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Our team includes full-time, part-time, and U of M student employees and volunteers who love the intersection of arts, entertainment, and education; want to make a difference in their community; and enjoy working with a group of talented and committed colleagues. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer, and offers competitive salaries, generous benefits, and the prestige of working for one of Minnesota’s most beloved arts and educational institutions. Hours and schedules vary based on position and events. Open positions are posted here and also on all of Northrop’s social media channels when available.

 

There are not any open staff positions at Northrop available at this time. Please check back and follow @NorthropUMN on social media.

Northrop Pre-Show Performance Opportunities 

Northrop is seeking passionate, skilled musicians to create a welcoming and engaging ambiance for patrons before select Northrop Presents performances. This paid opportunity, which includes complimentary tickets to the associated performance, is excellent for students seeking professional experience or established musicians looking to reach new audiences.

Program Details:

Fall 2025 Pre-Performance Opportunities:

  • Aszure Barton & Ambrose Akinmusire: A a | a B : B E N D: Northrop is seeking a Jazz, Classical, or Electronic ensemble to play pre-show music for Aszure Barton and Ambrose Akinmusire’s performance Sep 18 or 19. Choreographer Aszure Barton and award-winning composer Ambrose Akinmusire, two visionaries in their fields, created multidisciplinary, multidimensional A a |a B: B E N D, in which dance and music engage in an in-depth dialogue. Akinmusire is a composer and trumpeter who circles both the center and periphery of jazz. For Barton as a choreographer, jazz offers the musical equivalent of her dance-making process, amplifying the exploration of a choreographic language that simultaneously respects and dismantles classical and contemporary forms. The ensemble will play in the Northrop Atrium on the second level from 6:30 to 7:20 pm. The ensemble's payment for the night will be $300. Complimentary tickets to the 7:30 pm performance will also be included.
     
  • Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE Featuring TU Dance: Northrop is seeking a Jazz ensemble to play pre-show music for Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE feat. TU Dance on the evening of Thu, Oct 30. For this 40th anniversary celebration honoring Ronald K. Brown, one of our generation’s most highly sought-after choreographers, EVIDENCE will be joined by esteemed local trailblazer TU Dance. The program includes Where the Light Shines Through, commissioned by TU Dance in 2017, which tells a story of solidarity and perseverance, set to traditional music recorded by Conjunto Folklórico Nacional de Cuba and other world music artists; Percussion Bitter Sweet: Tender Warriors, a 2024 commission honoring drummer, composer, and activist Max Roach on the occasion of his centennial birthday; and Brown’s seminal masterwork Grace (1999), a beloved classic showcasing Brown at the height of his artistic powers. The ensemble will play in the Northrop Atrium on the second level from 6:30 to 7:20 pm. The ensemble's payment for the night will be $300. Complimentary tickets to the 7:30 pm performance will also be included.
     
  • Trisha Brown Dance Company with Merce Cunningham Trust | Dancing with Bob: Rauschenberg, Brown, and Cunningham Onstage; co-presentation with Walker Art Center Northrop is seeking an Avant-garde or Outsider Music ensemble to play pre-show music before Dancing with Bob: Rauschenberg, Brown, and Cunningham Onstage on the evening of Tue, Nov 11. To celebrate the 2025 centennial of the visionary American artist Robert Rauschenberg, Trisha Brown Dance Company unites the work of iconic 20th-century artists for an evening of dance featuring visual presentations designed by Rauschenberg. The program includes Trisha Brown’s beloved Set and Reset, set to music by Laurie Anderson, alongside Merce Cunningham’s Travelogue, a large-scaled vaudevillian pièce de résistance with music by John Cage—which hasn’t been staged by a professional company since 1979. The ensemble will play in the Northrop Atrium on the second level from 6:30 to 7:20 pm. The ensemble's payment for the night will be $300. Complimentary tickets to the 7:30 pm performance will also be included.

Audience:
Patrons moving through Northrop’s main entrance and common spaces.

Marketing & Promotion:
Ensembles will be featured on Northrop’s social media and website leading up to the event!

How to Apply:
UMN students of all musical backgrounds and genres and non-student musicians based in the Twin Cities area are eligible to apply. Email nacampus@umn.edu with:

  • a brief description of your musical experience
  • repertoire
  • why you’d be a good fit for the performance, including links to performance videos or recordings (YouTube, SoundCloud, etc).

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and we look forward to receiving your submission!

U of M Student Positions and Internships

We offer a variety of part-time jobs and internships, especially for U of M students to gain experience in all areas of arts management including Marketing, Development, Production, Ticketing, Engagement, Front of House (ushering), and Programming. Open positions are posted here and announced on our social media channels, and are available both during the academic year and year-round. 

 

Student Internships Available

 

Northrop Engagement Intern

Job ID: 369564

Northrop is hiring an Engagement Intern to assist with the research, creation, and implementation of engagement opportunities by establishing and maintaining meaningful connections between campus and community groups and programming at Northrop. The Engagement Intern will help plan and staff regularly scheduled events, including evening performances, student matinees, and Northrop’s annual Study-In Day; administer the Northrop Across Campus program designed to welcome students and faculty to Northrop; and provide administrative and program evaluation support to the Artistic and Community Programs team, as well as other general office duties.

This is a temporary, part-time U of M student position, approximately 10 hours per week (and up to 14 hours per week during events) paying $15.25/hour. Applicants must be a currently enrolled UMN student registered for the required number of credits, and preferably have experience and interest in the performing arts, entertainment, academics, and availability to work occasional evening, weekend, and matinee events. The preferred start date is Wed, Sep 3, 2025. 

For more information and to apply, University of Minnesota student applicants, please view the full posting for Job 369564 or visit My U Student Jobs and search for Job ID: 369564.

 

Northrop Artistic Programs Intern

Job ID: 369425

The Northrop Artistic Programs Intern will assist the Artist Services Manager, Education Coordinator, and the Artistic & Community Programs Department with Northrop Presents event administration, planning, and execution. Job duties include working Northrop Presents events and Student Matinees, assisting with K–12 programs and administrative tasks as assigned, creating and updating overview spreadsheets and artist itineraries for Northrop Presents events, entering events and engagements into Northrop's archival database, assisting with artist hospitality and transportation, participating in departmental research and evaluation work, and other duties as assigned and deemed necessary in contributing to the mission of Northrop and activities of the department.

This is a temporary, part-time U of M student position, approximately 10 hours per week with up to 15 hours as needed for occasional event weeks, paying $15.25/hour. This position requires a currently enrolled UMN student with a minimum of at least 2 semesters completed as a full-time student and availability to work occasional evening and weekend events. Must have a valid driver's license. The preferred start date is September 8, 2025.

For more information and to apply, University of Minnesota student applicants, please view the full posting for Job 369425 or visit My U Student Jobs and search for Job ID: 369425.

 

Now Hiring Student Jobs

Student Box Office Assistant

Job ID: 369716

Join the Northrop Ticket Office as a Student Box Office Assistant and work with creative, energetic colleagues while supporting artistic, cultural, and academic events on campus. Responsibilities include assisting with ticketing and donations; providing excellent customer service via phone and in-person encounters; problem-solving; and enforcing policies positively. Gain experience in customer service, sales, ticketing, and arts organization operations, while enjoying perks like access to performances and a dynamic team environment. This flexible, part-time position offers $15.25/hr, with varying hours arranged around the student’s schedule between 10:00 am–5:00 pm Mon–Fri, plus evenings and weekends during performances. Applicants must be currently enrolled at UMN and registered for the required number of credits. 

For more information and to apply, University of Minnesota student applicants, view the full posting for Job 369716 or visit My U Student Jobs and search for Job ID: 369716.