Education: Youth Programs Internship

The Whitney seeks an Education:
Youth Programs Intern for the Spring 2027 semester.

Expected Projects & Assignments

• 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

Stipend: $3,000

Duration: January 18 – April 26, 2027

Schedule: PT (16–21 hours/week)

Deadline:November 9, 2026

Skills & Qualifications

• 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

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.