Intern, Membership & Industry Relations (Chicago Chapter)

INTERNSHIP DETAILS 

FALL INTERNSHIP 

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS: 8/8/2025 

FALL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DATES: 9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025  

*The Chicago Chapter Intern position pays county/state minimum wage rates, based on work location. 

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR 

The Recording Academy Chicago Chapter is seeking a “rock star” student for a fall 2025 Internship with our team. 

Celebrating music through the GRAMMY® Awards, The Recording Academy continues its legacy as the premier national organization for honoring achievements in the recording arts and supporting the music community. As a membership organization, we represent the most talented music professionals in the world. Our members include recording artists, producers, engineers, attorneys, music supervisors, composers/arrangers, managers, agents, social media and record label executives and many others. 

Our paid Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for full-time college students (juniors or seniors) to gain on-site training in office administration, events management and artist relations, in exchange for college credit. Candidates should be energetic, hard-working and have aspirations of a career in the music industry. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

• Internship duration is for a semester (12 weeks or equivalent). 

• Hours are part-time (20-24 hours a week). 

• Intern will work with the chapter office on local events during regular business hours as well as some evenings and weekends. 

• Internship will provide in-depth exposure to professional recording industry techniques and practices. 

• Projects may include assistance with event management, educational programs, newsletters, membership recruitment, database management, demographics analysis, and administrative office support. 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE  

• Currently enrolled in a college/university. One year of course work towards degree in related field is preferred. 

• Letter from school stating that intern will receive college credit for the Recording Academy internship. 

• Display an interest in music and commitment to a career in the recording industry. 

• Possess strong verbal, written and analytical skills. 

• Exhibit proficient computer skills. 

• Be a junior, senior or graduate student. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR CERTAIN ROLES: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, and work at a computer for long periods of time. The employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.