apply for this job please visit music.submittable.com.