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Fellow, Digital Accessibility

CompanyLINCOLN CENTER
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The fellow will support accessibility initiatives, including audio description for live events and digital accessibility testing. They will also conduct research, manage program correspondence, and complete a capstone project focused on innovation in accessibility.
Internship Type
intern or fellow
Company Size
864
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. The primary advocate for the entire Lincoln Center campus, our strategic priorities include: fostering collaboration and deepening impact across the Lincoln Center resident organizations; championing inclusion and increasing the accessibility and reach of Lincoln Center’s work; and nurturing innovation on stage and off to help ensure the arts are at the center of civic life for all. LCPA presents hundreds of programs each year, offered primarily for free and choose-what-you-pay, including many specially designed for young audiences, families, and those with disabilities. The 11 resident organizations include: The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Film at Lincoln Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Juilliard School, Lincoln Center Theater, The Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, New York Philharmonic, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, the School of American Ballet, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. **Campus photography by Mark Bussell
About the Role

Position: Audio Description & Digital Accessibility Fellow


Term: 
Sept/Oct 2026-June/July 2027

Overview

With equal focus on access initiatives and professional development, the goal of this Fellowship is to educate the next generation of leaders in the accessibility field while providing a bridge between academic research and practice at LCPA. This fellow will work collaboratively across departments to support projects focused on accessibility for people who are blind or have low vision, including audio description for live events and digital accessibility.
 
 
The Fellow will research best practices in audio description and digital accessibility, and will meet with leaders in the field. In addition to contributing to ongoing projects and investing in professional development, the Fellow will complete a capstone project that demonstrates innovation in program development that will be presented to staff. 

This Fellowship is 10 months; up to 20 hours/week at $28/hour, mainly in person with some remote hours.

The ideal candidate is a current or recent graduate student in Disability Studies, Performance Studies, or Programming/Marketing with an emphasis on Accessibility, and brings a strong understanding of live audio description for performances and/or assistive technology for digital navigation used by people who are blind or have low vision. Candidates with personal or professional experience with disability are strongly preferred. 

Access Programs Fellowship projects may include: 

  • Researching, planning and supporting audio description for live events, with a focus on dance.
  • Preparing for and welcoming guests who are blind or have low vision to Lincoln Center
  • Designing and analyzing feedback from stakeholders in audio description, including access workers, artists and audience members.
  • Conduct user testing digital accessibility through manual and automated tests. Provide recommendations to Digital team for improvements.
  • Supporting staffing, registration and correspondence with program participants for access programs
  • Providing administrative departmental support through phone, email and in person at events


This Fellow will be required to work flexible hours, including weekdays, nights, and weekends


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 invite you to consider joining our talented, multi-faceted 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 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.

Key Skills
Audio descriptionDigital accessibilityAssistive technologyUser testingAccessibility researchProgram developmentProject managementAdministrative supportCommunicationStakeholder engagementManual testingAutomated testingDisability studiesPerformance studies
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