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 Development Intern will work closely with members of the Development team to help with the Museum’s fundraising efforts. Primary responsibilities include assisting with correspondence and research related to individual giving, conducting research on corporations and foundations, drafting select grant reports and proposals, writing profiles and programmatic summaries, updating and maintaining records in Tessitura database and organizing mailings of information to donors and prospects. Previous fundraising, marketing, or public relations experience is helpful but not required.  

The Development Internship is designed for undergraduate and graduate students and recent college graduates interested in careers in Arts Administration, Marketing, or related fields. 

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.