ACCESSIBILITY – SUMMER FOR THE CITY INTERN

The Accessibility – Summer for the City Intern will support the Lincoln Center Accessibility team's goal that performing arts spaces are inclusive of our audiences’ identities and access needs by design, not as an afterthought or add-on. As part of our wider commitment to accessibility and inclusion, we recognize that access needs must be integrated in the creative process, that the work on our stages reflects our differences and interconnectedness, and that we are creating a space where everyone feels welcome.

What you'll get to do here:

* On-site support for access workers atSummer for the City performances featuring ASL interpretation, closed/open captioning, audio description, pre-show touch tours, and other accommodations
* Support and staff community gatherings designed for various Deaf and disabled communities
* Provide public-facing performance support for guests with disabilities at a diverse range of performances and events
* Research and advance marketing and outreach efforts to publicize accessible events and to connect with audiences with disabilities
* Gather and analyze audience feedback after events
* Participate in coaching and training Access Ambassadors through the Summer Youth Employment Programby modeling and supporting the development of Guest Experience skills
* Communicate with audiences over phone and email, responding to general accessibility questions and sharing information about upcoming events
* Research and propose improvements and new possibilities in accommodations and creative access integrations

You’ll be a fit if you bring:

* An interest in learning about cultural accessibility, arts program design, and working with audiences with disabilities
* A passion for inclusion and advocacy in the performing arts
* Excitement in providing on-site support at performances
* Strong written, verbal and face-to-face communication skills and an interest in developing comfort communicating with diverse audiences and stakeholders
* Collaborative spirit, as well as the ability to work independently
* Availability to consistently work Wednesdays-Sundays, with evening availability
* A positive attitude and a willingness to work outdoors in summer weather

_Please include a Cover Letter with your application:_

In your cover letter, please describe why you are interested in Lincoln Center’s Internship Program and how this Accessibility internship connects to your academic, career, or personal goals. Please share a brief personal story (such as a formative experience, challenge, or moment of motivation) that shaped your interest in accessibility, inclusion, or creating welcoming cultural spaces, and why this work matters to you.

What is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. We believe the arts play an important role 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 16-acre Lincoln Center campus

-We are one of eleven amazing resident arts organizations
2. A leading Arts Presenter.

-We curate numerous programs and performances, showcasing music, dance, and more
3. An Education Hub.

-We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members

Who are our people?

LCPA is a 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."

We welcome applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.

What’s the news?

_Recent and Upcoming Programming_

* [**Lincoln Center Reveals 25/26 Season Featuring Jeanine Tesori as Visionary Artist**](https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Lincoln-Center-Reveals-2526-Season-Featuring-Jeanine-Tesori-as-Visionary-Artist-20250812)
* [**Kyle Abraham's 20 Years of Urgency at Lincoln Center Rose Theatre**](https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwdance/article/Review-Kyle-Abrahams-20-Years-of-Urgency-at-Lincoln-Center-Rose-Theatre-20250928)

_Campus Happenings_

* [**Lincoln Center Gets $50 Million Gift to Promote Contemporary Dance**](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/arts/dance/lincoln-center-50-million-gift-dance.html "https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/arts/dance/lincoln-center-50-million-gift-dance.html")
* [**The new JFK terminal will show iconic artworks from MoMA, the Met and Lincoln Center**](https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/the-new-jfk-terminal-will-show-iconic-artworks-from-moma-the-met-and-lincoln-center-081325)

_Legacies of San Juan Hill_

* [**WNYC: Lincoln Center Celebrates 'Legacies of San Juan Hill**](https://www.wnyc.org/story/lincoln-center-celebrates-legacies-of-san-juan-hill/)
* [**Lincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban Neighborhood**](https://www.ebony.com/lincoln-center-san-juan-hill-project-digital-hub/ "https://www.ebony.com/lincoln-center-san-juan-hill-project-digital-hub/")

Who is our President and CEO?

Dr. Mariko Silver

Join us!

It is the policy of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., 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._