Spring 2027 Education: K-12 Initiatives Internship

About the role

The Whitney Museum of American Art seeks a K-12 Initiatives intern within the Education Department for Spring 2027. Located at 99 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014, the intern will support school and teacher programs. Application deadline: November 9, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare for programs by collecting and organizing art supplies
• Work with the Museum’s Freelance Educators to assist with K-12 school groups visiting the museum for guided tours and virtual programs
• Assist School Programs staff in small-scale research projects, including data collection & analysis
• Conduct research for new exhibitions and create resource packets for Freelance Educators
• Assist Educator Programs staff with professional development workshops and other School Program events
• Assist in managing the School Programs calendar, website and mailing list

Requirements

• Undergraduates currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs
• Completion of at least one year of academic coursework (undergraduate freshmen not eligible)

Qualifications

• Organized and outgoing, with an interest in working with school and teacher audiences
• Experience working with children of different ages is a plus
• Desire to learn more about inquiry-based teaching in the galleries
• Interest in art and art history preferred, but all majors encouraged to apply
• No prior museum experience required

Pay

Stipend: $3,000

Schedule

Part‑time: 16–21 hours per week; Duration: January 18 – April 26, 2027