Membership Experience Intern

Position: Membership Experience Intern 

Department: Memberships

Program Overview: 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 development workshops focused on career readiness
• A vibrant community of peers and program alumni
• A Conversation Series featuring leaders across Lincoln Center  
• Access to special events that reflect Lincoln Center’s mission as the world’s leading performing arts center 

What you’ll get to do: 

Membership Stewardship & Engagement

• Support day-to-day stewardship of Members across the Friends, Family, NextGen, and Patron programs.
• Assist with drafting and personalizing stewardship communications such as welcome letters, renewal reminders, event follow-ups, and benefit instructions.
• Help brainstorm benefit concepts that make supporting Lincoln Center feel welcoming, elevated, and joyful.
• Collect member feedback and surface insights that could enhance the experience.

On-Site Support for Summer for the City

• Represent Lincoln Center as a frontline membership ambassador at events and performances providing hospitality and proactive relationship building.
• Staff the Membership Table with LCPA team at Damrosch Park during performances (including nights and weekends)
• Support planning and executing Summer for the City Member Mixers and pre-show Member Lounges on campus
• Help manage RSVP lists, track attendance, and support member event logistics.

Administrative + Data Support

• Assist with mailings and fulfillment of member packets, welcome packages, and performance guides.
• Assist with updating Tessitura profiles, applying membership attributes, tracking benefit usage, and pulling basic segmentation lists.
• Help Members troubleshoot via phone and email. 

You'll be a great fit if...  

• A rising college junior or senior, or equivalent
• Based in New York City or the Greater NYC area
• Available to work 35 hours per week from June – August 2026
• 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, 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.