Inclusion Intern Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

INTERNSHIP DETAILS
FALL INTERNSHIP
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS: 7/31/2026
FALL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DATES: 9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026
*The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Intern position pays county/state minimum wage rates, based on work location.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The Recording Academy is seeking a "rock star" student for a fall 2026 Internship with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team.
Celebrating music through the GRAMMY® Awards, the Recording Academy continues its legacy as the premier national organization for honoring achievements in the recording arts and supporting the music community. As a membership organization, we represent the most talented music professionals in the world. Our members include recording artists, producers, engineers, attorneys, music supervisors, composers/arrangers, managers, agents, social media and record label executives and many others.
Our paid Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for full-time college students (sophomores, juniors or seniors) to gain on-site training in digital marketing, office administration, events management and artist relations, in exchange for college credit. Candidates should be energetic, hard-working and have aspirations of a career in the music industry.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Internship duration is for a semester (12 weeks or equivalent).

• Hours are part-time (20-24 hours a week).

• Intern will work remotely during regular business hours. Some evenings and weekends will be required to work remotely or in-person for meetings and events.

• Intern will require personal laptop

• Intern will work with the Marketing team on upcoming national and Chapter-specific marketing campaigns and initiatives.

• Internship will provide insights on managing a brand across all internal and external touchpoints.

• Projects may include assistance with e-mail marketing, creative campaign ideation, trend research, demographics analysis, and administrative office support.

Communication and Outreach:

• Collaborate with the DEI team to develop and execute communication strategies that raise awareness of DEI initiatives.

• Assist in drafting content for internal communications, including newsletters, email correspondence, and general updates.

Event Planning and Coordination:

• Help organize and coordinate events, workshops, and discussions related to DEI, both internally and externally.

• Collaborate with various departments to ensure successful execution of DEI-related events.

Project Support:

• Attend meetings, workshops, and discussions related to DEI initiatives and take thorough and accurate notes.

• Provide administrative and logistical support for DEI projects, including following up after meetings, taking notes, and tracking progress.

• Summarize key points, action items, and decisions from meetings and distribute notes to relevant stakeholders.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Students must be currently enrolled in a College/University for an Undergraduate or Graduate program.

• One year of course work towards degree in related field is preferred.

• Letter from school stating that intern will receive college credit for the Recording Academy internship program.

• Display an interest in music and commitment to a career in the recording industry.

• Possess strong verbal, written and analytical skills.

• Exhibit proficient computer skills and social media proficiency.

• Continuously curious and up to date on latest marketing trends and best practices.

• Be a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student.

• Experience in e-mail marketing or proficiency with Mailchimp and Salesforce is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR CERTAIN ROLES:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, and work at a computer for long periods of time. The employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY AND ITS AFFILIATES
RECORDING ACADEMY
The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards-music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.
LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY
The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.
LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is a charitable organization established by the Latin Recording Academy in 2014. The organization is dedicated to creating opportunities for the next generation of Latin music creators through scholarships, educational programs, grants, and access to creators and industry executives.
MUSICARES
A friend and ally of the music community, MusiCares was established by the Recording Academy to safeguard the health and well-being of all music people. A four-star charity and safety net in times of need, MusiCares offers confidential preventative, recovery, and emergency programs to address financial, medical, and personal health issues. Through the generosity of our donors and volunteer professionals, our dedicated team works across the country to ensure the music community has the resources and support it needs.
GRAMMY MUSEUM
The GRAMMY Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and exploring music from yesterday and today to inspire the music of tomorrow through music preservation, education, exhibitions, and public programming and aims to create a world in which shared love of music sparks curiosity, creativity, and community. Programs include GRAMMY in the Schools education programs that are offered year-round for students, teachers, and schools throughout the United States.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The Recording Academy, its affiliates, and the music industry have a strong culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. The Recording Academy makes intentional, courageous, and principled decisions for stronger business outcomes and ensures that all creators and professionals live and work in a fair and safe environment. It is the Recording Academy's policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Recording Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race (nor traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Recording Academy will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the Recording Academy. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, recruitment, hiring, transfer, and social and recreational programs.