CALL FOR SEASONAL INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS

2025 French Quarter Festival Presented by Chevron

FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVALS INC. IS CALLING FOR APPLICATIONS TO FILL FIVE (5) EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING INTERNSHIP POSITIONS, IN OFFICE AND ON SITE TO SUPPORT THE 2025 FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL.

TERM: October or November 2024, through April 2025. Flexible hours with a mutually agreeable schedule, Monday through Friday. An expectation of a minimum of 4 hours per week time commitment (more for Marketing Internship), working in-person at the organization's French Quarter office. Additionally applicants must be available to work all four (4) days of the event – April 10-13, 2025 (Thurs-Sun). Expect event days to involve long hours and physical, outdoor labor.

BENEFITS: Experiential learning internship. Unpaid. This internship is an invaluable learning opportunity for those interested in gaining hands-on experience in professional, large-scale live event production and/or nonprofit administration. Free parking provided at the FQFI office in the French Quarter throughout the duration of internship. A one-time $1,000 stipend will be supplied to Interns upon successful completion of all requirements, including participating on Event Days. Meals provided on event days only. FQFI does not offer formal educational credits for these internships, however Interns may use the experience towards required internship hours at their college, university, church, community groups, etc. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong Organizational Skills
• Strong Internal Time Management 
• Strong Communication Skills
• Independent Decision Making
• Reliable transportation to French Quarter
• Willingness to take on new tasks
• Working laptop computer 
• Ability to Lift up to 30lbs
• Massive Attention to Detail
• Strong Skills in MS Office Applications and Google Drive Suite
• Team Player 

EXPECTATIONS:  All Interns/Crew/Staff are expected to act in a kind and professional manner at all times. FQF is a family friendly festival and that respect for our fans is mirrored in how we treat our crew, volunteers, vendors, musicians, sponsors, and neighbors. During the Event, Intern must be comfortable communicating via handheld radio, lifting up to 30lbs, and interacting with the public. Intern will be required to report and document incidents if observed during production. If driving a golf cart Intern will be required to have a valid driver’s license on their person at all times. 

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

Development Dept - Fundraising Internship – Reports to Development Director, Karin Curley

The Development Department (Fundraising) Intern will assist in a variety of tasks essential to producing French Quarter Festival and operating a nonprofit organization. The role will provide opportunities to learn about nonprofit fundraising strategies, including donation campaigns, sponsorships, revenue generation via merchandise sales and more. Intern may be asked to coordinate with valuable sponsors and community partners to accomplish time-sensitive tasks. Development Department interns will be privy to private and confidential material and contracts, and are expected to act discreetly and professionally in all matters. Intern will play a critical role during load-in, setup and execution of Event, assisting with production tasks related to the merchandise and performance sponsorship programs, as well as other Development Department activities.

• PRE-FESTIVAL: Weekly office hours are flexible; minimum of 4 consecutive hours per week required. Tasks and learning opportunities will be related to the following: 
• • Donor database management
  • Fundraising campaign planning and execution
  • Donor communications and engagement
  • Sponsorship sales, contracting and execution
  • Merchandise sales and marketing, inventory management, e-commerce, & order fulfillment
  • Event production advance operations such as credentialing, sponsor deliverable fulfillment, supplies and equipment management, communication prep, etc.
• LOAD-IN: The week leading up to Event, intern will begin to work in the field, assisting in merchandise distribution and booth set-up, distributing advance sponsor deliverables, prepping and staging for on-site deliverables; elsewhere as needed. 
• DURING FESTIVAL: 4/10/25 - 4/13/25, approx. 8AM - 9PM (will vary). During the Event, interns will be in the field assisting in the execution of departmental plans and generally lending a hand where needed. Intern should be prepared for long days, but plenty of breaks and downtime will be available for exploring the Festival! Experiences may include: working with staff and crew to problem solve and respond to stakeholder needs; completing time-sensitive production tasks like sponsor banner deployment; monitoring sponsor hospitality & activation components; assisting with merchandise sales and inventory management; documenting deliverable execution for reporting purposes etc.
• LOAD OUT/WRAP UP: Pick up signage, equipment, and supplies from festival sites and bring back to FQFI offices. Organize and inventory merchandise. Debrief and wrap notes.
  
  

HOW TO APPLY

• Apply directly by emailing both FrontDesk@FQFI.ORG and Andrew@FQFI.ORG in one single email
• Include your full name and ‘2025 Internship Application’ in the subject line of your email
• Include a resume or CV and (2) references – REQUIRED
• Note which position(s) you are applying for. Applicants may apply to be considered for all available positions, but only one individual will be selected for each position.
• Cover letter or personal statement of interest strongly encouraged.
• Please review your availability for the dates of the position(s) you are seeking, prior to applying:
• Applications accepted on a rolling basis starting Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 - until all positions are filled.
• Interviews will be conducted virtually in the Fall of 2024 - until all positions are filled.

ABOUT FQFI

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) annually produces three festivals: French Quarter Festival, Satchmo SummerFest, and Holidays New Orleans Style. FQFI is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the Vieux Carré and the City of New Orleans through high quality special events and activities that showcase the culture and heritage of this unique city, contribute to the economic well-being of the community, and instill increased pride in the people of New Orleans. FQFI is run by a non-profit organization team of eight individuals who are the leaders of their own respective departments. French Quarter Festival is the largest free festival in the South and featured 22 stages of live music in 2024. Visit FQFI.ORG to learn more.