The West Intern

Position: Intern, The West

Department: The West

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 West Project Intern will join the Planning & Design department to support an active design and construction project. This role is ideal for a graduate student interested in urban design, capital project management, and public space development. 

Interns gain access to: 

• Meaningful in-person work experience in the arts and culture sector, with specific exposure to a major capital improvement process
• 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:

• Tracking project deadlines and milestones
• Reviewing and organizing design deliverables
• Supporting documentation, procurement, and approvals workflows
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to construction logistics coordination
• Assisting with general project and design-related tasks as needed

You'll be a great fit if are:

• A Master’s-level student in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Historic Preservation, or a related field
• Based in New York City or the Greater NYC area
• Available 35 hours per week from June toAugust
• Experienced with:
• Design development and construction documentation phases
• Urban planning and environmental review
• Civic, public realm, or multi-stakeholder projects
• Familiar with:
  • City government approvals processes, including the Public Design Commission, Environmental Review, and Department of Buildings permitting processes
  • Organized, self-directed, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a professional team setting
  • Strong graphic design skills and advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite(especially InDesign and Illustrator)
  • Familiarity with Bluebeam
  • Experience with AutoCAD is a plus

Application Submission:

Please submit your resume and portfolio as part of your application. To share your portfolio, please follow the instructions below to upload it via Dropbox.

Please include a Cover Letter: 

• In your Cover Letter, please describe why you are interested in Lincoln Center’s Internship Program and how the West Project internship connects to your academic, creative, or professional goals. Share a brief experience that reflects your relationship to arts or cultural spaces, and your interest in participatory design, community-informed planning, or how you have shaped creative environments through collaboration, accessibility, and public engagement.