Position: Food & Beverage Intern

Department: Food & Beverage 

Program Overview:  The Lincoln Center Summer Internship is a paid, 10-week, in-person arts administration internship for NYC undergraduate students passionate about the performing arts. This program cultivates the next generation of leaders in the field by providing on-the-job experience and professional development opportunities.  

In the Food & Beverage department, interns will be able to understand the components of running a large-scale business operation by prioritizing guest experience and managing business partnerships. Intern will learn; the basics of F&B operations; how nonprofits secure and maintain professional relationships with vendors; the basics of LC campus logistics; and how to assess the diverse needs of guests through food and beverage services. Interns will support diverse members of the LCPA community and create welcoming environments for all patrons.  

Interns gain access to:  

In person work experience 
Professional development workshops 
Community building that creates a trusted peer network  
Conversation Series that features leaders from across the sector and program Alumni
Special Events that make Lincoln Center the world’s leading performing arts center

What you’ll get to do: 

Be front line staff during Summer for the City events to ensure satisfactory guest experience
Maintain operations by checking vendors in 
Assess venue space for pre-show set up and post-show break down 
Document any damage done to campus and flag for supervisor
Schedule coordination for Summer for the City and the guest experience of food and beverage in compliance with FDA regulations and general health laws
Ensure facilities are maintained throughout the day Checking vendors in 
Assessing space at set up and break down time 
Document any damage done to campus and flag for supervisor
Monitoring line management
Ensuring facilities are maintained
Overall monitoring of the community/supportive environment we built in summer '23

You'll be a great fit if you:

Are a rising college junior, or senior, or equivalent 
Are based in New York City or the Greater New York region 
Are available 35 hours/week from June 2026 – August 2026
Are available Friday- Sunday between 3pm-11pm 
Able to be on your feet for long period of times
Able to push and pull 50lbs and lift 25lbs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
Strong customer service and organizational skills 
Experience with schedule coordination
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Effective problem-solving skills
Have both a flexible schedule and work ethic 
Have excellent organizational skills 
Identify as both a self-starter and a dynamic team player 
You exemplify leadership, 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.

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 more

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

Campus Happenings

Legacies of San Juan Hill

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.

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