Intern, Programming Artist Services

Position: Intern, Programming Artist Services

Department: Programming

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:

• Supporting VIP guest check in at the Welcome Center
• Assisting the Programming Manager and Artist Services team with hospitality stock management, placing and receiving orders, and organizing storage
• Assisting in receipt reconciliation and hospitality budget management
• Assisting the Artist Services team with artist support on site, including talent wrangling, hospitality set up/break down, and running errands
• Creating event documents and distributing artist facing materials such as signage, schedules, and local amenities guides
• Serving as a welcoming and friendly representative of Lincoln Center!

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, including evenings and weekends
• 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.