Education – Spanish Initiatives Internship Whitney Museum of American Art

Summary

The Whitney seeks an Education:
Spanish Initiatives intern for the Fall 2026 semester.

Expected Projects & Assignments

• Work independently in research projects regarding Spanish resources, be able to work remotely and in person
• Support and help in Spanish projects related to English-to-Spanish translation texts and editing, program descriptions, and more
• Preferred but not limited of a native Spanish speaker, or with strong reading and writing skills in Spanish
• Help and support the Associate Manager with Administrative and general duties, keeping track of expenses, receipts, and budgets

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

• 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
• While a demonstrated interest in art and art history is preferred, 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.