Event Intern

Role Title: Event Intern

Organisation: WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO)

Internship Period: Summer (November - December)

Location: Maylands

Role Description

They will be working on a number of WAYJO events including concerts such as the Best of WAYJO, Assisting with Auditions, organising our band rehearsal room, creating new documents and files and more! You will also be working with our Marketing and PR Consultants and consulting with us on poster and flyer, design, updates to our website, interaction and engagement with our various social media platforms.
Since 1983, WAYJO has been giving young jazz musicians outstanding artistic and professional opportunities to work with top band leaders, local and touring guest artists, and to participate in regional, national, and international tours and exchange programs. A unique hothouse for Australia’s young jazz musicians, WAYJO provides the bridge from aspiring musician to industry professional.

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Organisation Mission

WAYJO's mission is to inspire and support the artistic development, life skills and wellbeing of young musicians by providing big band jazz learning and performance opportunities in a nurturing environment. Over 40 years, WAYJO has supported thousands of young musicians, many of whom have become eminent contemporary artists on the national and international scene, prominent music educators, cultural ambassadors, and community and business leaders. We maintain three orchestras and curate an annual large-scale concert season, regional tours, and international creative exchange projects; commission young composers; and conduct workshops and pathway programs, including one dedicated to female and gender diverse youths.