Whitney Museum of American Art · 1 month ago
[Summer 2026] Education - Youth Learning Internship
New York, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerThe Whitney Museum of American Art is offering a summer internship program for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in museum education and youth learning. Interns will assist with various programs, prepare materials, and support outreach efforts while learning about engaging teen audiences in the arts.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Whitney Museum of American Art
Whitney Museum of American Art presents the full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art.
Founded in 1930
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrew Cone
Chief Strategy Officer
Angela Montefinise
Chief Communications & Content Officer
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