New York Luxury Art Internship - Paid 10 Weeks

Sotheby's France; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sotheby’s Summer Internship Grant $2,0

Job summary

Sotheby’s invites undergraduates to join a 10‑week paid Summer Internship Program in New York. Interns work in departments aligned with their studies, gaining hands‑on experience within a world‑renowned auction house.

Participants will enjoy mentorship, team projects, and exposure to senior leadership, with opportunities to present a capstone to executives. Applications close Dec 2026.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
• A strong academic record with a minimum 3.3 GPA
• Adaptive, multi‑tasker with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and demonstrated leadership skills
• A curiosity and passion for the fine art or luxury markets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to complete the entirety of the onsite 10‑week program

Responsibilities

• Internships are available across various business areas and interns will work within a specific department based on their academic interests and professional goals
• Over the course of the summer program, interns will experience the inner workings of a world‑renowned auction house
• Interns will gain exposure to the business through hands‑on learning, mentorship, team projects and so much more
• Onsite, paid full‑time 10‑week program, Monday, June 7 – Friday, August 13, 2027
• Experience the culture and atmosphere of Sotheby’s by taking on responsibilities of Full‑Time employees
• Exchange ideas and network with peers, mentors and senior managers through team‑building sessions and events
• Innovate with peers through a final Capstone project; interns will present to executives
• Learn from our leaders about our culture and benefits/responsibilities of being a member of Sotheby’s

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Curiosity about art

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Education

Undergrad with 3.3 GPA; graduation 2027–2028

Job description

Sotheby’s invites undergraduates to join a 10‑week paid Summer Internship Program in New York. Interns work in departments aligned with their studies, gaining hands‑on experience within a world‑renowned auction house.

Participants will enjoy mentorship, team projects, and exposure to senior leadership, with opportunities to present a capstone to executives. Applications close Dec 2026.