2026 MoMA 12-Month Internship - Learning and Engagement

MoMA • New York, NY

11d • $42,000 • Onsite

About The Position

About the 12-Month Internship Program Full-time, 12-month internships with stipends are offered for recent college graduates interested in pursuing a museum career. The focused departmental training is integrated with the fall, spring, and summer lecture series and complemented with financial provisions for the interns to create a research trip related to their field of interest. Additionally, monthly activities are designed specifically for this cohort to receive greater exposure to the museum and art fields. The Learning & Engagement Intern will be a part of a larger cohort of interns from various MoMA departments. Twelve-month internships provide training in specific museum fields through close work with professional staff members, 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. More about Learning and Engagement The 12-Month Intern in MoMA's Learning and Engagement team will assist the department in a variety of areas.

Requirements

• Recent graduates of bachelor’s or master’s degree programs.
• The Museum encourages candidates from all academic disciplines to apply.
• A résumé/curriculum vitae in PDF format
• At least 1 letter of recommendation, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application
• A transcript, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application (unofficial transcripts are accepted).
• A essay submitted in PDF format. Essay should be no longer than 650 words and answer the prompt below as follows: Why are you interested in participating in an internship at The Museum of Modern Art? In response, be sure to address both: a) The role of museums and how you envision their potential for evolution. b) Individual or an experience that has influenced your perception of the arts.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in and knowledge of art making, art history, early childhood education and/or family learning, or working with visitors with disabilities
• Ability to quickly learn new software and programs such as Google Suite, Splash registration system and Emarsys Marketing
• Writing skills
• Ability to speak Spanish or a second language

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development, registration, and day-of support for Learning & Engagement programming
• Helping with promotional materials, such as marketing emails and program listings for communications
• Helping with data collection and surveys and reporting program attendance
• Attending and supporting onsite programming, including evenings and weekends, by greeting and checking in guests, managing materials, assisting with wayfinding, assisting with set up and breakdown, and other duties as assigned

Benefits

• $42,000 salary (gross), subject to applicable tax withholdings.
• Health benefits
• Two weeks paid vacation
• An additional $2,000 to cover travel expenses for an approved research trip related to the intern’s field of interest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern