Internships at the NFA

Internship Description

The NFA is seeking an intern to join our team as we prepare for the 2025 NFA Convention, August 7-10, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Atlanta, GA.

The internship is in two parts:

• The first part, the 16-week office internship, starts on April 14 and continues through August 2.
• The second part of the internship takes place at the convention, the week of Monday, August 4.

Music students, flute students, and arts administration students at the bachelors or masters level are encouraged to apply. 

Part 1: In-Office (Chicago, April 14 – August 1, 2025)

For the office internship, Interns are expected to work 12 hours per week – which includes one day in the office in downtown Chicago and the remaining hours as remote work, to be completed on a pre-agreed schedule and location.

The Office intern will gain hands-on experience in a variety of key areas, including member services, convention planning, marketing, and general administration. Specific areas include assisting with registration-related inquiries and administration, preparation of merchandise and signage for the NFA lounge at the convention, writing informational material for convention attendees, and general administration. The intern works primarily with the Office and Convention Associate and the Membership Manager on convention administration and preparation.

Interns should be hard working, detail oriented, and have a positive attitude. Strong interpersonal communication, writing, editing, and organizational skills are required. Candidates should have proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and the ability to learn new programs and software, as well as the ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage time while accomplishing multiple tasks.

The office intern must be located within commuting distance of the downtown office in Chicago for the duration of the office internship.

Part 2: At the Convention (Atlanta, August 5 – August 11, 2025)

The intern will join the NFA admin team in Atlanta for the convention.

Duties during this part of the internship will include the following:

• Preparing and setting up the NFA lounge in the exhibit hall, with the Office and Convention Associate

• Shifts at the NFA lounge 

• Registration administration as needed by the Membership Manager

• General administration with the NFA staff team

Dates

Chicago office: April 14 – August 1, 2025

Convention: Tuesday, August 5 – Monday, August 11, 2025

Pay:

Office internship: 

• Stipend for office internship April 14 – August 1: Approx. $2,880 based on $15 per hour for 16 weeks

• College credit available

• NFA membership

• Transportation and parking is not provided

Convention internship:

• $200 for week of the convention, August 5 – August 10

• Convention registration

• Hotel accommodation Tues - Sunday

• Economy air travel from Chicago to Atlanta (local transportation not provided)

• Per-diem for meals at $54 per day

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your resume, and a cover letter telling us your availability to complete both parts of the internship, why you are interested in working for the National Flute Association, and what unique talents you will bring to our team, to the Executive Director, jclarke@nfaonline.org. NFA welcomes applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2025.