Director’s Office Internship Whitney Museum of American Art

Summary

The Whitney seeks a
Director’s Office Intern
for the Fall 2026 semester.

• Maintaining lists of upcoming shows, galleries, and art fairs and related events for Director’s Office reference.
• Supporting projects and initiatives for our Trustee Office including the preparation and planning of Trustee meetings and events.
• General office administration, including material preparation and printing for meetings, filing and organization, answering phones, updating contacts, drafting correspondence, and exposure to general executive support (calendaring, travel, expense reports).
• Supporting the Director’s daily activities through
• Opportunities to assist with presentations, remarks, and preparation for the Director’s meetings and appearances
• Occasional support related to events, tours, and convenings on behalf of the Director’s Office, Trustee Office, and Advancement Team.
• Opportunities to work on varied research projects including briefings and face books for donor meetings and events.

Compensation: $3,000 stipend

Term: Fall 2026 (September 15 – December 5, 2026)

Schedule: PT (16–21 hours/week)

Format: The internship is hybrid, with some onsite work.

Deadline: 08/14/2026 (
* all applicants will be considered on a rolling basis)

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, an open and professional demeanor and the ability to work collaboratively as well as independently as needed
• A commitment to discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365/Office Suite is also desired (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Undergraduates and graduates currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are eligible
• Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year’s worth of academic coursework; undergraduate freshmen are not eligible
• Students in all majors are encouraged to apply; previous museum experience is not required

The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States.