NYU MIAP Conservation Intern

MoMA • New York, NY

4d

About The Position

NYU's Moving Image Archiving and Preservation (MIAP) MA is a two-year, interdisciplinary course of study that trains future professionals to manage and preserve collections of film, video, digital, and multimedia works. MIAP provides prospective collection managers and archivists with an international, comprehensive education in the theories, methods, and practices of moving image archiving and preservation. The David Booth Department of Conservation is proud to provide graduate students the opportunity to complete their semester internship in a conservation studio under the supervision of experienced conservators. The Museum of Modern Art, dedicated to the art of our time, was established in 1929. With a dynamic exhibition program and one of the world’s largest collections of modern and contemporary art, MoMA bridges the past and present, the established and the experimental, bringing new ideas to over three million onsite visitors per year— and many more millions in the digital realm. We offer an exciting, inclusive work environment for innovative, talented individuals who are eager to take part in MoMA’ mission, responding to new ideas and initiatives with insight, imagination, and intelligence.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in the NYU MIAP MA Program
• Selected for MoMA placement by MIAP faculty and Academic Program Manager
• Available in the Spring 2026 semester
• All Interns must be authorized to work in the United States and must secure authorization to work at MoMA prior to their program start date, either independently or with the assistance of their university. Securing work authorization is the sole responsibility of the candidate.
• Applicants must submit a complete application by December 31, 2025
• Applicants should submit a resume and a statement of interest.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees