Intern

Update: This position is now closed. Thank you for your interest.

Part time, temporary
February-August 2023

The Maha intern will support the co-executive directors on a range of initiatives for the 2023 Maha Festival event season. This is a general internship offering an opportunity for skills development across a comprehensive range of departments, including operations, marketing and communications, and community management.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in learning about arts & culture nonprofits and the music industry. Areas of focus include project management, logistics, promotional support, research, and administrative-oriented tasks. A demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work independently are essential.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to be present at the Maha office in North Downtown Omaha for approximately 10 hours per week, February through August.
Increased availability during the month of July for Maha’s annual flagship festival as well as pre- and post-festival engagements
Assist with festival operations, including vendor relations, supply ordering, inventory, signage coordination, and on-site event logistics
Assist with promotional efforts, with an emphasis on nontraditional marketing campaigns and digital content management (photo cataloging, video production support, data tracking, report preparations)
Assist with sponsor and donor relations and community partnerships by supporting on-site festival needs, preparing reports, and distributing ticket packages
General project coordination and record-keeping support
Occasionally carry out other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience or relevant coursework in nonprofit administration, business, marketing, communications, or related field
Prior experience in an office setting is helpful
Familiarity with Google Workspace products (Drive, Documents, Sheets, Calendar)
Proficiency in Adobe programs is helpful but not required
Detail-oriented
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Junior or senior status in college with a pending degree in nonprofit administration, business, marketing, communications, or related field, or,
Recent college graduate with a degree in nonprofit administration, business, marketing, communications, or related field

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, DESIGNATIONS, EQUIPMENT:

Valid Driver’s License
Willingness to use own computer equipment
Willingness to use own smartphone with available memory space and working camera

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May be required to drive for meetings and to gather items for events. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

POSITION TYPE:

Part-time Temporary: February through August, approximately 10 hours/week, $17/hour

TO APPLY:

Please send your resume and brief cover letter expressing what excites you most about this opportunity to intern@mahafestival.com. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

The Organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate in hiring, firing, promotion, pay or any other term or condition of employment on any protected status as set forth by federal, state or local law, and may include such factors such as race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, ancestry, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other protected status. YFC prohibits discrimination based on an employee’s or a prospective employee’s genetic screening or testing information. Any employee who is aware of discriminatory conduct or who has any concern about a possible violation of this policy should immediately report the concern to their supervisor and/or the YFC Board President.

ABOUT:

Maha is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on bringing people together by curating and producing cultural experiences that positively impact the city of Omaha. Since its inaugural event in 2009, Maha Festival has welcomed more than 150 music acts, dozens of speakers, and attendees from all 50 states, all fueled by a dedicated group of hundreds of amazing volunteers.