Paid Family Programs Education Intern – Spring 2027

Whitney Museum of American Art; New York (NY); On-site; USD 8,400 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

The Whitney Museum of American Art invites rising juniors and above to apply for the Spring 2027 Ostrover Family Academic Internship. This on-site, semester-long program requires 16–21 hours weekly across 10–12 weeks, totaling 176 hours, with dates January 18 to April 26, 2027.

Interns will be assigned to a specific department, gain hands-on experience, and support family programs, materials preparation, and program administration.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate and graduate students pursuing advanced degrees; must have completed a minimum of two years' worth academic coursework.

Responsibilities

• Work on site 2-3 days per week (Saturdays and every second Sunday required).
• 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

Interest in children & families

Creativity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Two years of coursework completed

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

The Whitney Museum of American Art invites rising juniors and above to apply for the Spring 2027 Ostrover Family Academic Internship. This on-site, semester-long program requires 16–21 hours weekly across 10–12 weeks, totaling 176 hours, with dates January 18 to April 26, 2027.

Interns will be assigned to a specific department, gain hands-on experience, and support family programs, materials preparation, and program administration.