Accessibility Programs Fellow

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and mentoring

Capstone project presentation

Job summary

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts invites applications for an Accessibility Programs Fellow. The 10-month fellowship runs Sept/Oct 2026 through June/July 2027, offering up to 20 hours per week at $28/hour, primarily in person with some remote hours.

The Fellow will research best practices, support programs like Relaxed Performances and Passport to the Arts, and design an impactful capstone presented to staff.

Responsibilities

• Researching, planning and supporting Relaxed Performances, especially welcoming for people who are neurodivergent, and Passport to the Arts, a program for children, teens and adults with disabilities and their families
• Preparing for and welcoming Lincoln Center Moments participants in a program designed for people with dementia and their caregivers
• Supporting staffing, registration and correspondence with program participants for access programs
• 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

Job description

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. The Fellow 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.

Position: Accessibility Programs Fellow

Term: Sept/Oct 2026-June/July 2027

Salary: 28.00 (USD) Hourly

Access Programs Fellowship projects may include:

• Researching, planning and supporting Relaxed Performances, especially welcoming for people who are neurodivergent, and Passport to the Arts, a program for children, teens and adults with disabilities and their families
• Preparing for and welcoming Lincoln Center Moments participants in a program designed for people with dementia and their caregivers
• Supporting staffing, registration and correspondence with program participants for access programs
• 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 Fellowship is 10 months; up to 20 hours/week at $28/hour, mainly in person with some remote hours.

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.

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 invite you to consider joining our talented, multi-faceted team.

We are:

• The manager of the 16-acre Lincoln Center campus
• We are one of eleven amazing resident arts organizations
• A leading Arts Presenter.
• We curate numerous programs and performances, showcasing music, dance, and more
• 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."

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 inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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