Intern, The West

LINCOLN CENTER • New York, NY

5h • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern