About the Role
This Fellowship aims to educate future leaders in the accessibility field by bridging academic research and practical application at LCPA. The Fellow will support various accessibility initiatives, research best practices, and complete a capstone project. This role offers professional development and mentoring.
Responsibilities
- Researching, planning and supporting Relaxed Performances and Passport to the Arts.
- Preparing for and welcoming Lincoln Center Moments participants.
- Supporting staffing, registration and correspondence for access programs.
- Contributing to the Access Ambassador program, in-school skill building workshops, and job coaching.
- Designing, implementing and analyzing audience feedback.
- Developing new partners, programs, and supports for access initiatives.
- Researching, implementing and staffing accommodations for performances.
- Providing administrative departmental support.
Requirements
- Current or recent graduate student in Disability Studies, Special Education, Social Work, Museum Studies/Education, or similar programs.
- Personal or professional experience with disability strongly preferred.
- Required to work flexible hours, including weekdays, nights, and weekends.
- Must be able to work Saturdays and Sundays for Passport to the Arts programs.
Location
- New York City
- Remote
- In-person
Work Type
- Fellowship
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Fellowship
Education Level
- Graduate student
Salary/Compensations
- $28.00/hour
Benefits
- Professional development
- Mentoring
About the Company
- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City.
- LCPA believes the arts play an important role in our lives, nourishing hearts and minds, teaching valuable lessons and critical skills, and helping to create community.
- LCPA manages the 16-acre Lincoln Center campus.
- LCPA is one of eleven resident arts organizations.
- LCPA is a leading Arts Presenter, curating numerous programs and performances.
- LCPA is an Education Hub that has reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members.
- LCPA is a team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.
- LCPA's mission is guided by founding President John D. Rockefeller III's belief that '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.'
Equal Opportunity
- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. ensures 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.
- Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals requiring assistance with the application process.
