Education Intern

The Jewish Museum; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Museum is offering an Education Intern position in New York, October 2026 through June 2027. The intern will support the Education department with data entry, online listings, and participation in a range of school, family, teen, and access programs.

The internship emphasizes learning about the Museum, its collection, and exhibitions, with training provided for systems like TMS, NetX, and ticketing software. 12 hours per week, $18/hour.

Qualifications

• An interest in art history or visual arts.
• A strong interest in working in museums.
• Comfortable using a computer.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google applications.
• Willingness to learn or familiarity with Zoom, Ticketure, The Museum System (TMS), and NetX.
• Comfortable working independently and without direct supervision.
• Comfortable working in a shared work space.

Responsibilities

• Data entry using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Create online listings for Family and Access Programs.
• Observe and assist with Education programs in all areas including School, Adult, Family, Teen, and Access.
• Research objects in the collection and upcoming exhibitions using the Museum's database and other resources.
• Attend curatorial lectures on current and upcoming exhibitions.
• Enter payment information and create reports in the Museum's ticketing system (training will be provided).
• Follow up with tour participants with evaluation forms.
• Create slideshow presentations for virtual tours using the Museum's Digital Asset Management System (training will be provided).
• Write Alt Text for works of art in the Museum's collection (training will be provided).
• Maintain orderliness of and restock supplies in art studio.
• Prepare and set up art materials for school, family, and access programs.
• Create digital galleries of images from programs.
• Learn about the Jewish Museum, its history, and collection.

Skills

Interest in art history

Interest in museums

Comfortable using a computer

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Zoom

Ticketure

The Museum System (TMS)

NetX

Job description

Education Intern

• Posted Date: September 2026
• Internship Term: October 2026 to June 2027
• Title: Education Intern
• Department: Education
• Reports to: Senior Manager, School and Educator Programs
• FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
• Schedule: 12 hours per week
• Salary: $18 per hour

The Jewish Museum is an art museum committed to illuminating the complexity and vibrancy of Jewish culture for a global audience. Through distinctive exhibitions and programs that present the work of diverse artists and thinkers, the Museum shares ideas, provokes dialogue, and promotes understanding. The Jewish Museum maintains a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art, ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience. Located on New York City's Museum Mile, in the landmarked Warburg mansion, the Museum plays an important role among cultural institutions, challenging all forms of bigotry and discrimination and promoting understanding among diverse audiences. The Jewish Museum invites applicants of all backgrounds to consider joining the Museum in its work. For more information, please visit www.TheJewishMuseum.org.

The Jewish Museum is offering an internship opportunity for an individual on the autism spectrum who is interested in the administrative aspect of working in an art museum.

Responsibilities

• Data entry using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
• Create online listings for Family and Access Programs
• Observe and assist with Education programs in all areas including School, Adult, Family, Teen, and Access
• Research objects in the collection and upcoming exhibitions using the Museum's database and other resources
• Attend curatorial lectures on current and upcoming exhibitions
• Enter payment information and create reports in the Museum's ticketing system (training will be provided)
• Follow up with tour participants with evaluation forms
• Create slideshow presentations for virtual tours using the Museum's Digital Asset Management System (training will be provided)
• Write Alt Text for works of art in the Museum's collection (training will be provided)
• Maintain orderliness of and restock supplies in art studio
• Prepare and set up art materials for school, family, and access programs
• Create digital galleries of images from programs
• Learn about the Jewish Museum, its history, and collection

Requirements

• An interest in art history or visual arts
• A strong interest in working in museums
• Comfortable using a computer
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Willingness to learn or familiarity with Zoom, Ticketure, The Museum System (TMS), and NetX
• Comfortable working independently and without direct supervision
• Comfortable working in a shared work space. The museum offices are generally quiet and collaborative workspaces where employees are friendly and conversational. The gallery spaces and art studio can be crowded on busy museum days and are quiet at other times.

Deadline to Apply: October 9, 2026

The Jewish Museum is committed to diversifying its staff and encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds to apply for this position. The Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.