Modern and Contemporary Drawings Academic Year Internship
About the role
The Department of Modern and Contemporary Drawings seeks an intern to work directly with and be mentored by the curatorial team. As an integral member of the department, the intern’s responsibilities will include ongoing collection research in libraries and archives, identifying collection items that need imaging and updating artist files, writing short descriptions and wall labels, as well as conducting future exhibition research.
Responsibilities
- Ongoing collection research in libraries and archives
- Identifying collection items that need imaging and updating artist files
- Writing short descriptions and wall labels
- Conducting future exhibition research
Requirements
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student
- Strong interest in a career in the museum or research library field
- Eligibility to work in the United States; international candidates must be eligible to participate in a paid internship program in the United States
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Qualifications
The candidate should have knowledge of and interest in modern and contemporary art and be available two days per week.
Pay
Compensation: $19/hour, max. 14 hours/week
Schedule
Internship Dates: September 2026–May 2027
This internship is located at 225 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016, and the deadline to apply is August 10, 2026.