Spring 2027 Education: Spanish Initiatives Internship

Collections That Care; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York invites applications for an Education: Spanish Initiatives intern for the spring 2027 semester. The role involves researching Spanish resources, remote and in-person work, and supporting Spanish projects related to translations and editing of program descriptions.

The internship offers a $3,000 stipend for January 18 to April 26, 2027, with a part-time schedule of 16–21 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Undergraduates and graduates currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are eligible.
• Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year’s worth of academic coursework; undergraduate freshmen are not eligible.
• While a demonstrated interest in art and art history is preferred, students in all majors are encouraged to apply.
• Previous museum experience is not required.

Skills

Eligible students

Art history interest

Spanish language proficiency

Education

Current undergraduate or graduate student

At least one year of coursework completed

Job description

Summary

The Whitney seeks an Education: Spanish Initiatives intern for the spring 2027 semester.

Expected Projects & Assignments

• Work independently in research projects regarding Spanish resources, be able to work remotely and in person
• Support and help in Spanish projects related to English-to-Spanish translation texts and editing, program descriptions, and more
• Preferred but not limited of a native Spanish speaker, or with strong reading and writing skills in Spanish
• Help and support the Associate Manager with Administrative and general duties, keeping track of expenses, receipts, and budgets

Key Details

Stipend: $3,000

Duration: January 18 - April 26, 2027

Schedule: PT (16-21 hours/week)

Deadline:November 9, 2026

Eligibility

Skills & Qualifications

• Undergraduates and graduates currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are eligible
• Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year’s worth of academic coursework; undergraduate freshmen are not eligible
• While a demonstrated interest in art and art history is preferred, students in all majors are encouraged to apply
• Previous museum experience is not required

About

The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States.