What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 MoMA Summer Internship - Exhibition Design and Production position at MoMA?
About the Summer Internship Program
The Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students and beginning professionals with practical experience in a specific area of museum work at The Museum of Modern Art. Interns participate in weekly professional development activities designed to increase understanding of the Museum’s various collections, exhibitions, and departments. The Museum hosts approximately 25 interns in various departments across our institution. Participants may arrange for academic credit through their school, but it is not a requirement.
MoMA Summer 2025 internships require a commitment of four days per week. The schedule is Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. One must have a minimum of two years of college completed (or equivalent) by June 2025 in order to apply.
All summer intern applications are due by Friday, March 7th by 11:59 PM EST.
Duration:
June 9—August 12; Ten Weeks
Application Deadline:
March 7, 2025
Decision Notification:
April 21, 2025
Stipend:
$6,160
Department Projects & Tasks
The intern will contribute to exhibition design though the lens of sustainability and accessibility, exhibition design model updates (both virtual and physical models), and collection support. Tasks will broaden horizons for a candidate passionate about architecture and/or interior design; develop and expand upon the 2D and 3D modelling skills needed for exhibition design; and provide exposure to the cross-departmental collaborative work environment of the Museum (collaboration with Creative/Graphic Design, Art Handling, Curatorial, Learning & Engagement, Exhibition Planning & Administration, Conservation, and more).
Projects will include updating and tracking inventory databases and creating casework/pedestal drawings for Collection & Special Exhibitions for sustainability in exhibition furniture & casework. Intern work will contribute to the department's goals of expanding pedestal sharing with other institutions, exhibition team-building and integrating sustainability into design and production processes. Projects will also include accessibility initiatives including a Wayfinding project, experimentation with building-wide design interventions, and non-tech building systems (floors, furniture, stanchions).
Department Skillset Requirements
Candidates with an background in Design and/or Architecture (majors in Interior Design, Industrial Design and Experimental/Experiential Design have previously interned in this department). Applicants should have a working knowledge of Rhino, AutoCAD and other rendering/CAD technology. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite is required. Interest or experience in Studio Art, Art History, Performing Arts is preferred.
How to Apply
The following items are required as part of your online application through MoMA's UKG Recruiting Portal:
1. Essay
One essay submitted in PDF format. Essay should be no longer than 650 words and answer the prompt below as follows:
Why are you interested in participating in an internship at The Museum of Modern Art? In response, be sure to address both:
a) The role of museums and how you envision their potential for evolution
b) Individual or an experience that has influenced your perception of the arts
2. Résumé
Your résumé/curriculum vitae, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application.
3. Letter of Recommendation
At least one letter of recommendation, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application.
4. Transcript
Transcript(s) of undergraduate and/or graduate records, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application.
Unofficial transcripts are accepted. If you do not have access to an unofficial transcript, allow sufficient time to order a transcript from your college or university to attach as a PDF by the deadline.
Please note: we will not review applications received after the deadline, and we will only review complete applications.
Select applicants will be contacted to arrange interviews in late March. If we request an interview with you, we will contact you to arrange a convenient date and time for you.
For a complete list of available internships at MoMA, please go to www.moma.org/about/careers/internships
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