Public Programs Internship

The Public Programs Department is seeking an intern to join a professional, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment. The intern will assist with all aspects of public programming for adult audiences, including program research, planning, communications, event logistics, and administrative support. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in museum programming and learn about the development and execution of public-facing historical and cultural programs.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research for upcoming events
• Assisting with preparing event materials
• Assisting with event set-up and check-in
• Ticket processing and customer service
• Community engagement and promotional outreach

Requirements

• Applicants should be undergraduate or graduate students, though recent graduates may also apply
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to projects
• Must be available to work one or more evenings per week

Schedule

• Hours during the week are flexible
• Term: October 5–December 11, 2026
• Up to 120 hours total

Pay

$17 per hour

About the Organization

New York’s first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution documenting over 400 years of American history through a peerless collection of art, documents, and artifacts. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States’ democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better.

Deadline: August 23, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)