2024 Summer Internship

2024 Summer Internship Overview

Location: New York, NY
Type: Internship
Host: Whitney Museum of American Art
Target Audience: College Students

The Whitney Museum of American Art offers a full-time, paid summer internship for undergraduate students. This nine-week program includes training, direct work experience, professional development, and a weekly speaker series. The internship combines onsite work, with a minimum of three days per week required, and remote participation. It runs from Monday, June 10 to Friday, August 9, requiring full availability Monday through Friday.

Application Requirements

• Deadline: March 15, 2024, at 5pm ET
• Resume: Follow the format LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_RESUME.pdf
• Essay: 500-750 words. Discuss personal connections to the Whitney’s mission, reasons for applying, and expected gains from the experience. Paste it in the Cover Letter section.
• Portfolio: Required for Graphic Design applicants.
• Recommendation Letter: One letter needed, educational or professional. Not required for Research Resources applicants.

Internship Benefits

• Stipend: $6,500 for full participation
• Placement: Assignments in a specific museum department
• Mentorship: Personalized guidance
• Access: Free admission to most New York City museums and employee discounts
• Speaker Series: Engagements with curators and professionals

Eligibility Criteria

• Academic Level: Priority to rising juniors and seniors in accredited undergraduate programs
• Coursework: Completion of two years of academic studies
• Additional Requirements: Some positions may need graduate-level training or professional experience

General Information

• Incomplete Applications: Will not be considered

Special Instructions for Research Resources Applicants

• Essay: Not required
• Cover Letter: Paste in the application section
• Eligibility: Undergraduates with archives/library experience or MLIS/MLS students only