Spring 2027 Education: Access Programs Internship

About the role

The Whitney seeks an Education: Access Programs intern for the spring 2027 semester. Located at 99 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014. Application deadline: November 9, 2026. The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty‑first centuries and champions innovative American art.

Responsibilities

• Pick a research topic stemming from experience in Access Programs and/or what they learned during their time in the department.
• Help with access services for disabled visitors, including preparing logistics for tours, submitting forms in preparation for tours, and providing support for other programs scheduled by Access Programs and Initiatives.

Pay

Stipend: $3,000

Schedule

Duration: January 18 – April 26, 2027 (approximately 16–21 hours per week, part‑time).

Skills

• Experience working/volunteering or studying within access services, Disability Studies, or disability‑centered organizations.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong organizational skills (a plus).
• Communication skills.