Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers will participate in a variety tasks before & during the festival, centered around concerts (stage management, audio/video production, ushering), culinary events (receptions), outreach programs and operational functions, such as logistics and transportation.
Qualifications
Candidates with proven dependability, good organizational skills, and ability to work as a member of a team.
Dates
Year-Round & June 17 - 30, 2024, in New York City (flexible and subject to volunteer availability)
Benefits (only for in-person events)
Volunteers will receive free lunches, MTA metrocards, and concert tickets on the days they serve.
Specifics
Festival volunteer positions are unpaid and housing is not provided. If accepted, we will do our best to match your interests to a specific area of service; however, all volunteers should be willing to serve where needed.
Apply
Email the Volunteer Manager: volunteer@chelseamusicfestival.org. (No phone calls please.) Candidates should submit a one-paragraph statement of interest, a list of qualifications, dates/times of availability, and a reference with contact information. Please familiarize yourself with the teams below and list 2-3 you are most interested in joining.
Deadline: accepted year-round on a rolling basis
Click below for descriptions of our Internships:
PRODUCTION TEAM
Audio
Video
Lighting
Rehearsal Manager
Score Reader
Stage
Ushers
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Development - Year-Round Available
Marketing - Year-Round Available
Merchandise
Photography
Public Relations - Year-Round Available
Visual Art Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Artist Liaison & Green Room
Operations/Transportation
Scheduling
Ticketing
Chelsea Music Festival’s Internship Program was featured in the Fordham News! Read here!
“I really enjoyed what I did, and the environment there… I know what I want to do in life now, and I also have met people that I know that I could call if I ever need help.”
- Samantha Matthews (2021 Intern)