[Spring 2027] Employee Experience Internship

About the role

The Whitney’s Academic Year Internship program offers a semester‑long paid internship for rising Juniors and above (including graduate students) enrolled in an accredited academic program. The internship is in person and onsite. Interns are assigned to a specific department at the Museum for the duration of the internship. For spring 2027, the Whitney seeks an Employee Experience Internship in the Office of People and Culture. The application window is open through November 9, with candidates considered on a rolling basis (some opportunities may close before the deadline). Official program dates run from January 18 to April 26, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Employee Experience team with talent acquisition and staff onboarding efforts
• Troubleshoot existing hiring workflows
• Instigate outreach to other vendors for employee enrichment programming
• Provide support in event‑planning for employees and interns alike
• Assist with maintaining the administration of the Whitney Museum's future internship programs
• Lend a hand in Learning & Development initiatives
• Redesign and propose new performance management frameworks and toolkits
• Act at the frontline of the department, addressing questions from employees
• Aid with ongoing digitization initiatives
• Draft copy of internal staff memos

Qualifications

Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year’s worth of academic coursework; undergraduate freshmen are not eligible. Rising Juniors and above (including graduate students) currently enrolled in an accredited academic year program are eligible. Candidates should have some knowledge and interest toward modern and contemporary American art, be people‑focused and charismatic, and dedicate themselves to upholding the Office of People and Culture’s values. An interest in museum administration is desired; previous museum experience is not required.

Skills

• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft 365 software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• HRIS administration and maintenance (PayPro) – training provided
• Familiarity navigating and utilizing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) – training provided
• Basic data reports and visualization – training provided

Outcomes

The intern will exit the program with a basic understanding of the Museum’s component of museum administration within the realms of payroll, benefits administration, and overseeing the employee life cycle.

Pay

Interns will be paid a stipend of $3,000.

Schedule

Interns commit between 16–21 hours per week over 10–12 weeks for a total of 176 hours. The official program dates span from January 18 to April 26, 2027.