01 Sep Announcing the AVS Internship Program (AVSIP)
The American Viola Society announces the AVS Internship Program to provide college students and emerging professionals with the opportunity to contribute to AVS programs while developing their skills under the direct mentorship of a current AVS board member. This program replaces the previous AVS Youth Advisory Council with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in real-world applications and earn internship credentials along the way.
We encourage prospective applicants to review the AVS website to familiarize yourself with our programs and see which ones fit your areas of current expertise or desired growth. The AVS currently has need for interns in specific areas, including:
- AVS Recording Project (press releases, promotion)
- Database Development (Underrepresented Composer Database and Viola Ensembles Database)
- Conference Staffing (AVS Festival volunteers or ASTA/SAA booth staff)
- Communications (content creation, social media moderation, etc)
Applicants may also propose their own project or area of service, appropriate to their skills and interests.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, beginning September 15, 2025. A limited number of internships will be available each year.
This is an unpaid opportunity, but those who complete projects will receive a certificate of completion from the AVS as well as a one-year digital student AVS membership.
Complete guidelines are available here.
Once we have received your application, an AVS board member will contact you to schedule an interview to discuss your specific project or area of service.
Please direct inquiries to avsip@americanviolasociety.org.