What are the responsibilities and job description for the Programming Intern position at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?
Department : Programming
Application Deadline : February 28, 2025
Program Overview : The Lincoln Center Summer Internship is a paid, 10-week, in-person arts administration internship for NYC undergraduate students passionate about the performing arts. This program cultivates the next generation of leaders in the field by providing hands-on experience and professional development opportunities.
In the programming department, interns will have a chance to support the programming team in upcoming spring events and showcases and Lincoln Center's beloved Summer for the City festival. Interns will be given insights into artist management and program curation for a large-scale, recurring summer festival that services the community of artists and patrons of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. You'll learn project and time management, how to manage concurrent projects, problem solving skills, and insights into artist management and programming curation. Interns will also be able to survey and interpret project briefs, independently create emails and performance materials, and analyze performance data to implement feedback.
Interns gain access to :
- In person work experience
- Professional development workshops that build essential skills
- Community building that creates a trusted peer network with Lincoln Center colleagues
- Conversation Series that features leaders from across the sector and program Alumni including Lincoln Center and Intern Alumni, through engaging dialogues and Q&A sessions.
- Special Events that make Lincoln Center the world's leading performing arts center
What you'll get to do :
You'll be a great fit if :
What is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) is the world's leading performing arts center in the heart of New York City. In these times of heightened anxiety and vigilance, we are holding on to the important role the arts play in our lives : they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We are resolved not to lose sight of what connects us, and we hope you will consider joining our talented, diverse team.
We are :
1. The manager of the Lincoln Center Campus.
2. A leading Arts Presenter.
3. An Education Hub.
Who are our people?
Lincoln Center is a diverse team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.
Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."
Lincoln Center welcomes applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.
What's the news?
Get Ready for 'Summer for the City'
Campus Happenings
Legacies of San Juan Hill
Who is our President and CEO?
Mariko Silver
Join us!
It is the policy of Lincoln Center to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership / union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
If you require reasonable accommodation in locating open positions, completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Abigail Worsnip at (212) 875-5324.
