Intern – Community Arts Program

Job Description

Community Music Accounting & Operations Intern | Music with Marli

The Tone:
This is an internship role at Music with Marli, located in San Diego, CA, with hybrid work flexibility. Music with Marli is a community music educator and consultancy focused on growing music education programs. This role is crucial for an intern seeking to build a diverse portfolio by gaining hands-on experience in freelancer-style LLC accounting, community programming and budgeting research, and creative marketing.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship / Early Career
• Type: Part-time
• Location: Hybrid – San Diego, CA

• Mission: To support the growth and operational efficiency of community music education programs through financial management, market research, and strategic marketing efforts.
• Tech Stack: Google Analytics, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting & Financial Support: Assist in tracking daily program transactions, managing plan subscriptions, reconciling accounts, and preparing cost analyses and budget reports for community events.
• Program Development Research: Conduct market research to identify demand for new music programs and target demographics, alongside collecting and analyzing survey responses to evaluate program satisfaction.
• Content Creation & Promotion: Craft compelling, music-focused content for social media platforms, email newsletters, and websites, while also creating promotional assets for various music programs and workshops.
• Community Outreach & Partnerships: Support the planning of campaigns for premium music lessons and band programs, and connect with local music venues and brands to introduce creative collaborations.
• Marketing Performance Monitoring: Monitor engagement metrics to understand community resonance and inform future content and campaign strategies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a college-credit degree in Music, Education, Arts Administration, Marketing, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: Basic understanding of financial tracking or proficiency in Excel; keen interest in content creation and the impact of social media marketing.
• Skills: Highly organized with strong attention to detail, and a creative approach to problem-solving and content development.
• Bonus: A passion for music, education, and community building, with an interest in understanding self-employment and freelance business operations. Ability to work from Marli’s studio in La Mesa or Chula Vista at least one day per week, with remote work optional for two to three additional days.