Public Programs Intern

Part time / $250 monthly stipend + travel and meals / Lower Manhattan Cultural Council / New York, NY

LMCC’s Internship program provides meaningful opportunities for individuals interested in the arts and culture sector, from the perspective of a leading non-profit organization in New York City. LMCC connects you to a robust network of professional connections and gives you the hands-on experience you need or a curious professional looking to make a career transition, our 20-person staff is ready to share their experience with you.

During the program, all interns receive a monthly participation honorarium of $250, along with a monthly travel stipend of $150 and monthly meal stipend of $100. Interns also have access to a professional development reimbursement fund of up $100 throughout their internship. All internships are structured at 16 - 24 hours per week, including supporting our evening and weekend events. The start/end dates of the program are flexible and should be agreed upon between the intern and their supervisor prior to the start of the internship.

Internship Focus Description:

EXHIBITIONS & PUBLIC PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT

The Exhibitions and Public Programs intern: Ideal for those interested in learning how the Arts Center at Governors Island (ACGI) comes to life, covering the areas of exhibition production, curatorial planning, and visitor and community engagement.

Primary Responsibilities: The Exhibitions and Public Programs internship position offers important support for three seasonal art projects which opened at ACGI in May 2023. The intern directly assists and learns from the Exhibitions and Public Programs Manager and the Public Programs team, learning how to produce different types of arts projects and prepare the space for the public.

Secondary Responsibilities: This role also directly assists and learn from the Public Engagement Manager in preparing ACGI for the public season. The intern assists in the hiring and on-boarding of front-line staff, preparing related materials and participating in training sessions. The intern will also gain knowledge in theory and practice for engaging audiences in a cultural setting; this includes greeting visitors and speaking with them about ACGI, exhibitions, and programs. The intern will have the opportunity to lead guided tours of the space, gain insight into educational programming, and provide support for special events or public programming such as the annual Take Care series.

Requirements

Qualifications: This is a hands-on and engaged internship. The ideal candidate is someone eager to learn who has a demonstrated interest in the technical aspects of arts production. They should be highly organized, able to juggle a variety of tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, and be comfortable engaging with the public.