Summer Festival Intern Program
Be a member of the team behind one of the world’s most prestigious dance festivals! The Summer Festival Intern Program offers hands-on experience and training while working alongside our administration, documentation, and production teams. Each year, around 27 interns become an integral part of the Festival’s success.
What Past Interns Have to Say
“Life-changing (sincerely!). Being surrounded by talented artists, skilled technicians, disciplined students, appreciative audiences, and finding a community of fantastic young professionals on such a historic land– that sort of thing changes a life like you’d never imagine.”
Tyler Anderson, Community Engagement Intern
“The Pillow’s relaxed but professional atmosphere is a dream come true. I came looking for a job but found a close-knit community of caring and devoted people intent on making magic happen.”
Ian Crowther, Marketing Intern
“Working at Jacob’s Pillow really helped me understand that there are so many jobs within the dance world I could pursue besides being a dancer, so I was inspired to look for jobs in different fields that still were connected to the arts.”
Alicia Love, Production Intern
Read More from Previous Interns
Day in the Life: Public Relations Intern
Learn how Public Relations Interns handle media coverage and performance program production. Read More
Day in the Life: Community Engagement Intern
See how Community Engagement Interns connect with artists, partners, and participants of all ages. Read More
Week in the Life: Company Management Intern
Get a glimpse into the diverse tasks of a Company Management Intern, from logistics to hospitality. Read More
Dancing in the Dark: The Production Team at Jacob’s Pillow
While artists dance onstage, another dance is happening behind the curtain. Read More
Life at the Pillow
As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience running the Festival and build lasting connections with peers, staff, and arts professionals. Curious? Check out our FAQs to learn more about intern life at the Pillow.
Applications for the Festival 2025 Season Are Now Closed
While applications are no longer being accepted, you can still explore the internship program to learn about the experience and prepare for future opportunities.
Need help preparing for a future application? Click here to learn more about how to apply to an internship.
Our Alumni
Alumni of the program have gone on to work at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, Baryshnikov Arts Center, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Boston Ballet, The Brookings Institution, Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv, Dance Magazine, Dance/USA, Edinburgh International Festival, Glimmerglass Festival, The Howard Gilman Foundation, Jacob’s Pillow Dance, The Joyce Theater, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, MASS MoCA, The Metropolitan Opera, Merce Cunningham Dance Company/Merce Cunningham Trust, New York City Center, New York Live Arts, New York Philharmonic, The New York Public Library, The New York Times, New Zealand Opera, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Spoleto Festival USA, Standard & Poor’s, Sundance Film Festival/Sundance Institute, University of the Arts Helsinki, Walt Disney Imagineering, Williams College, and YouTube, among others.