About Jazz At Lincoln Center
The mission of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Inc. (“JALC”) is to entertain, enrich and expand a global community for jazz through performance, education, and advocacy. From college students to young stars, from working professionals to celebrated masters, we present quality jazz for an ever-increasing audience in an unprecedented range of activities and a variety of venues. We are dedicated to lifting audiences and bringing people together with substance and with integrity. JALC has created a dynamic platform where our key constituents – jazz artists (beginner to grizzled veteran), fans (casual listeners to advanced scholars), educators (local band leaders to leading artist-educators) and advocates (local community advocates to important national promoters) – can meet, engage, learn, and work towards common objectives.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated summer intern to join our Finance team. This internship offers hands-on experience across financial planning and analysis, including analyzing operating results, building sustainable financial procedures, and supporting risk management. The intern will assist with monthly P&L analysis, executive reporting, and cash flow management, while also contributing to process documentation.
By the end of the internship, interns will understand the drivers of JALC’s financial performance, become familiar with key monthly close tasks and acquire skills for presenting financials to a variety of audiences.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and refresh monthly departmental P&L statements, identifying variances and trends for management review
• Review and standardize JALC’s Chart of Accounts mappings to ensure consistent expense categorization across departments
• Help build a cash flow analysis and forecasting model to support liquidity planning
• Design and develop improved financial reporting formats for Board of Directors presentations
• Support month-end close activities and assist with ad hoc financial analysis projects
• Partner with program and development teams to understand cost drivers and budget performance
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial workflows and document recommended process improvements
Prepare presentation materials and supporting schedules for Finance team meetings
• Perform administrative duties as needed
Qualifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Foundational understanding of finance and accounting concepts, with eagerness to learn
• Intermediate Excel skills required (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic financial modeling)
• Rising junior, senior, or recent graduate (within 12 months) pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interest in jazz, the arts, or nonprofit mission-driven work is a plus
What We Offer
• Hands-on FP&A experience at one of the world’s premier performing arts organizations
• Exposure to nonprofit financial management, budgeting, and Board-level reporting
• Mentorship from experienced Finance professionals and networking across JALC departments
• A supportive and dynamic work environment
• Strong performers may be considered for full-time opportunities as they arise
Schedule & Commitment
• Hours : 20 hours per week
• Flexibility : Interns will collaborate with their supervisor to establish a schedule that balances departmental needs with their personal or academic calendar
• Availability : Normal business hours
• Location: This is a fully in-person role. Staff work on-site at either Jazz at Lincoln Center’s administrative offices (3 Columbus Circle) or at Frederick P. Rose Hall, "The House of Swing"
Jazz at Lincoln Center is an equal opportunity employer that affords equal opportunities to all applicants, employees, contractors, and other covered persons, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Jazz at Lincoln Center is committed to creating an inclusive, open, and respectful culture that reflects and embraces diversity.
