Job Description

The Whitney’s Academic Year Internship program offers a semester-long paid internship for undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited academic program. The program includes training, direct work experience, professional development, and a weekly speaker series.  

 
The Whitney’s Fall internship program is a full-time, paid, nine-week session primarily for undergraduate students. The internship is hybrid, with some onsite work. For Fall 2026, interns commit between 16–21 hours per week over 10–12 weeks for a total of 176 hours. The program will begin on September 15, 2026, and end on December 5, 2026 (this may vary depending on schedule). Participants must be available Monday through Friday for nine consecutive weeks, five days per week. Interns are assigned to a specific department at the Museum for the duration of the internship. 

The application window for our Fall 2026 Ostrover Family Academic Internship is now open through August 14. Please note that all candidates will be considered on a rolling basis, and as such, some opportunities may close before the deadline.

The Whitney seeks an  Education: Family Programs for Fall 2026. To view all Internship opportunities and to learn more about The Whitney's offerings, please refer to our  Internships Page .

Expected Projects & Assignments

●    Work on site 2-3 days per week (includes required availability on Saturdays and every second Sunday)
●    Assist during in-person Family Programs, work with Social Impact Facilitators, and create a welcoming environment for families and children at the museum
●    Prepare art materials and organize material inventory
●    Perform administrative tasks to support programs (track statistics, create signages and informational materials)

Skills & Qualifications

●    Experience working with art materials
●    Interest in working with children and families
●    Microsoft Office, including Excel
●    Creativity, attention to detail, ability to work on a team
●    Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student who has completed at least two years of academic coursework
●    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

 

Outcomes

●    The intern will become a valued part of the Family Programs team, assisting in running educational programs for families each week
●    They will gain hands-on experience in preparing art materials, performing administrative tasks to support programs, and facilitating programs

Compensation
Interns will be paid a stipend of $3000.

Generous support for Ostrover Family Academic Year Interns is provided by Julie and Doug Ostrover.
 
If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role. 

About the Whitney:
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.

EEO Statement:
The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, partnership status, caregiver status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other factor prohibited by law.  The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Internship, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Weekend work, 2 days per week, 3 days per week

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