Opportunities

José Limón Dance Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Summer Arts Administration Intern - Seasonal

LOCATION: New York, NY

JOB TYPE: 20 hours per week

The José Limón Dance Foundation is now accepting résumés for the Summer 2025 Arts Administration Internship. Internships span Marketing, Research, Fundraising, Education and Archiving departments. We welcome applications from New York-based college graduates, undergraduates, as well as pre- and professional dancers.

The internship requires a commitment of 20 hours per week from June - August fully in-person from Tuesdays to Thursdays between the business hours of 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET. Additionally, candidates will be responsible for in-person Community Engagement Programming on occasional Friday evenings, Saturday mornings, and Sunday afternoons. Interns are able to take dance classes and attend special events with Limón at no charge.

Please note that this is an unpaid internship and that the Foundation does not provide stipends, housing, or other forms of financial compensation. The foundation often partners with institutions so that interns can receive academic credit or complete placement requirements. Please inquire for more information.

The Arts Administration Intern is a highly motivated, detail-oriented, multi-tasker who seeks to learn about nonprofit organizational systems and diverse administrative skills within the arts field in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to maintain confidentiality and have strong, professional interpersonal communication skills.

Key responsibilities:

Assist with artistic initiatives for programming
Take ownership over special projects that support the activities of the foundation
Support the foundation with research projects and database upkeep

Desirable Skills:

Interest in the performing arts, arts education, and social action
Basic computer software, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs, etc.)
Excellent writing, copy-editing, and communication
Background in the arts, arts administration, business administration, education and / or marketing

To Apply, please provide the following materials:

Résumé
Cover letter detailing your interest in an internship at The José Limón Dance Foundation. Indicate your weekday availability between the hours of 10:00 – 6:00 PM ET, from the beginning of June to the end of August
Send all materials to info@limon.nyc with ATTN: Summer Internship in the subject line
No phone calls or mail submissions, please. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If your application is selected, you will be contacted for an interview.
The deadline to apply is Sunday, February 9, 2025. Interviews will occur the week of February 10, with offers sent to prospective interns no later than February 17.