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Full-time summer electrical engineering intern supporting CAD modeling, drafting, design calculations, data analysis, process improvement, CAD vault management, manufacturing design changes, and customer orders. The intern will learn machine electrical design, including power and controls, panels, wiring, motors, sensors, VFDs, PLCs, and PCBAs. They will work with senior engineers, complete individual and team projects, and present results to engineering and executive leadership.

Mechanical Engineering Intern supporting machine design and process improvement projects. Responsibilities include CAD modeling, drafting, design calculations, FEA analysis, CAD vault management, engineering change support, data analysis, and customer-order assistance. The intern will collaborate with senior engineers, learn SolidWorks and PDM practices, contribute to manufacturing support, and present completed projects to engineering and executive teams.

Supports manufacturing process optimization through metallurgy and materials science analysis. Responsibilities include analyzing titanium hot-working and radial-forging data, evaluating microstructural changes, conducting process audits, identifying improvement opportunities, and preparing technical recommendations. The intern collaborates with metallurgists and operations teams across press, forging, and billet-conditioning operations while developing experience in statistical analysis, manufacturing improvement, technical reporting, and presentation.

Engineering and technology interns support internal projects, assist engineers with research and data analysis, contribute to product designs and prototypes, participate in software development and coding, document experiments and results, resolve technical challenges, and follow Health, Safety, and Environment standards. Interns receive training, mentoring, and hands-on experience while working toward customer and business outcomes.

Manufacturing interns support daily production operations, equipment and process monitoring, quality control, data analysis, process optimization, lean manufacturing initiatives, documentation, and HS&E compliance. Interns receive training, mentoring, and project experience while contributing to efficiency, product quality, and production goals.

Supports Wolf Trap Opera and Classical Programming with daily departmental operations. Responsibilities include tracking artist and creative staff housing, communicating with artists to prepare for the summer season, and assisting with financial preparations for summer contractors. The part-time internship lasts 12 weeks and requires strong computer, organizational, and communication skills, with prior performing arts organization experience recommended.

Supports Human Resources operations for employees and seasonal staff, including recruiting requisitions, job postings, offer letters, onboarding, background checks, orientations, training, benefits administration, intranet updates, HR research, program development, and administrative tasks. The role requires confidentiality, strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent communication and organization, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Supports Wolf Trap’s education and community programs by helping plan internships, apprenticeships, teacher grants, field trips, and children’s theater programs. Coordinates related events, contributes to marketing and promotion, researches prospective artists, and assists with administrative tasks. The role requires strong computer, writing, communication, organizational, multitasking, customer service, creativity, and initiative skills.

Supports ticket operations for upcoming performances by providing ticket information, assisting patrons and donors, reconciling finances, preparing reports, learning the ProVenue ticketing system, and proofing performance audits, presales, and VIP package materials.

Assists with stage setup, load-in, hospitality, sound reinforcement, and lighting for live performances ranging from chamber music to rock and roll. The part-time, 12-week internship requires prior university-level concert production experience, physical ability to lift equipment, and evening or weekend availability. Applicants must be students, recent graduates, or enrolled career changers located in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, DC.

Supports the Communications & Marketing team by researching, writing, editing, and proofreading editorial content for print and digital program books, websites, publications, and performance promotions. The intern will edit artist biographies, craft show copy, build digital program pages, support publication reviews, and develop content ideas for diverse audiences.

Design signage, publications, invitations, print and web advertisements, and other creative materials. Manage multiple projects, build production schedules, meet deadlines, prepare files for prepress, review proofs, and communicate with printers. The internship provides mentorship and portfolio-building experience while requiring strong typography, proofreading, technical design, and attention-to-detail skills.

Supports Wolf Trap’s Communications & Marketing team by writing and editing content for print, blogs, social media, and other online platforms. Responsibilities include developing artist profiles, conducting local media outreach, documenting events, proofreading copy, maintaining digital communication tools, assisting with social media outreach, and tracking public relations coverage for education initiatives.

Supports software development, product maintenance, testing, and test-plan updates for critical communication systems. Collaborates with experienced engineers on design, development, deployment, and maintenance projects while building practical engineering skills in a team-oriented environment.

Supports purchasing, vendor setup, supplier performance tracking, spend and cost analysis, inventory management, safety stock, MRP analysis, reporting, and supply chain metrics. Collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Finance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams while contributing to continuous improvement, efficiency, cost reduction, and process optimization initiatives.

Supports actuarial modeling, forecasting, pricing, risk analysis, experience studies, trend analysis, and loss development reporting. Analyzes insurance datasets, collaborates with actuarial and finance teams, interprets results, contributes to strategic planning, and presents findings. The internship provides mentorship and exposure to actuarial tools and financial risk management.

Unpaid news internship supporting broadcast and digital journalism through writing, video shooting and editing, assignment desk management, emergency scanner monitoring, newscast contributions, and daily news gathering. Designed for current college students eager to develop broadcast and digital journalism skills, with opportunities for advancement based on professional development.

Supports commercial credit analysis through financial spreading, borrower and guarantor analysis, credit memo preparation, covenant monitoring, and verification of financial information. The intern participates in training, cross-functional banking activities, and a department project while gaining exposure to loan lifecycles, credit systems, financial statements, industries, and loan types.

Supports the Wholesale Banking Middle Office by organizing, validating, and analyzing financial and operational data. Responsibilities include transaction and portfolio reporting, reconciliations, discrepancy investigation, basic P&L review, dashboard and presentation preparation, ad hoc analysis, process documentation, and workflow improvements using Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.

Supports the PMA Engineering department with general office administration, including filing, document and form processing, maintaining supplies and equipment, and retrieving documents or parts. Creates PMA sales packages and customer approval documentation. Requires basic Microsoft Office and Adobe proficiency, strong English communication, basic math and reasoning skills, and the ability to work with occasional supervision. Minimal travel and occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds are required.

Supports IT infrastructure maintenance, troubleshooting, deployment, monitoring, documentation, and optimization. Assists with configuring laptops, desktops, workstations, tablets, printers, software, and hardware; performs basic diagnostics; troubleshoots end-user issues; and collaborates with senior IT staff on maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure improvement projects.

Paid 10-week summer newsroom internship focused on pitching and researching local news, creating content for streaming, digital, social, and television platforms, and collaborating with newsroom professionals. Interns may pursue TV news producing, reporting, or meteorology paths, contribute to special projects, and work in the field. Candidates should be college juniors or seniors studying journalism or communications, with strong writing, editing, fact-checking, digital tool, communication, and deadline-management skills.

Private equity business development intern supporting industry and target-company research, direct outreach, management-call shadowing, company analysis, business development operations, and proprietary-system data maintenance. The role provides exposure to business models, investment prospect evaluation, and private equity analysis. Candidates should demonstrate intellectual curiosity, communication and relationship skills, initiative, ambition, teamwork, and an entrepreneurial attitude. Current college juniors from any major are eligible, with potential full-time offers for top performers.

Supports internal and external communications through writing, editing, research, content management, social media, photography, video production, media support, and event presentation. The intern creates stories, profiles, infographics, scripts, and social graphics; publishes content in Adobe Experience Manager; assists with press conferences and campaigns; and collaborates with communications staff and office leaders.

Legal Interns support attorneys, paralegals, and outside counsel on corporate law, governance, litigation, employment, utility, construction, and M&A matters. Responsibilities include legal research, hearing attendance, summary reporting, contract administration, document workflow, litigation discovery, policy review, and cross-functional projects. The role also includes mentorship, professional development, and collaboration with business stakeholders in a hybrid in-house legal environment.