Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts · 15 hours ago
Intern, Accessibility
New York, NY
Internship
Onsite
InternLincoln Center for the Performing Arts is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. The Accessibility – Summer for the City Intern will support the Accessibility team's goal of making performing arts spaces inclusive and accessible, providing on-site support for access workers and guests with disabilities, and advancing marketing efforts for accessible events.
ArtEducationPerforming Arts
Responsibilities
On-site support for access workers at Summer for the City performances featuring ASL interpretation, closed/open captioning, audio description, pre-show touch tours, and other accommodations
Support and staff community gatherings designed for various Deaf and disabled communities
Provide public-facing performance support for guests with disabilities at a diverse range of performances and events
Research and advance marketing and outreach efforts to publicize accessible events and to connect with audiences with disabilities
Gather and analyze audience feedback after events
Participate in coaching and training Access Ambassadors through the Summer Youth Employment Program by modeling and supporting the development of Guest Experience skills
Communicate with audiences over phone and email, responding to general accessibility questions and sharing information about upcoming events
Research and propose improvements and new possibilities in accommodations and creative access integrations
Qualification
Required
An interest in learning about cultural accessibility, arts program design, and working with audiences with disabilities
A passion for inclusion and advocacy in the performing arts
Excitement in providing on-site support at performances
Strong written, verbal and face-to-face communication skills and an interest in developing comfort communicating with diverse audiences and stakeholders
Collaborative spirit, as well as the ability to work independently
Availability to consistently work Wednesdays-Sundays, with evening availability
A positive attitude and a willingness to work outdoors in summer weather
Company
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City.
Founded in 2001
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jim O'Hara
Chief Operating Officer
Chris Gonzalez
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