Public Programs Internship

Nyhistory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

New-York Historical Society in New York, NY is seeking an intern to join its Public Programs Department, offering hands-on experience in museum programming and support for adult audiences. You will help with research, planning, communications, and event logistics, with flexible weekday hours and some evenings, as the Fall 2026 program runs Oct 5 to Dec 11 and requires availability for key dates.

The position pays $17 per hour for a 120-hour program, inviting proactive, detail-oriented

Qualifications

• We require excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to projects.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research for upcoming events
• Assisting with preparing event materials
• Assisting with event set-up and check-in
• Ticket processing and customer service
• Community engagement and promotional outreach
• Hours during the week are flexible, but the intern must be available to work one or more evenings per week.
• The Fall 2026 program will run from Monday, October 5, through Friday, December 11, 2026. Interns must be available for events on the following dates: October 5, October 28, November 18, and December 9.

Job description

New-York Historical Society: Museum & Library : Education

Location

New York, NY

Open Date

Jul 08, 2026

Deadline

Aug 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Public Programs Department is seeking an intern to join a professional, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment. The intern will assist with all aspects of public programming for adult audiences, including program research, planning, communications, event logistics, and administrative support. This is an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in museum programming and learn about the development and execution of public‑facing historical and cultural programs.

Major Responsibilities

Conducting research for upcoming events

Assisting with preparing event materials

Assisting with event set‑up and check‑in

Ticket processing and customer service

Community engagement and promotional outreach

Hours during the week are flexible, but the intern must be available to work one or more evenings per week.

The Fall 2026 program will run from Monday, October 5, through Friday, December 11, 2026. Interns must be available for events on the following dates: October 5, October 28, November 18, and December 9.

The intern in this position will receive an hourly rate of $17.00 for the part‑time, 120‑hour program.

Qualifications

We require excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to projects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

N-YHS is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and organizational needs, and not on race, color, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion or creed, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health choices, marital status, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, height, weight, or any other factor protected by law.

These policies apply to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, discipline, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Management is primarily responsible for seeing that N-YHS’s equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, but all members of the staff share in the responsibility for assuring that the policies are effective and apply uniformly to everyone.