Education Intern

About Our Organization

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.

Internship Program Description 

The Museum’s Internship Program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates' valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment. Interns collaborate on meaningful and engaging projects with museum staff and participate in a series of meetings and workshops focused on contemporary museology. 

*Please note that only individuals authorized to work in the United States will be considered for acceptance into the internship program.*

Job Summary

The Education Intern will work within the Learning & Engagement Department on the Education team, providing an opportunity to deepen their understanding of museum education and the impact of arts and cultural programming on society. The Education Intern will work closely with department staff on a series of projects that contribute to the development of digital programs and online education content, enhancing opportunities for learning, connection, and leadership across communities. The Education Intern will perform research informed by their own areas of interest and designed to support the department’s goals to develop tools and methods that serve our constituents’ short- and long-term needs through accessible, impactful programs and resources, in preparation for the new building opening. There will be several opportunities for hands on community programming with events across Harlem over the summer months.

Ongoing projects and tasks will include supporting programmatic needs across Education, researching and observation of key departmental projects with engagement across intergenerational audiences, attending Education and cross-department meetings, and weekly supervision with a member of the Education team and the Director of Education.  

The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, creativity, and a passion for research. The Education Internship is designed for third- and fourth-year undergraduates, recent graduates, and master’s candidates who are preparing for careers in Art Education, Museum Education, Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Art History, Creative Arts Therapy or related fields.

Application Information   

The Summer 2025 season will feature six internship positions: Communications, Collections, Curatorial, Director’s Office, Development and Education.

Applicants are encouraged to designate both a first and second choice for the positions they wish to be considered for. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only candidates chosen for interviews will receive direct communication regarding the status of their application.

Applicants are required to submit the following for consideration:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample (no more than 5 pages)
• Optional: A video, up to 2 minutes (max), discussing your interest in the Studio Museum, the specific position you have applied for, and how an internship would impact your career. This is entirely optional and intended to accommodate those with accessibility needs. Videos can be sent to smi@studiomuseum.org.

Dates and Details   

Spring 2025 Dates: June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025 (10-weeks)

Requirements:21 hours/week, during the workweek (M-F). Interns must work in-person three days of the week, with Tuesdays mandatory for interns.

MetroCards will be provided to cover transportation to and from our administrative office in Harlem.

Stipend: $4,200

Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on March 3, 2025

Applicants will be notified about interviews by March 20, 2025

• If you have not heard back before the set date, you have not been considered as a finalist for the Summer 2025 cohort.

All interns must attend an in-person orientation day the morning of June 2, 2025, to commence their program.