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About the Role

This Fellowship aims to educate future leaders in accessibility by bridging academic research and practical application at LCPA. The Fellow will support projects focused on accessibility for individuals who are blind or have low vision, including audio description for live events and digital accessibility. The role involves researching best practices, meeting with field leaders, contributing to ongoing projects, and completing a capstone project.

Responsibilities

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.
Work flexible hours, including weekdays, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

Current or recent graduate student in Disability Studies, Performance Studies, or Programming/Marketing with an emphasis on Accessibility.
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.

Skills

Audio description
Digital accessibility
Assistive technology
User testing
Manual testing
Automated testing
Program development
Stakeholder feedback analysis

Location

New York City
Mainly in person with some remote hours

Work Type

Fellowship
Part-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Fellowship level

Education Level

Graduate student or recent graduate

Salary/Compensations

$28/hour

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

About the Company

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City.
LCPA manages the 16-acre Lincoln Center campus.
LCPA is a leading Arts Presenter, curating numerous programs and performances.
LCPA is an Education Hub, having reached millions of students, educators, principals, and community members.
LCPA is a team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.
The organization is committed to the 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.