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[Fall 2026] Education - Teen Programs

Whitney Museum of American Art · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
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About the role

The Whitney’s Academic Year Internship program offers a semester-long paid internship for undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited academic program. The program includes training, direct work experience, professional development, and a weekly speaker series. The Whitney’s Fall internship program is a full-time, paid, nine-week session. The internship is hybrid, with some onsite work.

Responsibilities

  • 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)
  • Auxiliary in outreach and marketing efforts

Requirements

  • Commitment to be available Monday through Friday for nine consecutive weeks, five days per week
  • Assigned to a specific department at the Museum for the duration of the internship

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated interest in art history, contemporary art, American studies, and/or museum education
  • Strong 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

Skills

  • Lead an inquiry-based discussion of an object
  • Collect, analyze, and visualize data
  • Conduct research for new exhibitions to create art workshops and inquiry-based discussions
  • Trained in Outlook, calendar management, and all technological and administrative skills needed to perform tasks assigned
  • Gain familiarity with artmaking and working with high school-aged audiences

Benefits

Generous support for Ostrover Family Academic Year Interns is provided by Julie and Doug Ostrover.

Pay

Interns will be paid a stipend of $3000.

Schedule

The program will begin on September 15, 2026, and end on December 5, 2026 (this may vary depending on schedule).

Section for Eligibility Requirements

For more information, including information on eligibility requirements, please visit our internships page.

Application Information

The application window for our Fall 2026 Ostrover Family Academic Internship is now open through August 14. Please note that all candidates will be considered on a rolling basis, and as such, some opportunities may close before the deadline.

Education: Teen Programs Intern

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)
  • Auxiliary in outreach and marketing efforts

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated interest in art history, contemporary art, American studies, and/or museum education
  • Strong 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

Outcomes

  • Learn about different techniques to engage teen learners
  • Improved writing and documentation skills
  • Develop the ability to create artmaking activities related to Whitney exhibitions
  • Knowledge of current and upcoming Whitney exhibitions and the artists participating in Teen Programs, as well as more broadly the field of modern and contemporary art history and related disciplines
  • Experience in developing and producing museum programming, including goal-setting, coordinating with museum staff, program documentation, program ticketing, and preparing visual materials

EEO Statement

The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

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