Individual Giving Donor Relations Intern

Department: Individual Giving

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. Interns placed in the Individual Giving team will support fundraising efforts across donor engagement, communications, and stewardship.

Interns Gain Access To:

• Meaningful in-person work experience in the arts and culture sector
• 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:

• Analyze donor survey data and planned giving records to identify engagement trends
• Prepare and update recognition listings for performance materials
• Track marketing metrics (email open and response rates) for planned giving outreach
• Maintain accurate donor records in the Tessitura CRM system
• Assist with stewardship efforts, including thank-you letters and other communications
• Support a ticket-buyer data project to identify prospects for year-end campaigns
• Conduct donor research and build profiles to inform cultivation strategies
• Help segment donor lists to support targeted mid-level fundraising campaigns
• Attend internal meetings and complete administrative tasks to gain exposure to the broader fundraising strategy

You'll Be a Great Fit If You Are:

• A rising college junior or senior, or graduate student with at least two years of coursework completed
• Based in New York City or the Greater NYC area and available to work in person
• Able to commit to working in person, 21 hours per week from February to May 2026, including Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and occasional evenings to support donor events.
• Extremely detail-oriented and highly organized — this is key to success in the role
• A strong communicator, both in writing and verbally
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Personally invested in the arts, leadership, and community engagement
• Skilled in Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is a plus
• Familiar with mass email platforms and data analysis tools is a plus

Application Materials: Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

Application Deadline: November 25, 2024

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

2. We are one of eleven amazing resident arts organizations

3. A leading Arts Presenter.

4. We curate numerous programs and performances, showcasing music, dance, and mor

5. An Education Hub.

6. 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 –5324.