Learn from, and work with, experts from all areas of the Brooklyn Museum! As an intern, you’ll be paired with a supervisor and integrated into one of our departments, participating fully in day-to-day workplace activities and projects with the guidance of full-time staff members. In addition to gaining extensive work experience, you’ll have the opportunity to attend seminars that focus on the role of museums and how we might imagine the future. The seminars will take place every Tuesday from 9:30am – 12:30 pm with sessions taking place onsite. Participation in these seminars is mandatory. The Brooklyn Museum Spring Internship is a part-time paid opportunity. Interns receive $17 per hour, and work 18 hours per week, starting January 24 and ending April 18, 2024, for a a total of 12 weeks. The application deadline is November 3, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
Eligibility requirements:
We accept individuals with various levels of experience and education. Current sophomores, juniors, and seniors, graduate students enrolled in a master’s degree program, and recent graduates with an associate’s or bachelor’s are eligible to apply. For those with no higher education, we require three years of work experience (including retail and service industry experience). Individuals currently enrolled in a doctoral program are not eligible.
Some of these positions will be exclusively onsite, while others will be a blend of virtual and onsite (hybrid). Please see position descriptons.
Please note: To be considered for a position, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The start and end date of the program are non-negotiable, including seminar participation.
References & Letters of Recommendation
We do not require letters of recommendation, however, we do ask that you provide the name, title, and email contact for two references. References should be current or previous supervisors, professors, or other professionals who have worked with you in some capacity.
If you ou have any questions, please consult our FAQ and feel free to contact us at internships@brooklynmuseum.org
LINK TO APPLICATION: https://form.jotform.com/242694582026158.
The application Link includes a listing of available positions for spring.
Below is a sample of Available Positions for the Spring:
Archives — The Brooklyn Museum’s Archives documents the various departments and activities of the Museum from 1823 through present day. Working with the Archivist and Records Manager, the intern will process the photographs, negatives and slides from the Department of Education. The Department of Education was formerly established in 1930, though has roots back to 1913, and is responsible for programming, art classes, tours, internships, and interpretation. The Archivist and Records Manager will provide training in how to use an archive, basic archival theory, and in ArchivesSpace to help the intern complete the project. All are welcome to apply.
Conservation (Undergraduate)— The intern will assist conservators on preventive conservation activities that could include working with environmental data, integrated pest management activities, making storage housings and containers for artworks, applying accession numbers, condition photography and performing minor treatments under supervision. This internship will serve as an introduction to the field of art conservation. The ideal candidate has an interest in science, art and loves working with their hands.
Education (School Programs)—The School Program Intern will collaborate with the School Programs team to primarily support programming for K-12 audiences and their teachers. Responsibilities will include assisting on and facilitating lessons for one-off Guided Gallery Visits and multi-visit School Partnerships, supporting teacher professional development workshops, and helping to collect data about students’ and teachers’ experiences.
Visitor Experience and Engagement — The vision of the Visitor Experience and Engagement (VEE) Department is to provide a warm and welcoming environment that offers inclusive, inspirational, and transformative experiences for visitors of all backgrounds and abilities . . ..the candidate will also provide input for ongoing projects such as the VEE front-of-house guide, a document that assists our Admissions staff in the membership and admission desks. An interest in the museum field is welcome but not required. Essential qualities for this internship include attention to detail, organizational skills, excellent communication and writing skills, and creative problem-solving. Previous experience in customer service is a plus.
