Intern
About The Position
The Lincoln Center Internship Program is a paid, in-person arts administration internship designed for NYC-based undergraduate and graduate students seeking meaningful, real-world experience in the cultural sector. This program cultivates the next generation of leaders by offering hands-on work opportunities and access to professionals across the arts and culture field. Interns gain access to: Meaningful in-person work experience in the arts and culture sector Professional developmentworkshops focused on career readiness A vibrant community of peers and program alumni A Conversation Series featuring leaders across Lincoln Center Access tospecial eventsthat reflect Lincoln Center’s mission as the world’s leading performing arts center What you’ll get to do: Help choose, source, and organize materials for Create-A-Thons (live and video) and other workshop-based education events Catalog, track, and maintain education material stock and supplies Support on-site and virtual program execution, including document distribution, participant flow, and workshop setup Provide occasional support for Pipeline and Family Workshops Participate in training on accessibility practices and inclusive design approaches for arts programming Learn how material selection influences artistic engagement, problem-solving, and participant comfort in workshop environments Gain insight into how education teams structure activities, anticipate participant needs, and design experiences that deepen engagement rather than create barriers You'll be a great fit if... A rising college junior or senior, or equivalent Based in New York City or the Greater NYCarea Available to work35hours per week fromJune–August2026 Available Wednesday afternoons to participate in internship program workshops A self-starter who also thrives in team environments Passionate about arts, leadership, and community impact Exemplify teamwork, organization, innovation, resilience, inclusivity, and enthusiasm Please include a Cover Letter with your application: In your Cover Letter, tell us why you are interested in joining Lincoln Center’s internship program and how this opportunity connects to your academic, career, and personal goals. We’d like to hear a personal story (a challenge, formative experience, or moment of motivation) that shaped your relationship to the arts or cultural spaces and helps us understand why pursuing this opportunity matters to you.
Requirements
- A rising college junior or senior, or equivalent
- Based in New York City or the Greater NYCarea
- Available to work35hours per week fromJune–August2026
- Available Wednesday afternoons to participate in internship program workshops
- A self-starter who also thrives in team environments
- Passionate about arts, leadership, and community impact
- Exemplify teamwork, organization, innovation, resilience, inclusivity, and enthusiasm
Responsibilities
- Help choose, source, and organize materials for Create-A-Thons (live and video) and other workshop-based education events
- Catalog, track, and maintain education material stock and supplies
- Support on-site and virtual program execution, including document distribution, participant flow, and workshop setup
- Provide occasional support for Pipeline and Family Workshops
- Participate in training on accessibility practices and inclusive design approaches for arts programming
- Learn how material selection influences artistic engagement, problem-solving, and participant comfort in workshop environments
- Gain insight into how education teams structure activities, anticipate participant needs, and design experiences that deepen engagement rather than create barriers
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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