Opening Night
Friday Jul 31, 2026 7:00 pm
Interns, Coordinators & Production
The Vail Dance Festival is seeking ambitious candidates to serve as members of the 2026 Festival team. Applicants should have a strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork. Positions are available to work as interns, coordinators, and members of the Production team who will support a variety of key Festival areas within the positions listed below. This is a unique opportunity to work behind-the-scenes alongside some of the world’s greatest dancers, choreographers, and artistic leaders. All interested are encouraged to apply. No dance background is required. Please click on a button below to view the job description for that position.
Intern Positions (Click to view Job Description)
Internship Applications are currently closed.
Operations & Artist Services Intern
Internship applications for the 2026 Festival are now closed.
Questions? Contact Harper Addison at [email protected].
Coordinator Positions
We currently do not have any Coordinator positions available. Positions will be posted here if/when they become available.
Questions? Contact Harper Addison at [email protected].
Production Positions
Questions? Contact Harper Addison at [email protected].
Ambassadors
The Vail Dance Festival is looking for a group of dance enthusiasts to join the Festival team as Festival Ambassadors. Ambassadors will act as stewards to the Festival working to spread the word about the Festival and educating the community about the programming while also helping with daily Festival operations. The Ambassador’s commitment will require a hands-on approach, comfort in speaking to the general public, and a greater understanding of the Festival’s history and programming. The goal of the Program is to empower Ambassadors to develop a variety of life and work skills through their Ambassador experience while contributing to the successful execution of the Vail Dance Festival.
Ambassador positions are open to students who will have completed 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade by Spring 2026. This position is an opportunity for individuals in middle and high school to be involved with the Vail Dance Festival and develop necessary life and work skills for future opportunities and stand up as leaders and representatives in the community. Being detail-oriented, time-efficient, and well-organized, as well as keeping a positive and joyful mindset will be crucial. Ambassadors will work closely with Festival staff, patrons, and artists and will be considered an integral part of the overall success of the Festival.
The commitment is 40 hours and will be completed prior to and during the Festival dates. All participants will receive a Festival t-shirt and a Student Performance Plus Pass valid for all performances at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Please read through the full Program Information before applying.
Ambassador applications are closed for the 2026 Festival. Ambassador applications for the 2027 Festival will open in December 2026.
Questions? Contact Harper Addison at [email protected].
Become a Vail Dance Festival Volunteer
There are many volunteer opportunities available throughout the Vail Dance Festival!
More Employment Opportunities
The Vail Dance Festival is a project of the Vail Valley Foundation. Explore all Vail Valley Foundation employment opportunities at vvf.org/employment.