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Join the National Folk Festival Team
The National Folk Festival returns to Downtown Jackson in 2026, continuing a 90-year tradition of celebrating the roots, richness, and variety of American culture through music, dance, traditional craft, and food. The National Folk Festival will feature more than 30 performing groups on five to seven stages with continuous music and dance performances, as well as children's activities, a folk arts marketplace, regional and culturally diverse foods, and more. The FREE, three-day festival is expected to draw visitors from across the nation. Be a part of the team bringing this incredible signature arts event to the city of Jackson!
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Festival Intern
Hybrid
Jackson, MS
Contract
The 83rd National Folk Festival is coming to Downtown Jackson this November and we're looking for curious, community-minded college students in the Jackson metro area to join the team.
This is a paid internship opportunity running August through November 2026. We're seeking juniors, seniors, and graduate students based in the Jackson metro area with reliable transportation. Interns will gain hands-on experience supporting a nationally recognized cultural event from planning and coordination to community engagement and on-site operations.
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