Graduate Student Summer Internship

NORTON MUSEUM OF ART INC • West Palm Beach, FL

2d • $17 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Norton Museum of Art Summer Internship Program provides two graduate students with the opportunity to gain practical art museum experience, engage in intellectual discourse, and develop professional skills. Through the seven-week program summer interns will: Work with the Learning and Community Engagement Department and other departments throughout the Museum based on needs. Conduct art historical research about future exhibitions and the Norton Collection and write about it for Bloomberg Connects. Lead gallery talks in special exhibitions and the Museum Collection for visitors of all ages as needed. Help to manage education programs such as Art After Dark and assist in the planning of future programs. Please note: Programs may include occasional nights and weekends. Engage in weekly readings, writing assignments, and discussions with staff about current art historical and museum-related issues.

Requirements

• The program is open to Art, Art Education, Art History, and Museum Studies Graduate students at any accredited U.S. college or university.
• All applicants must have successfully completed at least four college-level courses in art history.
• You must be available for the entire 7-week period listed above (June 8, 2026 – July 24, 2026).
• Norton Museum of Art Application – Completed through Paycom (personal statement, resume, cover letter, and transcript can be uploaded to application)
• A typewritten personal statement of no more than 500 words describing how this experience will help you to achieve your future goal
• Resume and Cover Letter
• Official college transcript from your current institution.
• Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional reference (Letters must be sealed and signed across the flap by the recommender. Letters can be mailed with your application or emailed separately for receipt by April 10, 2026)
• At the time of employment, employees are expected to be located within reasonable commuting distance of the museum. Commuting Distance means they are located in South Florida, and able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Learning and Community Engagement Department and other departments throughout the Museum based on needs.
• Conduct art historical research about future exhibitions and the Norton Collection and write about it for Bloomberg Connects.
• Lead gallery talks in special exhibitions and the Museum Collection for visitors of all ages as needed.
• Help to manage education programs such as Art After Dark and assist in the planning of future programs.
• Engage in weekly readings, writing assignments, and discussions with staff about current art historical and museum-related issues.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern