Family Programs Internship

New-York Historical Society:
Museum & Library :
Education Location

New York, NY

Jul 08, 2026

This fall the family programs intern will conduct research for programs related to new exhibitions (You Should Be Dancing: New York, 1976 and Beyond, etc.) and special programming (Halloween, Thanksgiving Eve, etc.) as well as compile a gallery observation report for our current Democracy Matters exhibition. As an integral member of our Family Programs team, they will assist with marketing; administrative tasks;

preparing materials for programs; and staffing a variety of other family programs for The New York Historical and DiMenna Children’s History Museum.

This will be a hybrid internship. There will be regularly scheduled weekday hours that may be worked remotely or on-site at the Museum as well as some in‑person weekend hours to assist with scheduled family programs.

The Fall 2026 program will run from Monday, October 5, through Friday, December 11, 2026. Interns must be available for events on the following dates:
October 5, October 28, November 18, and December 9.

The intern in this position will receive an hourly rate of $17.00 for the part‑time, 120‑hour program.

We require excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to projects. The Family Programs intern should be earning a degree in Education, Museum Education, Museum Studies, History, Art History, or a related field with a particular interest in working with families with children ages 3–12. Interest in art‑making is a plus.

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