Food & Beverage Intern

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

• 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.