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

Operations Internship – Reports to Operations Director, Andrew Woodruff

The Operations Department, led by the Operations Director, is responsible for the planning, logistics, permitting, safety, and build of French Quarter Festival. The Operations Intern is an extension of the Operations Dept. and the Operations Director, and plays a vital role in planning and preparing for all aspects of French Quarter Festival. The role includes gaining a comprehensive knowledge of the Operations Department, accomplishing a variety of production-related tasks, and coordinating with vendors and suppliers. The Operations Intern will be privy to private and confidential material and contracts, and is expected to act professionally in all matters. In addition, they will play a critical role during load-in and setup of the event infrastructure, continuing on to a flexible ‘production assistant’ role during the event days.

PRE-FESTIVAL:

• Operations Intern will develop a comprehensive understanding of operations throughout the event via maps, production schedule, and contact list of suppliers, vendors, and staff.
• Operations Intern will create, review and analyze spreadsheets, maps, and documents for accuracy and errors.
• Operations Intern will be asked to complete both physical tasks (sorting signage, counting t-shirts, etc.) and computer based tasks for the duration of the internship.
• Operations Intern may sit-in on pre-production meetings and be asked to take notes and follow up with meeting attendees as needed.

DURING FESTIVAL:

• April 10-13,2025 (Must be available all day each day of event; 8AM -10PM) MANDATORY
• Operations Intern will support with venue representatives, and festival CREW throughout event.
• Intern will be responsible for driving golf carts on-site, on public streets, and within crowds, and must be comfortable doing so safely and patiently. Drivers license in good standing required.
• During the Festival, Intern spends a lot of time on his/her feet, reviewing the site for infrastructure errors, safety hazards, placing and adjusting signage, and other tasks as dictated in the production schedule and by Operations Director or Operations Coordinator(s).
• The Operations Intern will at times communicate directly with attendees as a representative of the festival organizers and/or the Operations Director, and must act with professionalism and discretion at all times.
• The Operations Intern may be tasked with supporting specific sub-departments within Operations, including but not limited to Site Operations, Sustainability, or Accessibility.

LOAD OUT/WRAP UP (if available):

• Assist in removing signage, equipment, supplies from festival sites back FQFI offices.
• Written wrap notes / recommendations for next year’s production.

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.