About Jazz at Lincoln Center:

The mission of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Inc. (“JALC”) is to entertain, enrich and expand a global community for jazz through performance, education, and advocacy. From college students to young stars, from working professionals to celebrated masters, we present quality jazz for an ever-increasing audience in an unprecedented range of activities and a variety of venues. We are dedicated to lifting audiences and bringing people together with substance and with integrity. JALC has created a dynamic platform where our key constituents – jazz artists (beginner to grizzled veteran), fans (casual listeners to advanced scholars), educators (local band leaders to leading artist-educators) and advocates (local community advocates to important national promoters) – can meet, engage, learn, and work towards common objectives. 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive legal intern to join our team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of legal operations, contract drafting, compliance research, and departmental administration. The intern will assist with drafting license and vendor agreements, summarizing contracts, preparing summaries and memos about important aspects of JALC’s business, organizing Legal Department operations, conducting legal and operational research, and assisting with board and committee meetings as needed, while also contributing to the development of educational materials and resources.

By the end of the internship, interns will develop foundational skills in contract drafting and review, understand legal processes within a nonprofit arts organization, gain experience in corporate governance documentation, strengthen research and analytical skills, and build proficiency in legal and administrative workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft agreement summaries
• Draft license agreements 
• Draft memos regarding proposed company policies
• Conduct research on legal and operational topics
• Organize and maintain legal department files (hard and digital copies)
• Fulfill tasks assigned by a supervisor
• Collaborate with department staff in event/meeting preparations
• Make recommendations for process improvements
• Perform administrative duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Interest in legal studies, nonprofit operations, or arts administration
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong written communication and research skills
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in Legal Studies, Political Science, Business Administration, Arts Administration, or a related field
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience in an educational or music-focused environment is a plus
• Knowledge of jazz history, theory, and performance is a plus

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience in a non-profit, arts, and educational organization
• Mentorship from experienced staff and educators
• A supportive and dynamic work environment
• Paid experience

Schedule & Commitment

• Hours: 20 hours per week
• Flexibility: Interns will collaborate with their supervisor to establish a schedule that balances departmental needs with their personal or academic calendar
• Availability: Available to work Monday through Friday
• Location: This is a fully in-person role for all part-time interns. Staff work on-site at either Jazz at Lincoln Center’s administrative offices (3 Columbus Circle) or at Frederick P. Rose Hall, "The House of Swing.”

Jazz at Lincoln Center is an equal opportunity employer that affords equal opportunities to all applicants, employees, contractors, and other covered persons, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Jazz at Lincoln Center is committed to creating an inclusive, open, and respectful culture that reflects and embraces diversity.