Marketing, Sales & Communications Intern

Position:             Marketing, Sales & Communications Intern, Salazar Arts Internship Program

Status:               10-week paid internship

Duration:            Spring 2026 program; February 9 – May 15, 2026

Reports to:         Director of Marketing

Location:            Performing Arts Houston, 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002; Parking is provided.

Compensation: $17.00/hour; approximately 20 hours per week

To apply:            Deadline December 12, 2025; Submit digital application using this link: Spring 2026 Internship

Performing Arts Houston is an equal opportunity employer – we value diversity. All are encouraged to apply. Strong candidates will work in alignment with Performing Arts Houston’s Mission and Values.

Performing Arts Houston’s  Salazar Arts Internship Program continues to inspire the next generation of arts leaders. Through rigorous training and transformative mentorship, each intern will learn about and earn experience in a variety of disciplines within arts administration while gaining exposure to a wide range of opportunities.  The variety of departments within Performing Arts Houston allows the internship program to align with an assortment of career endeavors. The Spring 2026 program has internships available in several departments.
More information at Salazar Arts Internship Program.

The Marketing, Sales & Communications Intern will gain experience in marketing, sales, and communications through hands-on experience and structured learning opportunities at Performing Arts Houston—an organization presenting touring artists from around the world.

The goal of the internship is to provide real world experience that will accelerate the applicant’s career. A range of projects are available in the areas of marketing and digital strategy, public relations strategy, audience retention and engagement, messaging and communications strategy, revenue growth strategy, branding, data analysis, and social media.

The Marketing, Sales & Communications Intern position reports directly to the Director of Marketing and will work closely with the Marketing, Sales & Communications team. The intern can expect to work with other key staff members across departments. The intern will also work with volunteers and other interns.

Some evenings or weekends are required, depending on PAH presentation schedule and special events. The intern should have a reliable form of transportation, as some local travel is expected. Parking in the Theater District Parking lot will be provided by PAH. Potential interns must pass a background check and provide proof of COVID vaccination and booster.

Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Projected tailored to the intern’s interests, skills and experiences, including but not limited to marketing campaign implementation, design and branding support, copywriting and messaging, digital content creation, press release building, marketing production calendar management, market research, sales and other data analysis
• Work alongside Performing Arts Houston staff; potentially audience members and stakeholders as well

• Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a junior or senior enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program. The best candidates have good writing ability, good attention to detail, and a curious mind. Applications like Microsoft Office Suite will be used, and possibly other tools for creating patron emails and working within our ticket sales database.

Questions about the application process can be directed to the Education & Community Engagement team at education@performingartshouston.org