Department: Event Production
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.
As part of this program, the Event Production Intern(s) will join the Production Department, supporting the planning and execution of live performances, public events, and internal operations across Lincoln Center's campus. Learn more about the program at LincolnCenter.org/Internship.
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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:
- Support the Event Production (EP) Team in advancing and executing live events of varying scale
- Assist with departmental and event-related administrative tasks
- Collaborate with Production and Technical Directors on daily operations
- Help assess and manage inventory of equipment and supplies
- Assist in software updates on production devices
- Run errands related to events and event prep
- Help create and organize standard operating procedures (SOPs) and production documentation
- Take on other projects and tasks as needed in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
You'll be a great fit if you are:
- A college student with an interest in event production, live entertainment, or technical theater
- Based in New York City or the Greater NYC area
- Available to work 20 hours per week from September-December 2025
- Available for a flexible and changing schedule, including evenings and weekends
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
- Experienced in Adobe suite, AutoCAD & Vectorworks is a plus but not required
- A strong critical thinker who is resourceful, adaptable, and eager to learn
- Curious about how the arts are brought to life through logistics, planning, and technical production
- A self-starter who also thrives in team environments
Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
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 mor
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
- Sensory-Friendly 'Big Umbrella Festival' Returns To Lincoln Center
- Tony Winner Shaina Taub to Perform at Lincoln Center in American Songbook
- De La Soul playing "choose-what-you-pay" show at Lincoln Center
- Lincoln Center to Present Groundbreaking Acts at globalFEST 2025
Campus Happenings
- Lincoln Center Taps Education Leader as Next President
- Clint Ramos Named as Lincoln Center's Artist-in-Residence
- The ‘Converse Conductor' Fighting Elitism in Classical Music
- For Lincoln Center's West Side, A New Story
Legacies of San Juan Hill
- Before Lincoln Center, San Juan Hill Was a Vibrant Black Community
- Lincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban Neighborhood
- Lincoln Center lanza plataforma para rescatar la cultura de un barrio negro
- ‘San Juan Hill: Manhattan's Lost Neighborhood' Premiering at Lincoln Center
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.