Assist with execution of contractual artist hospitality, artist and seasonal staff housing throughout the festival. Responsibilities include execution of backstage food and beverage hospitality both individually and with a team, creating welcoming spaces for artists at venues, organizing receipts and keeping financial records, and working with the full-time producing staff to make the festival a success. Candidates should have excellent organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to communicate well with a variety of people. Long hours are required throughout the duration of the 17-day festival as well as some outdoor work. Artist Services apprentices must be able to safely operate a company-provided vehicle in and around the Charleston, SC area, and possess a valid driver's license. Positions are available mid-May through the end of the Festival; candidates must commit for the entire time period. Apprentices in these positions must be at least 21 years old. 

As representatives of the Festival, Box Office Apprentices will gain a hands-on understanding of the Spoleto ticket buyer's experience from purchase to performance. Apprentices will learn the Tessitura ticketing system and handle ticket sales in-person at kiosks and performance sites, while serving as expert references for ticket buyers on program and venue information. Box Office Apprentices collaborate closely with our House Management staff and volunteer usher corps to gain a wide range of customer-facing and supervisory skills across our 8+ venues and sales locations. This position requires articulate, detail-oriented individuals with strong interpersonal skills, database experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, and performance venues is a plus. 

Support and assist the world-class artists in the Spoleto Chamber Music series which performs twice daily for all 17 days of the Festival schedule. Duties include attending sound checks, setting up rehearsal spaces, providing occasional transportation to artists, fulfilling lunch orders, operating supertitles, and maintaining artist rehearsal and green room spaces. A typical schedule includes duties 8:00AM–8:00PM every day of the festival. A successful candidate likely has a background in working with artists and event coordination, hospitality, and/or classical music series. This role requires the ability to safely operate a company-provided vehicle, including a passenger minivan, in and around the Charleston, SC area. Background and knowledge of classical music is preferred. 

Assist the Spoleto Festival USA Chorus Personnel Manager and Festival Librarian in all duties including, but not limited to, preparing and distributing parts, taking attendance at rehearsals, tracking timings/breaks of choristers' services, maintaining and communicating rehearsal and performance schedules, assisting conductors, and other related duties. The Apprentice may also be asked to assist in setup of rehearsals and other production tasks as needed. The Spoleto Festival USA Chorus is engaged in opera, choral, and chamber music productions. Candidate must be able to work under tight deadlines and prioritize. Familiarity with chorus operations and equipment is required, as well as a willingness to work with the artistic requirements of musicians and performing artists. 

The Development and Special Events Apprentice position is part of the Development Department at Spoleto Festival USA. Apprentices will assist with the various functions of the department including donor services, individual and institutional giving, and development operations. This role also supports the Development Events Team with logistics for more than 20 special events, ranging from the Opening Gala to intimate donor gatherings. Responsibilities may include managing RSVPs, handling phone and email communication, coordinating event setup and breakdown, providing limited food and beverage service at select events, and additional department administrative tasks. Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills are essential. Candidates should be comfortable using Outlook, Excel, and Word, and willing to learn basic functions of the Tessitura CRM software. The position requires flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and extended hours as needed for event support. The role may involve light physical labor, standing for extended periods, and outdoor work. Experience in development, hospitality, or customer service is preferred, though all backgrounds are welcome. This role requires the ability to safely operate a company-provided vehicle in and around the Charleston, SC area, and possess a valid driver's license, and applicants must be at least 21 years old, as duties may include the responsible service of alcohol at select events. Local candidates may have the opportunity for additional work weeks beginning mid-March.

The Education and Community Engagement apprentice will support and assist with planning and execution of invited and public events throughout the Festival period. These ancillary events include school visits, field trips, public programming, audience education opportunities, and private events with local partners. Apprentices in this position will help with scheduling needs, content capture, and cross-departmental communication to ensure all events run smoothly. This position will be public facing and need to be comfortable interacting with diverse audience groups, including children as young as 3 years old. This role requires the ability to safely operate a company-provided vehicle in and around the Charleston, SC area, and possess a valid driver's license. Experience with children or other vulnerable communities is preferred, along with ties to the local Charleston area. Apprentices in this position must be at least 21 years old. 

This is an onsite position based in Charleston, SC, beginning in February. Assist with all areas of accounting such as payroll (including tax and compliance), cash receipts (including contributions and ticket sales), accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, bank reconciliations, and other accounting and administrative functions of a full-charge accounting office. Duties include data entry into accounting systems, handling petty cash, verifying employment documentation, issuing and reconciling purchase orders, filing, and financial data-compilation projects as needed. A deep working knowledge of Excel, prior experience with accounting databases, and at least two semesters of accounting are preferred. Candidates should be detail-oriented and capable of working with sensitive information. 

Assist the marketing team in producing digital content and engaging with online audiences through social media platforms and blog. Apprentices will also staff the Festival press office, manage photo opportunities, and distribute promotional material. Coursework or experience with social media, journalism, Adobe Creative Suite, videography and/or photography is helpful. May provide a writing sample OR self-produced creative work (link to video, graphic design project, Instagram/TikTok account, etc.) with application (optional). 

Assist with all phases of classical music operations, including set-up and equipment management for concerts, rehearsals and special events with a special emphasis on supporting the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra. Will join a team that staffs all orchestra rehearsals and concerts to ensure that rehearsal and performance spaces are set up in advance of orchestra arrival. Also responsible for frequently moving, tracking, and caring for instruments, chairs, stands, choir risers, and all related equipment for the Orchestra, Choir, and Chamber series. Heavy lifting is required. Candidates must have a willingness to work hard, a flexible/positive attitude, familiarity with musical instruments/equipment, especially percussion, and a sensitivity to the artistic requirements of musicians and performing artists. 

Assist the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra Librarian in all duties including, but not limited to, preparing, marking, distributing, and maintaining all materials needed for the Spoleto Festival USA orchestra. This includes opera, ballet, orchestral, and chamber music productions. The library team (Librarian and Apprentice) will staff rehearsals and performances as needed, maintain office hours in cooperation with the Orchestra Management team, and be available to administrators and musicians as needed. At the conclusion of the Festival, the library team is responsible for returning all rental materials and for packing and storing purchases, library equipment, and unused supplies. Applicants should have demonstrated experience working with orchestral part preparations. 

Assist the Orchestra Personnel Manager and Festival Librarian with administration of orchestra, including taking attendance; tracking timings/breaks of all orchestra musicians' services; preparing and distributing orchestral parts; helping to maintain and communicate rehearsal and performance schedule; assisting conductors, production staff, and musicians as needed; and other related duties. Candidate must be able to work under tight deadlines and prioritize. Familiarity with musical instruments and equipment is required, as well as a willingness to work with the artistic requirements of musicians and performing artists. Demonstrated experience as an ensemble manager is preferred. 

Operations Apprentices will gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of festival operations, serving as essential members of the Operations team. Approximately 70% of this role is dedicated to front desk and guest services, including greeting and assisting visitors, managing the shared phone and email lines, coordinating mail and deliveries, and keeping the lobby, conference rooms, and shared office spaces stocked, clean, and guest-ready. The remaining 30% is dedicated to other operations areas as needed, which may include coordinating onsite venue needs with our security vendor, supporting staff hospitality, and basic human resources tasks such as document verification and ID checks for new employees. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop a broad skill set within a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Candidates should be highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable balancing administrative, logistical, and people-focused responsibilities. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as duties shift daily based on festival needs. Local candidates may have the opportunity for additional work weeks beginning mid-April.