Position: Security Intern Department: Security Program Overview: The Lincoln Center Summer Internship is a paid, 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 security department, Interns will learn how to handle confidential information specific to public safety through their understanding of the day-to-day operations of Lincoln Center campus security. This dynamic role offers experience in upholding security operations that exceed the needs of our diverse community of patrons, staff, and performers.
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:
- Work closely with our security team to support day-to-day operations including monitoring surveillance systems and conducting patrols
- Provide friendly and informative assistance to visitors, ensuring a welcoming and secure environment for all guests
- Monitor access points, verify credentials, and enforce access control policies to uphold facility security standards
- Work with Security’s administration team to:
- Collaborate with various departments, such as facilities management, guest services, and event operations, to address security needs and enhance overall safety measures
- Assist special security projects and initiatives as needed
You'll be a great fit if:
- You are a rising college junior, or senior, or equivalent
- You are based in New York City or the Greater New York region
- You are available 20 hours/week from February 2027 – May 2027
- You are able to maintain information with discretion and confidentiality
- You are interested in learning about the following:
- Security
- Indirect Law Enforcement
- Crisis Management
- You identify as both a self-starter and a dynamic team player
- You exemplify leadership, teamwork, organization, innovation, resilience, inclusivity, and enthusiasm
**Please include your Resume and Cover Letter in your application for consideration.**
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:
- The manager of the 16-acre Lincoln Center campus -We are one of eleven amazing resident arts organizations
- A leading Arts Presenter. -We curate numerous programs and performances, showcasing music, dance, and more
- 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
- Lincoln Center Reveals 25/26 Season Featuring Jeanine Tesori as Visionary Artist
- Kyle Abraham's 20 Years of Urgency at Lincoln Center Rose Theatre
Campus Happenings
- Lincoln Center Gets $50 Million Gift to Promote Contemporary Dance
- The new JFK terminal will show iconic artworks from MoMA, the Met and Lincoln Center
Legacies of San Juan Hill
- WNYC: Lincoln Center Celebrates 'Legacies of San Juan Hill
- Lincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban Neighborhood
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.