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: Only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States are eligible for this 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 during the Fall.  

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.  

Application Information 

Each internship cycle could include opportunities in the following departments: Communications, Collections, Curatorial, Director’s Office, Development, Education and Visitor Experience. 

Applicants are encouraged to indicate both a first and second choice among the listed departments. 

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly. We appreciate your understanding. 

Application Materials: 
To be considered, applicants must submit the following

• Resume 

• A cover letter 

• A writing sample (no more than 5 pages) 

Dates and Details 

• Program Duration: January 12 – April 17, 2026 (14 weeks) 

• Weekly Commitment: 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Interns are required to be on-site at least three days per week, including mandatory full day attendance on Tuesdays. 

• Stipend: $5,292 

• Application Deadline: 11:59 PM EST on November 4, 2025 

• Interview Notifications Sent By: Dec 1, 2025, if you have not received communication by this date, we regret that you have not been selected as a finalist for the Spring 2026 cohort. 

• In November, we will be in the midst of programming for the Studio Museum’s opening. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this very busy time. 

Mandatory Orientation:  

All accepted interns must attend an in- person orientation on the morning of Monday, January 12, 2026, to begin the program.