About the 12-Month Internship ProgramFull-time, 12-month internships with stipends are offered for recent college graduates interested in pursuing a museum career. The focused departmental training is integrated with the fall, spring, and summer lecture series and complemented with financial provisions for the interns to create a research trip related to their field of interest. Additionally, monthly activities are designed specifically for this cohort to receive greater exposure to the museum and art fields.The Family Programs Intern in Learning & Engagement will be a part of a larger cohort of interns from various MoMA departments. Twelve-month internships provide training in specific museum fields through close work with professional staff members, familiarity with modern and contemporary art through seminars and discussions, and an educational program that exposes interns to the workings of the Museum as a whole, while considering the role of museums in the broader cultural context.More about Learning & EngagementThe Family Programs Intern will sit within MoMA's Learning and Engagement team. Duties within the department will include but are not limited to:Supporting the development, registration, and day-of support for family programming, including Family Gallery Talks, Family Art Making, and culturally-specific programming.
- Helping with promotional materials, such as marketing emails and program listings for communications
- Assisting with the day to day running of a hands-on space
- Helping with the ideation and design of a new installation of MoMA's Art Lab
- Helping with data collection and surveys
A successful candidate may posses some of the following:
- Interest in and knowledge of art making, art history, early childhood education and/or family learning
- Ability to quickly learn new software and programs such as Google Suite, Splash registration system and Emarsys
- Marketing writing skills
- Ability to speak Spanish or a second language is preferred
In addition, this intern will be required to work up to 2 weekend days (Saturday or Sunday) each month.Required CommitmentThis program will run from approximately October 2024 to September 2025. This program requires a full-time commitment (Monday-Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm).EligibilityRecent graduates of bachelor's or master's degree programs. The Museum encouragescandidates from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines to apply. Internationalcandidates are eligible to apply.Stipend$42,000 stipend (gross), subject to applicable tax withholdings. Health benefits, two weeks paidvacation, and an additional $2,000 to cover travel expenses for an approved research triprelated to the intern's field of interest.Application DeadlinePriority consideration will be given to applications submitted by August 12, 2024. Additional applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as roles become available.How to ApplyApplication RequirementsThe following items are required as part of your online application through MoMA's UKG Recruiting Portal:
- A rsum/curriculum vitae in PDF format
- At least 1 letter of recommendation, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application
- A transcript, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application (unofficial transcripts are accepted).
- A 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.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your application, please reach out to ...@moma.org.Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement: Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the Museum, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, or any other protected category as established by applicable law, including the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL).