Education - K-12 Initiatives Internship

Support K-12 education initiatives at the Whitney Museum through program preparation, research, and collaboration with educators. Your Role: Key responsibilities include: • Helping prepare for programs by collecting and organizing art supplies • Working with the Museum’s Freelance Educators to assist with K-12 school groups visiting the museum for guided tours and virtual programs • Assisting School Programs staff in small-scale research projects, including data collection and analysis • Conducting research for new exhibitions and creating resource packets for Freelance Educators • Assisting Educator Programs staff with professional development workshops and other School Program events • Assisting in managing the School Programs calendar, website, and mailing list About You: The ideal candidate will possess the following: • Organized and outgoing, with an interest in working with school and teacher audiences • Experience working with children of different ages and a desire to learn more about inquiry-based teaching in the galleries is a plus • Currently enrolled undergraduate students in accredited academic year programs are eligible • Must have completed a minimum of one year’s worth of academic coursework; undergraduate freshmen are not eligible • Demonstrated interest in art and art history is preferred, but students in all majors are encouraged to apply • Previous museum experience is not required Compensation & Benefits: • Paid stipend of $3,000 for the internship • Access to museum events and programs • Networking opportunities with museum professionals • Hybrid work environment with some onsite work Training & Development: • Participation in professional development workshops • Opportunities to collaborate with experienced museum educators and staff • Exposure to research and program development in a leading art institution Career Progression: • Experience gained may support future roles in museum education, arts administration, or related fields • Opportunity to build a professional network within the museum and education sectors How to Apply: Submit your application as instructed on the Whitney Museum’s Internships page. Ensure you meet all eligibility requirements before applying. This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible Report this job Apply tot his job