NAMM Show Internship
Our NAMM Show Internship provides college students pursuing careers in the music industry with hands-on experience at The NAMM Show. Interns develop event management skills, explore diverse career pathways and play a key role in supporting our NAMM Foundation programs, Member Services and Operation Initiatives. Selected NAMM Show interns receive a $1,000 stipend.
Attend the NAMM Show
Professional Development and Networking
Eligibility
- Have been a previous Lamond GenNext Award recipient
- Be 18 years or older and enrolled at a community college, vocational or career and technical education (CTE) school or university (undergraduate or graduate) or be a recent graduate
- Able to attend The NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California (specific dates are outlined in the application). Arrange housing and travel to and from The NAMM Show campus at your own expense
- You cannot receive an internship stipend and a Lamond GenNext Award in the same year
Requirements
- Submit up to two letters of recommendation, preferably from recent professors
- Provide a current resume
- Attend and participate in at least two Zoom meetings before The NAMM Show
- Complete a post-show report
Physical requirements: While performing the duties of this internship, you are regularly required to stand for extended periods. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we may modify conditions and requirements to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
How to Apply
Apply for a Internship through our annual process.
1
Apply
Submit your online intership application by Sept 15.
2
Interview
Selected applicants are invited to interview by the end of Oct.
3
Final Decision
Interns are selected by Nov 4.
4
Onsite Training
Participate in required onsite training to prepare for your internship experience at The NAMM Show.
2027 Timeline
July
Applications
Open
Sept 15
Application
Deadline
Oct
Interviews &
Intern Selection
Jan 26-30
Frequently Asked Questions
- Familiarize yourself with NAMM, The NAMM Foundation and The NAMM Show.
- Assist with event management tasks such as attendee scanning, head counting, ensuring speaker setup requirements are met and addressing inquiries related to our NAMM Foundation and Member Services programming.
- Support speaker check-in, including greeting and orienting speakers and answering questions.
- Host events such as Network with the Pros.
- Capture The NAMM Show experience through photos and videos.
- Support the management of the green room.
- Represent NAMM and The NAMM Foundation in a professional manner at all times.
- Complete additional duties as assigned.
- $1,000 stipend provided in advance of The NAMM Show.
- A behind-the-scenes look at trade show and event operations and logistics.
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals.
- Exposure to hundreds of career paths in the industry.
- Potential job leads and internship connections.
- Lunch provided all days of The NAMM Show (breakfast and dinners are at your own expense).
- A valuable addition to your resume.
We seek interns who are proactive, curious and eager to learn. Strong candidates demonstrate critical thinking, effective communication, teamwork, flexibility, organization, attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility.