Updated December 11, 2024
Updated 9/5/2024 by S. Smutny
The Jewish Museum
1109 5th Ave at 92nd St
New York, NY 10128
212.423.3200
https://thejewishmuseum.org/careers/position-information/academic-year-internships2024
The Jewish Museum is looking for undergraduate or graduate students in the NYC area interested in participating in the Museum’s Academic Year Internships, which will be held in a hybrid capacity.
This program is perfect for anyone that wants to learn how museums and other cultural organizations are adapting to our current reality of institutional reckoning and social change and explore the future of museum work with a group of their peers. The job description can be found on the link above, as well as on Handshake. The Jewish Museum's Internship Program provides an opportunity to participate in the day-to-day operations of one of New York City's leading museums of art and culture.
Interns will work a flexible hybrid schedule, both remote and onsite at the Museum, for the equivalent of two days per week from November 2024 thru May 2025, including a winter break and flexible scheduling around other holidays. The available department positions are listed below. In addition to the department-specific work, there will be scheduled programs in which interns will connect as a group and learn about work happening at the Museum in discussion with staff from various departments.
| Reports to: | Department Supervisors |
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| Date posted: | August 26, 2024 |
| FLSA Status: | Paid Internship |
| Schedule: | 14 hrs per week |
Responsibilities:
- Completion of department work
- Regular communication and meetings with department supervisor
- Attend regularly scheduled programs for interns
Requirements:
- Current university student (BA or MA level)
- Resident of the NYC metropolitan area
- Availability to work onsite at least one day per week
- Interest in museum work, art, and Jewish culture
- Must have internet access and computer with camera
Hourly Pay Rate: $18.00
To apply, send resume, cover letter, and internship application to interns@thejm.org. Make sure to save your completed internship application PDF before sending.
All interns must have valid U.S. work authorization.
On the internship application form under "type of internship sought," please indicate to which department position you are applying:
Departments:
- Access: As a member of the Education team, work on accessibility initiatives across the institution, and assist with programs for visitors who are blind or have low vision, who are Deaf, who have memory loss, or who have learning or developmental disabilities.
- Curatorial: Research specific topics in art; organize visual material; create and maintain checklists and exhibition documents/presentations; assist with generation and editing of exhibition texts.
- Design: Help design print and digital assets and prepare design files for production as part of the Creative Services Department. (Design candidates must submit include a portfolio with their application.)
- Digital Content and Communications: Working alongside a dynamic and cross-functional team whose scope encompasses marketing, social media, and press, the intern will create outreach strategies to support awareness among target audiences for the Jewish Museum’s exhibitions and public programs
Volunteer or Intern at The Asia Society in New York
Note: The Asia Society has branches throughout the US and abroad. Scroll down their page to view Internships available inside and outside of New York City.
Updated October 31, 2024
The Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, New York 11238-6052
Brooklyn Museum Internship Program
Spring 2025 internships Deadline to Apply, November 3, 2024
January 24–April 18, 2025
Applications for spring internships are open October 4–November 3, 2024. Spring and fall internships are paid, part-time opportunities ($17 per hour, 18 hours per week). In addition to working in their department, interns must attend seminars every Tuesday, 9:30 am–12:30 pm.
Summer 2025 internships: Applications Open January 3–February 2, 2025
May 27–August 8, 2025
Applications for summer internships are open January 3–February 2, 2025. Summer internships are paid, full-time opportunities ($17 per hour, 35 hours per week). In addition to working in their department, interns must attend seminars every Tuesday, 9:30 am–5:30 pm.
Learn more about the Brooklyn Museum’s Internship Program here: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/education/adults/internships
Updated 10/31/2024 by S. Smutny
Christie's New York
20 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10020
Tel: +1 212 636 2000
Summer 2025: Deadline December 31, 2024
Internship Dates: June 9, 2025 – August 8, 2025
How to apply
Candidates can apply here for our Internships. Unfortunately, applications received by other mediums cannot be accepted. We review all formal application submissions, and successful applicants will be invited in for interview. We regret that demand for Internships usually exceeds availability of places on the scheme.
The posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.
Compensation Range
Hourly: $22.00 - $22.00
Positions in auction house expert and support departments. For rising juniors and senior undergraduate students.
The programme
Application link
Christie’s New York offers Internships in summer.
The Summer Internship runs for a period of ten weeks, from June to August. By allowing Interns to immerse themselves in the practical operations of the company, both Internships provide an insight into Christie’s work and its role within the art world.
We also offer Internship opportunities throughout the year in a selection of our regional offices: Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago. Please note that these Internships are not part of our summer session, they are recruited separately, and openings can be found here when available.
The Summer, and Regional Internships are paid programmes. Unfortunately we are unable to reimburse travel, housing or other expenses.
Christie’s, the world’s largest art business, is an incredibly exciting and enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work in one of our Specialist Art Departments or in one of our operational teams, we all share a common goal: to continue the success of this 250-year-old company, steeped in history, while bringing fresh ideas and upholding our shared values of Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility, and Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about their work, and it is inspiring to collaborate with industry leaders across our business.
Why This Role Matters
Next summer, you have the opportunity to join our team in New York as we continue to serve as stewards of fine art and luxury. This paid internship offers a dynamic environment where you can share your ideas and creativity, build lasting mentor-mentee relationships, and explore various career paths at a leading auction house.
As a summer intern, you will gain valuable work experience while enjoying gallery tours, team-building activities, organized events, networking opportunities, and more. Whether you work within our Specialist Departments or operational functions, you will be inspired by a culture that promotes collaboration and excellence at the intersection of art, culture, and commerce.
This position requires a commitment of 40 hours per week for nine weeks. The internship will be onsite at our Rockefeller Center offices.
Internship Dates: June 9, 2025 – August 8, 2025
Join us and become part of a legacy that shapes the future of art and inspires new generations of art enthusiasts.
How You'll Make An Impact
- Perform general department administrative tasks as assigned by your line manager.
- Keep all data up to date in Christie’s internal systems.
- Assist specialists with provenance research, managing the department library, and maintaining consignor files.
- Respond to client inquiries regarding condition reports, images, and fact sheets.
- Research works for upcoming sales, including traditional research using Christie’s onsite libraries, public libraries in New York City, and online research through auction databases and other internet sources.
- Assist Junior Specialists with cataloging and condition checks for consigned property.
- Support the proposal preparation process.
- Attend "hilling" sessions, where specialists review works and share their knowledge.
- Assist with installations for auction previews, including compiling, printing, and mounting lot cards for each work.
- Support analysts with client research, including Artnet searches, compiling competitive sales spreadsheets, and catalog research for object intelligence.
- Contribute to social media posts by writing copy and editing images.
- Review the shipping queue daily, checking for payment and facilitating the timely and compliant release of shipments.
What You’ll Bring To The Team
- Rising Junior or Senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in the U.S. at the time of application (graduation date between June 2026 and June 2027).
- Must be able to participate and commit to completing the entirety of the program.
- A passion for fine art, luxury, and the auction industry.
- Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication.
- Intellectual curiosity and the ability to contribute ideas in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
Christie’s believes that experience is best gained through practical involvement in the activities of our departments. Interns will be asked to undertake a variety of tasks and projects throughout their time at Christie’s and these vary depending on the department's needs and where they are in their sale cycle.
Tasks may include (but are not limited to):
- Archiving
- Catalogue notes
- Research on specific works of art, artists, museums, etc.
- Managing libraries
- Working with the galleries for exhibition set up
- Client service
- Administrative duties
- Specific projects as assigned by manager
- Content creation for social media
- Translation
Finer details
Summer Internship are full-time, paid positions with a limited number of part-time opportunities. The standard hours worked by Christie's New York are 9am to 5pm (Monday to Friday). Some regions may vary according to their business needs. As many of Christie's most exciting events and activities such as major sales and functions take place in the evenings and during weekends, we strongly recommend that Interns become involved in these events, if possible, by taking an active role in their organisation. Part-time hours will need to be discussed, and agreed upon, during the interview process.
Eligibility
We undertake a selection process based on formal criteria, the application form and an interview.
Examples of the key criteria include:
- Summer Internships are only available for rising junior and senior undergraduate students. International students enrolled in a US-based school are eligible to apply for the Internship.
- Applications are open for undergraduates as well as graduate-level students.
- International students applying to the programme must have a valid CPT/OPT as Christie’s cannot sponsor Internships.
- Candidates should be available for the entire duration of the programme.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
- Team player and proactive.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a verification process.
Choice of department
- Proposals
- Museum Services
- Trusts, Estates and Appraisals
- Decorative Arts
- Books & Manuscripts
- Luxury (Jewellery, Handbags, Watches and Wine)
- Legal
- Old Masters
- Post-War and Contemporary Art
- Impressionist and Modern Art
- Asian Art
- Client Strategy
- Client Advisory
- Photographs
- Prints and Multiples
- Special Events
- American Art
- Marketing
- Art Finance
- Design
Please note that the current list of departments is subject to change and we can't guarantee that you will be offered your preferred department.
About
Christie’s, Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws regarding employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie’s, Inc. ensures equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, or medical disability, veteran status, or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.
Updated 1/23/2024
Apply Online at https://solaa.si.edu
Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
2 East 91st Street
New York, NY 10128
212.849.8400
Summer 2024
June 10–August 16, 2024 (10 weeks, 35 hours/week)
Note Internship Titles and read Descriptions on the Cooper Hewitt Internships Page
Deadline:
February 12, 2024 (11:59pm EST)
PETER A. KRUEGER SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
- Accessibility and Inclusion Intern Learning and Audience Engagement Department
- Graphic Design Intern Communications and Marketing Department
- Conservation Intern Curatorial Department
- Socially Responsible Design Intern Curatorial Department
- Digital Media Intern Cross-Platform Content Department
The Peter A. Krueger Summer Internship Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to gain professional skills and learn about museum practices at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Interns will acquire in-depth knowledge and develop an enriched understanding of how the museum fulfills its mission to educate, inspire, and empower people through design.
Explore the 2024 Peter A. Krueger Internship offerings below. Internships will be hybrid, and interns will be required to work onsite at Cooper Hewitt located in New York City a minimum of three (3) days a week. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at the time of application. Required application materials: resume, responses to three prompts, two references, and transcript.
2024 Internship dates: June 10–August 16, 2024 (10 weeks, 35 hours/week)
Stipend: $5,000
Submit your application materials through the SOLAA portal. Once you create an account, select “Start Your Application” at the top of the page and search for “Peter A. Krueger Summer Internship” in the program name field.
Application deadline: February 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET (Applicants will be notified by mid-April)
Questions? Please email chinternships@si.edu.
The Franklin Furnace Archive Intern Webpage
Intern/Volunteer at Franklin Furnace Archive, Inc.
200 Willoughby Avenue
ISC Building, Rooms 209-211
Brooklyn, NY 11205-3802
(718) 687-580
Brief Description of the Internship
Are you looking for experience working in a nonprofit arts organization? Franklin Furnace Archive offers internships for college students and recent college graduates, and volunteerships for adults. We offer unique mutually-beneficial opportunities to learn about small non-profit arts administration, archives, digital presenting platforms, artists’ books, grant programs for performance artists, arts education, fundraising, financial management, and more.
Updated 11/4/2024 by S. Smutny
The Frick Collection
Closed for renovation until April/May 2025
The Frick Collection
1 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
Email: internships@frick.org
1071 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
(Between 88th and 89th Streets)
The Guggenheim Careers Webpage
Summer 2024 Internship
Position/Title: Intern
Position Type: Part-time, 35 hours a week, 8 weeks
Internship Period: Monday, June 3, to Friday, July 26, 2024
Compensation: $16 per hour for undergraduate students, $18 per hour for graduate students and recent graduates.
Application Deadline: Friday, January 12, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST (eastern standard time)
Following an initial review of the applications, selected candidates will be contacted by January 30, 2024, to schedule a virtual interview. If you have not been contacted by January 30, then you have not been selected as a finalist for the program.
Overview
The Guggenheim is committed to championing the aspirations of early career arts professionals. In support of our Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion plan, the paid Guggenheim Museum Internship Program creates paths that lead to a more inclusive and diverse institution and arts field. The program provides practical training experience to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates interested in pursuing careers in the arts and museum fields. Interns are assigned to one department for the duration of the program based on their academic background and interests and gain a broad understanding of how a particular department functions within the context of a major museum, as well as specific knowledge and skills related to departmental responsibilities. Under the supervision of designated staff members, interns work independently on projects, attend group meetings, and participate in ongoing conversations and processes within their department.
Department Placements
The summer 2024 internship program will offer twelve internship positions in the following departments: Advancement, Curatorial, Education, Exhibition Design, Legal, Publications, Registrar, and Sustainability.
For a full list of departments, see https://www.guggenheim.org/internships-and-academic-programs/internship-departments. Please note that not all departments offer internships every cycle.
Internship Description
The summer 2024 internship is hybrid, meaning interns are expected to work on-site a minimum of three days a week. The program begins on Monday, June 3, and ends on Friday, July 26, 2024. Summer internships require a commitment of approximately 35 hours per week for the full 8 weeks, and as a part of that requirement, participants are expected to be available on Friday mornings for Museum Culture Seminars. Museum Culture Seminars are weekly professional development meetings that bring together interns from different departments to connect and learn from one another. Museum Culture Seminars are held primarily on-site at the museum and include presentations by Guggenheim staff and other arts professionals, as well as discussions of current issues and trends within the field. They may also include the opportunity for field trips to other institutions. Interns are expected to provide their own computer to ensure participation in the remote work portion of the internship.
Eligibility
You must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies to apply. Priority is given to rising juniors or seniors in undergraduate programs, to graduate students, and to recent graduates of degree-granting programs at the graduate and undergraduate level. You do not need an art history background or previous internship experience to apply for this position. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Compensation
The summer 2024 internships are a paid opportunity. The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is pleased to offer undergraduate students $16 per hour and recent graduates and graduate students $18 per hour for their participation in the program.
Application Process
Please visit our Careers Page (https://www.guggenheim.org/careers) to apply for internships and select the top two departments of interest. In addition to completing the online form, applicants are asked to submit the following materials:
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Resume
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Cover letter, including an explanation of your interest in two specific departments and a description of how this internship would enhance your professional and academic goals
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Writing sample (3–5 pages), if you are applying to departments not requiring a portfolio
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Portfolio (PDF or link to website), if you are applying to the Exhibition Design department
Deadline
All applications must be submitted by Friday, January 12, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST (eastern standard time).
Following an initial review of the applications, selected candidates will be contacted by January 30, 2024, to schedule a virtual interview. If you have not been contacted by January 30, then you have not been selected as a finalist for the program.
For any questions, please email internships@guggenheim.org.
SUMMER 2025 Internships
Ten-week paid summer internships for undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates at The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM (EST)
Apply using the online application.
Notification: by the end of April 2025
View this page for full information: MetMuseum.org Summer 2025 Internship Information
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019
Internships
Work with MoMA curators and educators and gain experience in the museum field.
- Learn about our mission, collections, and organizational systems
- Gain practical and theoretical training in museum work
- Contemplate the role of museums in contemporary society
- Work closely with a member of the MoMA staff
- Attend curator talks and a weekly lecture series
Full-time, seven-month internships with stipends are offered at MoMA for recent graduates of bachelor’s or master’s degree programs interested in pursuing or exploring a museum career. Interns will be provided focused departmental training, complemented with regular activities designed for this cohort to receive greater exposure to the museum and art fields. At this time, interns are expected to begin the program on a rotational basis between onsite and remote work. The Museum will evaluate this periodically according to internal health and safety guidelines.
Internships provide training in specific museum fields through close work with a professional staff member, familiarity with modern and contemporary art through seminars and discussions, and an educational program that exposes interns to the workings of the Museum as a whole, while considering the role of museums in the broader cultural context.
