[Summer 2026] Education - K-12 Initiatives Internship
About The Position
The Whitney’s summer internship program 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 2026 Summer internship will be hybrid, meaning interns will work onsite at least three days per week. The program will begin on Monday, June 1, and end on Friday, July 31. Participants must be available Monday through Friday for nine consecutive weeks, five days per week. The Whitney seeks an Education: K-12 Initiatives intern for Summer 2026. To view all Internship opportunities and to learn more about The Whitney's offerings, please refer to our Internships Page.
Requirements
- The candidate should be organized and outgoing, with an interest in working with school and teacher audiences
- Undergraduates currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are 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
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with experience working with children of different ages and a desire to learn more about inquiry-based teaching in the galleries are a plus
Responsibilities
- Help prepare for programs by collecting and organizing art supplies
- Work with the Museum’s Freelance Educators to assist with K-12 school groups visiting the museum for guided tours and virtual programs
- Assist School Programs staff in small-scale research projects, including data collection & analysis
- Conduct research for new exhibitions and create resource packets for Freelance Educators.
- Assist Educator Programs staff with professional development workshops and other School Program events
- Assist in managing the School Programs calendar, website and mailing list
Benefits
- Interns will be paid a stipend of $6,500 for full participation.
- Generous support for Hearst Summer Interns is provided by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
