Corporate Partnerships Intern - Summer 2026
An internship at DPAC provides engaging experiences for college students interested in a career that includes presenting and producing live entertainment events and or managing events at theaters and performing arts centers.
Internships are offered in a variety of departments, including Audience Services, Business Management, Marketing, Sponsorship Sales, and Ticketing.
Students in our program work alongside DPAC staff with hands-on training, valuable learning opportunities with real-world business skills, and the opportunity to participate in special projects that contribute to DPAC’s success and ranking as one of the top-five theaters in America.
To qualify for a DPAC internship, a student’s internship must be tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework and the receipt of academic credit. Per the Fair Labor Standards Act, students in a DPAC internship are not classified as an employee and these opportunities are unpaid.
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The Corporate Partnerships Intern at DPAC will receive hands-on experience as they learn what goes into developing and maintaining successful sponsorships in the live entertainment industry.
Responsibilities:
- Create sponsorship proposals and recaps in PowerPoint.
- Prospect analysis for peer performing arts centers along with other sports and entertainment properties in the region.
- Maintain current barter reports.
- Assist with activation of sponsorships.
- Minor accounts payable duties in QuickBooks.
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a college or university.
- Based in the Raleigh-Durham area with reliable transportation.
- Letter from school confirming eligibility for college credit.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
- Availability to work 20 hours per week at DPAC, including occasional weekends and special events.
Please note that all DPAC internships are unpaid and compensated through college credit.