Family Programs Internship: Museum Education

Collections That Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

The Whitney Museum of American Art invites motivated students to join the Education: Family Programs internship for Spring 2027. This on-site role supports family-focused in-person programs, collaborates with Social Impact Facilitators, and helps create a welcoming environment for families and children.

Responsibilities include preparing art materials, maintaining inventory, and handling administrative tasks such as statistics tracking and creating signage.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate and graduate students pursuing advanced degrees; must have completed a minimum of two years’ worth academic coursework.
• Experience working with art materials.
• Interest in working with children and families.
• Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Work on site 2-3 days per week (includes required availability on Saturdays and every second Sunday).
• Assist during in-person Family Programs, work with Social Impact Facilitators, and create a welcoming environment for families and children at the museum.
• Prepare art materials and organize material inventory.
• Perform administrative tasks to support programs (track statistics, create signages and informational materials).

Skills

Art materials experience

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Creativity

Interest in families

Education

Undergrad or grad student with 2 years coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Whitney Museum of American Art invites motivated students to join the Education: Family Programs internship for Spring 2027. This on-site role supports family-focused in-person programs, collaborates with Social Impact Facilitators, and helps create a welcoming environment for families and children.

Responsibilities include preparing art materials, maintaining inventory, and handling administrative tasks such as statistics tracking and creating signage.