Spring 2027 Public Programs Intern Studio Museum in Harlem

Collections That Care; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 204 000 - 255 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Studio Museum in Harlem is offering a Public Programs Intern position within the Learning & Engagement Department to support the Public Programs team and contribute to accessible, art-inspired experiences that engage diverse audiences.

The intern will pursue independent research to support the development of public programs and partnerships, while gaining hands-on experience in arts administration, coordinating operations, and interfacing with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Open to college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, be proficient in research and writing, and multitask independently.
• Able to work within the Learning & Engagement Department and support public programs.

Responsabilités

• Support development of public programs and partnerships.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting seasonal programming.
• Assist with coordinating program operations and interfacing with stakeholders.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Research

Writing

Multitasking

Description du poste

Summary

ThePublic Programs Internwill work within the Learning & Engagement Department to support the Public Programs team. The Public Programs team curates accessible, art-inspired experiences, offering a broad range of opportunities that inspire creativity, incitedialogueand bring the Museum’s mission to life. From artist talks to hands-on workshops, screenings and performances, Public Programs unites the Museum’s diverse adult audiences. The team aims to demystify creative practices, dismantle cultural and intellectual hierarchy, and expand the ways our audiences connect with art and artists. We do this by approaching programming from a place of intellectual curiosity, trust, and experimentation.

Our intern will pursue independent research to support the development of public programs and partnerships, as well as gain hands-on experience supporting the Museum’s seasonal programming. As time and projects allow, they also will gain hands-on experience in arts administration, coordinating program operations, and interfacing with a variety of stakeholders. As Public Programs regularlyinterfaceswith other Museum Departments, the internshipprovidesa unique opportunity toobservethe many collaborators and workflows involved in the production of public programs. The intern mustpossessexcellent interpersonal skills, be proficient in research and writing, and be able to multitask whilst working independently.

Key Details

Stipend: $5,040

Duration:14 weeks (January 11–April 16, 2027)

Schedule:PT (20 hours/week)

Deadline:November 6, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Eligibility

Open to college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates. The intern must possess excellent interpersonal skills, be proficient in research and writing, and be able to multitask whilst working independently.

About

Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society.