Hybrid Accessibility Programs Fellow bei Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.

Position: Accessibility Programs Fellow

Fellowship Length: 10 months

Salary: $28/hour (~20 hours per week)

Location: NYC, Hybrid (In-person with some remote hours)

Role 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 accessibility initiatives, including Access Ambassadors, a job training and skills building program for teens with developmental disabilities; Passport to the Arts, which offers free programs for children, teens, and adults with disabilities; and Lincoln Center Moments, a performance and workshop series for individuals with dementia and their caregivers.will research best practices in programs and outreach for disability populations and meet with leaders in the field.  In addition to contributing to ongoing projects, and access to professional development and mentoring, the Fellow will complete a capstone project that demonstrates innovation in program development that will be presented to staff.   

The ideal candidate is a current or recent graduate student in Disability Studies, Special Education, Social Work, Museum Studies/Education, or other similar programs. Candidates with personal or professional experience with disability are strongly preferred. 

Key Responsibilities

Access Programs Fellowship projects may include: 

• Supporting registration, correspondence with program participants and staffing for access programs 
• Researching, planning and supporting Lincoln Center Moments workshops for people with dementia and their caregivers
• Preparing for and welcoming Passport families at performances and workshops
• Contributing to Access Ambassador program, in-school skill building workshops, and job coaching students during their volunteer front-of-house shifts at Lincoln Center.
• Designing, implementing and analyzing audience feedback 
• Developing new partners, programs, and supports for Access Ambassadors, Passport to the Arts or Lincoln Center Moments
• Researching, implementing and staffing accommodations for performances
• 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. Due to its emphasis on family engagement, events for our Passport to the Arts programs occur on Saturdays and Sundays across each season. 

Qualifications

• Current or recent graduate student in Disability Studies, Special Education, Social Work, Museum Studies/Education, Arts Administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in accessibility, disability inclusion, or related equity initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including children, teens, adults, and caregivers.
• Research skills with the ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information into actionable recommendations.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by program schedules.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants.

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

• Sensory-Friendly 'Big Umbrella Festival' Returns To Lincoln Center
• Tony Winner Shaina Taub to Perform at Lincoln Center in American Songbook
• De La Soul playing "choose-what-you-pay" show at Lincoln Center
• Lincoln Center to Present Groundbreaking Acts at globalFEST 2025

Campus Happenings

• Lincoln Center Taps Education Leader as Next President
• Clint Ramos Named as Lincoln Center’s Artist-in-Residence
• The ‘Converse Conductor’ Fighting Elitism in Classical Music
• For Lincoln Center’s West Side, A New Story  

Legacies of San Juan Hill

• Before Lincoln Center, San Juan Hill Was a Vibrant Black Community
• Lincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban Neighborhood
• Lincoln Center lanza plataforma para rescatar la cultura de un barrio negro
• ‘San Juan Hill: Manhattan’s Lost Neighborhood’ Premiering at Lincoln Center

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.

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