Guest Experience 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 Guest Experience Intern at DPAC will gain valuable, hands-on experience in maintaining and enhancing guest satisfaction within the live entertainment industry. 

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and maintain reports for guest surveys.
• Create pre-show guest information emails.        
• Assist with guest communication through customer service emails and special projects.
• Maintain DPAC’s presence on review websites.
• Support monthly backstage tour outreach and coordination.
• Prepare and file guest experience materials.

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, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must have a laptop or personal computer.
• Availability to work 10-15 hours per week at DPAC.

Please note that all DPAC internships are unpaid and compensated through college credit.