Education: K-12 Initiatives Internship (Spring 2027)

Job overview

The Education: K-12 Initiatives Internship (Spring 2027) is an onsite internship in New York, NY. Interns receive a $3,000 stipend and commit 16–21 hours per week for 10–12 weeks, with program dates from January 18 to April 26, 2027. The internship supports the Whitney Museum’s Education Department and K-12 school programs. The intern helps prepare and deliver school-facing programs, supports research and educator resources, and assists with events and program administration, contributing to the Museum’s work with school and teacher audiences.

What you'll do

• Collect and organize art supplies
• assist freelance educators with K-12 school groups attending guided tours and virtual programs
• support research, data collection, and analysis
• research exhibitions and create educator resource packets
• assist with professional development workshops and school program events
• and help manage the School Programs calendar, website, and mailing list.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

k-12 initiatives

spring 2027

internship

new york ny

whitney museum of american art

education department

school programs

16–21 hours weekly

$3,000 stipend

art education

educator workshops

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $3,000 stipend
• internship support is provided by Julie and Doug Ostrover.

Why this role

Paid semester-long internship for eligible students enrolled in an accredited academic program; applicants must have completed at least one year of academic coursework. Previous museum experience is not required.

About the employer

Whitney Museum of American Art is hiring for this role. Industry: Museums. Sector: 71.