Responsibilities

• Support production tasks for Member Nights and Free Friday Nights, including, but not limited to, creative programming, inventory tracking, drafting run of show and logistical documents, and audience reporting
• Generate email marketing assets for events
• Provide on-site support for select Member Nights and Free Friday Nights during the internship term
• Support scheduling for Whitney events and seasonal tracking for broader NYC arts programming
• Conduct peer institution research
• Collect audience analyses for email marketing and event attendance

Requirements

• Undergraduates and graduates currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are eligible
• Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year’s worth of academic coursework; undergraduate freshmen are not eligible
• While a demonstrated interest in art, art history, or arts administration is preferred, students in all majors are encouraged to apply
• Previous museum experience is not required
• Commit between 16–21 hours per week over 10–12 weeks for a total of 176 hours
• The Fall 2026 internship runs September 15, 2026, to December 5, 2026 (dates may vary by schedule)
• Internship requires availability Monday through Friday for nine consecutive weeks, five days per week

Preferred

• Proficiency in, or willingness to learn, digital project management and CRM tools such as Microsoft Office, Asana, and MailChimp
• Strong interest in events and programming at arts and cultural institutions

Benefits

• The Whitney’s Academic Year Internship program offers a semester-long paid internship for undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited academic program. The program includes training, direct work experience, professional development, and a weekly speaker series.
• Intern will receive training on how to use MailChimp and create communications using HTML; will develop skills using the Microsoft Office suite; and will be versed in event management processes and protocols