Youth Programs Intern – Art Education (Spring 2027, Part-Time)

Collections That Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whitney Museum of American Art seeks an Education: Youth Programs Intern for the Spring 2027 semester. The role involves assisting during in-person youth programs, preparing art materials, organizing inventories, performing admin tasks, and supporting outreach and marketing efforts.

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

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in art history, contemporary art, American studies, and/or museum education.
• Interest in K-12 Museum Education is imperative, as is a desire to learn more about inquiry-based teaching in the galleries.
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible, personable, and juggle a variety of tasks simultaneously and work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Familiarity with MS Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist during in-person Youth Insights and drop-in Teen Programs to create a welcoming environment for teens at the Museum.
• Prepare art materials, organize material inventory and digital files.
• Perform administrative tasks to support programs (track statistics, art supply research, student data, and create signs and informational materials).
• Assist in outreach and marketing efforts.

Skills

Art history

Contemporary art

American studies

Museum education

K-12 education

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Whitney Museum of American Art seeks an Education: Youth Programs Intern for the Spring 2027 semester. The role involves assisting during in-person youth programs, preparing art materials, organizing inventories, performing admin tasks, and supporting outreach and marketing efforts.

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