Prospect Research Intern

Position: Prospect Research Intern

Department: Advance & Innovation 

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.   

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

• Research Emerging Wealth & New Prospects
  • Research emerging companies approaching an IPO or liquidity event to identify and enter new prospects into the team's pipeline.
  • Use business, financial and philanthropic resources to gather and organize relevant data about companies, C-suite employees and investors
  • Track and organize findings into a research resource the broader team can draw on.
  • Help maintain and expand a pipeline of prospects for future research.
• Synthesize & Communicate Findings
  • Pull information from multiple sources and synthesize it into clear, concise summaries for the team's researchers.
  • Identify most relevant information within larger amounts of business & financial data
  • Prepare materials that translate raw research into actionable takeaways.
• Help Build a New Research Initiative
  • Play a hands-on role in helping to define and finalize a pilot program focused on emerging wealth.
  • Help test and build repeatable, process-oriented approaches to the research work as the program scales.

You'll Be a Great Fit If

• You are a rising junior, senior, or equivalent.
• You are based on in NYC or the Greater NYC area
• You have a background in business, finance, or research (coursework, prior internship, or equivalent experience)
• You have some experience as a research assistant, teaching assistant, or in a similarly research-focused role
• You're comfortable navigating research databases and resources such as SEC filings, PitchBook, and Crunchbase (training and access provided)
• You bring a process-oriented mindset and comfortable tracking and organizing information consistently
• You're a strong communicator who takes direction easily and can work independently
• You have familiarity with, or a genuine interest in learning how research supports fundraising
• You exemplify curiosity, reliability, initiative, and attention to detail

**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:  

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.