Applications for the 2026 Summer Season are closed.
Each year, Festival Napa Valley invites recently graduated high school and current college students to apply for its Youth Corps internship program — a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in performing arts production and administration during the Festival’s dynamic Summer Season.
During Summer Season, a select cohort joins the Festival team to support major events and educational initiatives. Youth Corps interns work behind the scenes as production assistants alongside Festival staff and volunteers in a fast-paced, creative environment, contributing to the success of the season’s wide array of events and programs such as Novack Concerts for Kids, Music & Wellness Summit, Taste of Napa, Meet the Musician sessions, and the Arts for All Gala.
In June and July, Youth Corps Production Assistants will:
- Assist with the production of community and education programs
- Support box office and administrative operations
- Provide production support for concerts and special events
- Represent Festival Napa Valley as a community ambassador at outreach events in Napa Valley
- Build valuable job skills while working collaboratively across departments
- Learn about non-profit performing arts and education organizational administration
- Be mentored by Festival Napa Valley staff.
This is an exceptional opportunity for those passionate about the arts to acquire meaningful pre-professional work experience.
Eligible Applicants must:
- Be 18 years of age or older by first day of internship
- Reside in Napa County during the internship period (the Festival does not offer housing)
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or work authorization through specific immigration status
- Possess a valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and access to reliable personal transportation
- Have an interest in the performing arts and arts program administration
- Have a working knowledge of standard office procedures and etiquette
- Possess strong public speaking and communication skills
- Be computer literate (email, Google Drive, digital timecards, Canva)
- Be organized and punctual and possess the ability to prioritize tasks quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Be able to lift 50 lbs
- Be open to working during key work periods (listed below)
- Commit to the Festival Napa Valley Youth Corps Code of Conduct
For information, email education@festivalnapavalley.org.
