Education - Community Programs and Partnerships Internship

Semester-long paid internship in the Whitney Museum’s Education department, supporting community programs and partnerships with a focus on American art engagement.

Your Role:

Key responsibilities include:
• Providing support for virtual/onsite programs and special events.
• Assisting with virtual sessions, workshops, and courses for community partners and senior centers by preparing curriculum materials for freelance educators.
• Researching artists in the Whitney’s collection and current exhibitions.
• Assisting freelance educators offsite at community partnerships.
• Providing administrative support and maintenance of community programs spaces.
• Completing a final intern project connected to community programs and partnerships.

About You:

Candidates should meet the following qualifications:
• Passionate about and have some knowledge of contemporary art and social movements (i.e. immigrant justice, racial justice, LGBTQ justice, disability justice).
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated with a degree in education, museum studies, disability studies, studio art, art history, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or ASL is a plus.
• Undergraduates and graduates currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are eligible.
• Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year’s worth of academic coursework; undergraduate freshmen are not eligible.
• While a demonstrated interest in art and art history is preferred, students in all majors are encouraged to apply.
• Previous museum experience is not required.

Compensation & Benefits:
• Interns will be paid a stipend of $3000.
• Hybrid internship with some onsite work.
• Access to museum events and programming.
• Professional networking opportunities within the Whitney Museum.

Training & Development:
• Training in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
• Opportunities to observe tours.
• Opportunities to observe and support community programming such as guided visits and artist workshops.

Career Progression:

Interns will gain knowledge of producing educational programming at a cultural institution and learn about inclusive programming, providing a foundation for future roles in museum education, community engagement, or arts administration.

How to Apply:

For more information, including eligibility requirements, visit the Whitney Museum’s Internships page. Submit your application as instructed on the Internships page.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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