To help students develop key skills and gain tangible experiences in preparation for their future careers in an evolving 21st century arts industry, the Peabody Internship Pathways program provides students with experiential learning in real-world industry settings through collaboration with internal Peabody departments and external employer partners. The academic year internship program offers mentored skill-building opportunities intended to enhance undergraduate and graduate students’ learning while simultaneously providing impactful career experiences and connections.
Info for Students
Apply to internships on- and off-campus to build your skills and expand your professional networks! Research shows that students with internship experience are more likely to find employment more quickly after graduation and remain employed in the arts.
Internships with Local Employers
Peabody partners with local arts organizations to provide real-world work experiences through remote, hybrid, and in-person internships with off-campus employers. 2024-2025 partners include:
Arts Every Day | Baltimore School for the Arts | Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | BSO OrchKids | Candlelight Concert Society | Community Concerts at Second | Living Classrooms: Ascend Through Music | Lorelai Ensemble | Maryland Citizens for the Arts | Maryland Opera | Opera Baltimore
Find available internships on SMILE (search "PIP") and apply by June 1, 2024.
On-Campus Internships at Peabody
Find Peabody departments that are hiring interns for the academic year.
Info for Employers
Through internships, students build career-enhancing skills and experiences, and your department benefits from focused intern roles that add value and capacity to your team.
Local Arts Employers
Partner with Peabody to create internships within your organization. Internships can encompass work related to administration, teaching, production, and more. Some organizations are eligible to receive reimbursement of a percentage of interns' wages when hiring Federal Work Study students.
Peabody Hiring Departments
Learn how to create on-campus internships for students at Peabody. This can involve creating new roles, or transitioning existing roles into internships.
