Community Engagement Intern - Summer 2026

An internship at DPAC provides engaging experiences for college students interested in a career that includes presenting and producing live entertainment events and or managing events at theaters and performing arts centers.

Internships are offered in a variety of departments, including Audience Services, Business Management, Marketing, Sponsorship Sales, and Ticketing.  

Students in our program work alongside DPAC staff with hands-on training, valuable learning opportunities with real-world business skills, and the opportunity to participate in special projects that contribute to DPAC’s success and ranking as one of the top-five theaters in America.

To qualify for a DPAC internship, a student’s internship must be tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework and the receipt of academic credit. Per the Fair Labor Standards Act, students in a DPAC internship are not classified as an employee and these opportunities are unpaid.

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The Community Engagement Intern will contribute in meaningful ways to DPAC’s Heart of the Arts programming, during which they will gain valuable experience that will prepare them for future careers.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the planning and organization of DPAC’s community educational programming:

The DPAC Rising Star Awards

DPAC’s Performing Arts Ambassadors

• DPAC’s Performing Arts Showstoppers
• Durham Wayfinders: Assisting with the planning and organization of Durham Wayfinders programming.
• Marketing: Assisting with maintaining social media presence for all of DPAC’s Heart of the Arts programming.
• Data Input: Support Community Engagement team with daily tasks and administrative duties.
• Other duties as assigned by the Community Engagement Department.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university.
• Based in the Raleigh-Durham area with reliable transportation.
• Letter from school confirming eligibility for college credit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Availability to work 10-15 hours per week at DPAC, including occasional weekends and special events.

Please note that all DPAC internships are unpaid and compensated through college credit.