Arts In Education & Community Programs (AAIE) Summer Intern

Internships at AILEY

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation (AILEY), one of the world’s premier dance institutions, offers internships across the organization—from production to administration—giving interns valuable work experience as they learn about AILEY’s operations in a welcoming and collaborative environment.

The summer internship program is part of AILEY's ongoing effort to provide rewarding learning opportunities to outstanding candidates. While this is a paid opportunity, we are unable to provide housing. We do collaborate with schools so that interns can receive academic credit and are able to take dance and fitness classes at Ailey Extension at no charge.

In summer 2026, we offered internships in Production, Development, Marketing, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, Ailey Extension, Finance, and Legal. Summer 2027 internships will be posted early in 2027.

Eligibility

Our internship program is available to college and graduate students. International applicants are encouraged to apply, however AILEY does not sponsor visas and applicants will be required to provide proof of visa at time of resume submission. Applicants must be available to intern for a minimum of 25 hours a week. Intern placements will be in-person and/or hybrid requiring both in-office and remote work, subject to change based on departmental need.

Arts in Education Community Programs

The Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs (AAIE) Intern will support the department’s day-to-day administrative and programmatic operations under the supervision of the Director of Arts In Education & Community Programs. This internship offers hands-on experience in arts education administration, program evaluation, and community engagement within a leading cultural organization. The internship runs from Monday, June 15 through Friday, August 7, 2026, and will require 21–28 hours per week, Monday through Friday (3 days in