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This summer, we are offering internships in Production, Development, Public Relations, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, Ailey Extension, Finance, and Legal. 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.
Eligibility
Key Dates
| Applications Accepted | March–early May |
| Program Dates | End of May/Early June through mid-August Start and end dates may vary based on assigned placement and students’ educational requirements. |
How to Apply
If you are applying to more than one internship opportunity, apply to each department separately and note your interests in your cover letter. Please include your name in the file names of each document. Only applicants who submit the following will be considered:
If you apply and your resume is selected, you will be contacted.
Applications will not be considered without these items. No phone calls, please.
Available Internships
Ailey Extension was founded to continue Alvin Ailey’s legacy that “dance came from the people and should be delivered back to the people” by offering open dance classes for all experience levels. For the last 19 years, the Extension has brought together people of all backgrounds to train with renowned dance instructors from around the world at the home of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City. The Extension’s programming includes weekly adult dance classes, special workshops, student performances, kids & teens classes, seminars, and private groups.
The Ailey Extension team is collaborative and multi-faceted—Extension team members work in scheduling, customer service, operations, production, finance, data analytics, marketing, and more. Ailey Extension is looking for an intern with a strong interest in arts administration looking to gain hands-on experience.
To apply, please send the following materials by email to [email protected] and in the subject line indicate the internship you are applying for (e.g. 2025 Ailey Extension Summer Intern):
AileyCamp Newark offers a fun-filled six-week summer day camp where young people ages 11–14 learn to dance and explore their creativity. The program helps youth develop their self-confidence in an atmosphere of warmth, respect, and trust. Campers take dance classes from experienced teaching artists in popular styles such as West African, jazz, ballet, and Horton technique (which is the basis of many of Alvin Ailey’s works). Campers also participate in workshops to build leadership and communication skills and enjoy a variety of athletic and social activities.
AileyCamp Newark is looking for dedicated, hands-on interns who want to make a difference in a child’s life while learning the administrative responsibilities of running a summer day camp. The internship runs through the summer and will require 28–35 hours per week, Monday through Friday (4–5 days). All interns are required to attend a 2-day orientation prior to the start of AileyCamp. AileyCamp Newark takes place off-site at Arts High School in Newark, NJ, from July 1–August 8, 2025.
AileyCamp Newark interns will be supervised by the Group Leader, both reporting to the AileyCamp Newark Co-Directors. The AileyCamp interns’ primary role will be to assist campers with class content, dance skills, choreography, and activities as needed. Group Leaders will assist dance instructors or facilitators with classroom management, monitor campers’ behavior, and act as a liaison between campers, faculty members, the Guidance Counselor, and AileyCamp Co-Directors with assistance from the AileyCamp intern as needed.
To apply, please send the following materials by email to [email protected] and in the subject line indicate the internship you are applying for (e.g. 2025 AileyCamp Newark Summer Intern):
Note: AileyCamp staff, including interns, are required to participate in a background check, including but not limited to federal and sex offender checks. Fingerprinting and courses required for certification may also be required.
Children’s Aid AileyCamp New York offers a fun-filled six-week summer day camp where young people ages 11–14 learn to dance and explore their creativity. The program helps youth develop their self-confidence in an atmosphere of warmth, respect, and trust. Campers take dance classes from experienced teaching artists in popular styles such as West African, jazz, ballet, and Horton technique (which is the basis of many of Alvin Ailey’s works). Campers also participate in workshops to build leadership and communication skills and enjoy a variety of athletic and social activities.
Children’s Aid AileyCamp New York is looking for dedicated, hands-on interns who want to make a difference in a child’s life while learning the administrative responsibilities of running a summer day camp. The internship runs through the summer and will require 28–35 hours per week, Monday through Friday (4–5 days). All interns are required to attend a 2-day orientation prior to the start of AileyCamp. Children’s Aid AileyCamp New York takes place off-site at Children's Aid College Prep Charter School and the dates are July 1–August 8, 2025.
Children’s Aid AileyCamp New York interns will be supervised by the Group Leader, both reporting to the Children’s Aid AileyCamp New York Director. The AileyCamp interns’ primary role will be to assist campers with class content, dance skills, choreography, and activities as needed. Group Leaders will assist dance instructors or facilitators with classroom management, monitor campers’ behavior, and act as a liaison between campers, faculty members, the Guidance Counselor, and AileyCamp Director with assistance from the AileyCamp intern as needed.
To apply, please send the following materials by email to [email protected] and in the subject line indicate the internship you are applying for (e.g. 2025 Children’s Aid AileyCamp New York Summer Intern):
Note: AileyCamp staff, including interns, are required to participate in a background check, including but not limited to federal and sex offender checks. Fingerprinting and courses required for certification may also be required.
Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation (AILEY) is seeking a Development Operations Intern reporting to the Director of Development Operations within the Development department. The Development Operations Intern is an organized and personable collaborator who will work to support the general fundraising operations projects in the Development department. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with working in groups, have an excellent attitude and demeanor overall, and be an adaptive person who is able to multi-task and thrive in a high-energy, professional work environment.
To apply, please send the following materials by email to [email protected] and in the subject line indicate the internship you are applying for (e.g. 2025 Development Operations Summer Intern):
The mission of the Finance department is to provide centralized and efficient financial operations, creating the platform to meet artistic, educational, and administrative objectives. We are looking for a motivated and an analytical Accounting Intern who is ready to apply knowledge of financial terms and principles to an authentic real-world experience.
To apply, please send the following materials by email to [email protected] and in the subject line indicate the internship you are applying for (e.g. 2025 Finance Summer Intern):
The Individual Giving Intern is a dynamic, organized, and personable team player. Reporting to the Associate Director of Individual Giving, the Intern will work to support the individual giving fundraising portfolio and goals. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated and energetic individual with strong organizational skills and an interest in individual giving.
To apply, please send the following materials by email to [email protected] and in the subject line indicate the internship you are applying for (e.g. 2025 Individual Giving Summer Intern):
The Office of General Counsel is interested in two half-summer legal interns (6 weeks each, 1–2 days a week, one in the first half of the summer beginning the week of/before Memorial Day, and the other beginning mid-July) interested in hands-on experience to obtain a general sense of what in-house general practice is like at a nonprofit. Students participating in this internship will be exposed to a wide range of legal matters that arise at a fast-paced performing arts organization. Legal issues may include labor and employment, governance, contracts, litigation, copyright, safety, real estate, tax, and data privacy matters. Throughout the internship experience students will receive support and guidance to build a career in law.
To apply, please send the following materials by email to [email protected] and in the subject line indicate the internship you are applying for (e.g. 2025 Legal Summer Intern):
The artistic team for Ailey II is looking for a personable, organized, focused, and passionate intern, experienced in the field of dance or with a passion for the art form. This opportunity will provide support that includes working closely with Ailey II’s artistic director.
To apply, please send the following materials by email to [email protected] and in the subject line indicate the internship you are applying for (e.g. 2025 Production Summer Intern):
The Public Relations department is looking for a motivated, responsible, and personable intern to support ongoing public relations initiatives. The position will provide support to the Public Relations team in implementing the organization’s public relations efforts, including the execution of publicity campaigns for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey School, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, Ailey Extension, and Special Events. Depending upon schedule and areas of interest, the Public Relations Intern can play a key role in certain areas of responsibility.
To apply, please send the following materials by email to [email protected] and in the subject line indicate the internship you are applying for (e.g. 2025 Public Relations Summer Intern):
The Public Relations department offers Summer and Fall 2025 internship opportunities (May–December 2025) and resume submission will be ongoing, until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Alvin Ailey 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.