Please check back for our next cycle of opportunities.
MoMA PS1 Internship Program
MoMA PS1 offers blended internships with onsite and remote opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and beginning professionals with practical experience in a specific area of museum work. Our internship program provides the opportunity to learn about the operations of a non-profit art institution and work alongside some of the world’s most exciting contemporary artists and curators. In addition to departmental work interns participate in weekly professional development activities designed to increase understanding of the Museum’s various programs, exhibitions, and departments.
- The Adobe Foundation is proud to support equity, learning, and creativity at MoMA.
- Leadership support for Internship Programs is provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).
- Generous support is provided by the Clarissa and Edgar Bronfman, Jr. Internship Program Endowment, Volkswagen of America, the Louise Bourgeois Internship Fund, and Agnes Gund.
- Additional funding is provided by the Carole Kismaric Mikolaycak Internship Endowment and the Annual Education Fund.
Updated 10/31/2024 by S. Smutny
Sotheby's New York
1334 York Avenue
New York, NY, 10021
2025 Summer Intern Program (New York)
https://boards.greenhouse.io/sothebys/jobs/5317053004
Deadline, January 1, 2025 at 11:59PM
Positions in auction house expert and support departments. When applying, select 3 departments from list (scroll down on the application form)
Qualifications, Skills & Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with a graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026
- A strong academic record with a minimum 3.2 GPA
- Adaptive, multi-tasker with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and demonstrated leadership skills
- A curiosity and passion for the fine art or luxury markets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to complete the entirety of the onsite 10-week program
Arts Intern Summer 2025
APPLY NOW to confirm your eligibility for Arts Intern paid internships!
Deadline: Wednesday, January 5, 2025, 11:59pm EST
Sign up for an online info session to learn more:
Program Duration: 9 Weeks / 252 Hours
June 2nd-August 4th
Founded by Agnes Gund in 1999, Arts Intern provides opportunities for skilled college undergraduates with financial need to experience arts professions through paid internships.
Explore careers in the arts and expand your possibilities for a better future—no matter what path you take—with a paid summer internship in an arts and cultural organization in your city. Full-time summer internships are available in a range of departments, including curatorial, collections, marketing, education, archives, and others.
Participating Institutions have included: Al Held Foundation, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, El Museo del Barrio, Harpo Foundation, Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, The Kitchen, Madison Square Park Conservancy, Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, Reversible Destiny Foundation, Rubin Museum of Art, Staten Island Museum, The Noguchi Museum, The Studio Museum in Harlem, Woodman Family Foundation
AUTHENTIC WORK EXPERIENCE
Earn a competitive hourly rate of $20 per hour while completing meaningful work as member of a professional team.
COMMUNITY OF PEERS
Share ideas and experiences through regular meetings with cohorts based in your city and around the country.
MENTORSHIP AND APPRENTICE-BASED LEARNING
Work side-by-side with experts who will help you hone existing skills, learn new ones, and develop a professional network.
PROGRAMMING & SPECIAL EVENTS
Participate in programming that includes unique access to museum experts through seminars, career panels, and in-depth conversations.
Updated 12/11/2024
New York, NY 10027
212-864-4500
Studio Museum Institute Application Page
Internships
The Museum’s Internship Program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates' valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment.
Updated 12/11/2024
Whitney Museum of American Art
99 Gansevoort St.
New York, NY 10014
Summer Internship
Hearst Summer Interns
The Whitney’s summer internship is a full-time, paid, nine-week session primarily for undergraduate students. The program includes training, direct work experience, professional development, and a weekly speaker series.
The 2025 internship will be hybrid, meaning interns will work onsite at least three days per week. The program will begin on Monday, June 2nd, and end on Friday, August 1st. Participants must be available Monday through Friday for nine consecutive weeks, five days per week.
The application window for our Summer 2025 Hearst Family Internship will open soon. Keep watch on this page in the upcoming weeks for more information.
Generous support for Hearst Summer Interns is provided by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.
See the page for
- Highlights
- Qualifications
- Application Materials
