[Spring 2027] Education - Youth Learning

Whitney Museum of American Art•New York, NY

9d•$3,000 - $3,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Whitney’s Academic Year Internship program offers a semester-long paid internship for rising Juniors and above (to include Graduate students) enrolled in an accredited academic program. The internship is in person and onsite. For spring 2027, interns commit between 16–21 hours per week over 10–12 weeks for a total of 176 hours. The official program dates will span from January 18-April 26, 2027. Interns are assigned to a specific department at the Museum for the duration of the internship. The application window for our Spring 2027 Ostrover Family Academic Internship is now open through November 9. Please note that all candidates will be considered on a rolling basis, and as such, some opportunities may close before the deadline. For more information, including information on eligibility requirements, please visit our internships page. The Whitney seeks an Education: Youth Programs Intern for the Spring 2027 semester.

Requirements

Demonstrated interest in art history, contemporary art, American studies, and/or museum education
Interest in K-12 Museum Education is imperative, as is a desire to learn more about inquiry-based teaching in the galleries
Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills
Ability to be flexible, personable, and juggle a variety of tasks simultaneously and work in a fast-paced work environment
Familiarity with MS Office and Google Suite

Responsibilities

Assist during in-person Youth Insights and drop-in Teen Programs to create a welcoming environment for teens at the Museum
Prepare art materials, organize material inventory and digital files
Perform administrative tasks to support programs (track statistics, art supply research, student data, and create signs and informational materials)
Assist in outreach and marketing efforts