CMSS provides paid internships to help young people in and around Springfield develop skills that will help them succeed in their careers. This internship program developed out of an overwhelming demand from our current and former students and their families for opportunities to be part of CMSS’ work, as well as an identified need in our community for career building for young people that develop our future workforce and contribute to our local economy.
As an organization dedicated to lifting up our community and shining a light on its assets, CMSS works hard to foster an organizational culture that supports personal and professional growth and fulfillment. In keeping with these values, interns are paid a living wage, treated with respect, and provided with individualized education and training in the areas that interest them.
The names of the young people who participated in the internship program are:
Arouet Moore, Front Desk Intern
Juan Reyes Rodriguez, Front Desk Intern
Abigail Gil, Front Desk Intern
Sophia Tomko, Trust Transfer Project Intern
Solomon Jones, Event Support Intern
Elijah Dailey, Youth Support Intern
Tristan Fowler, Events and Inventory Intern
Ricki Alfaro-Orozco, Front Desk & Youth Support Intern
Kiara Lee, Prelude Preschool of the Arts Intern
Eliana Worpek, Youth Support and Front Desk Intern
Ashley Judkins, Sonido Musica Assistant Teaching Artist
Chris Zeng, Youth Support Intern
Ndilei Lukulay, Youth Support Intern
Joey Calhoun, Prelude Preschool Intern
Jennifer Cruz, Sonido Musica and Music Exploration Assistant Teaching Artist
Jayla James, Prelude Preschool of the Arts Intern
Bernice Cruz, Prelude Preschool of the Arts Intern
Please go to https://www.communitymusicschool.com/summer2025interns/ for photos and bios of these amazing interns! ■
