New York, USA
Exhibition design internship
at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum has opportunities for internships in New York, USA.
Overview
The Guggenheim is committed to supporting the aspirations of early career arts professionals. In support of our diversity, equity, access and inclusion plan, the paid Guggenheim Museum Internship Programme creates paths that lead to a more inclusive and diverse institution and arts field. The programme provides practical training experience to undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in the arts and museum fields. Interns are assigned to one department for the duration of the programme based on their academic background and interest, and gain a broad understanding of how a particular department functions within the context of a major museum, as well as specific knowledge and skills related to departmental responsibilities. Under the supervision of designated staff members, interns work independently on projects, attend group meetings and participate in ongoing conversations and processes within their department.
Department placements
For the academic year 2023-2024, twelve internship positions will be available in the following departments: Advancement (Operations), Advancement (Special Events), Internal Communications, Curatorial (three positions: Collections, Abu Dhabi Project and LG Art and Technology Initiative), Education (two positions in the School, Youth and Family Programmes team), Exhibition Design, Library and Archives, Marketing and Publications.
For a full list of departments, see here. Please note that not all departments offer internships every cycle.
Internship description
The academic year 2023-2024 internship programme will be hybrid, meaning interns will be expected to work on-site a minimum of two days a week, Monday to Thursday. The programme will begin on Monday 2 October 2023, and end on Friday 15 March 2024, with a winter break from 9 December 2023 to 7 January 2024. The internship requires a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week for the full 20 weeks, and participants are expected to be available on Friday mornings for museum culture seminars. Museum culture seminars are mandatory weekly professional development meetings that bring together interns from different departments to connect and learn from one another. Museum culture seminars will be held on Zoom and at the museum and include presentations by Guggenheim Museum staff and other arts professionals, as well as discussions of current issues and trends within the field. They will also include the opportunity for field trips to other institutions. Interns are expected to provide their own computers to ensure participation in the remote internship.
Eligibility
Applicants must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies to apply. Priority is given to rising juniors or seniors in undergraduate programmes and to graduate students. Recent graduates are also welcome to apply. Applicants do not need an art history background or previous internship experience to apply for this position. The museum welcomes candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Candidates must be authorised to work in the United States.
Compensation
The academic year 2023-2024 internship programme is a paid opportunity. The Guggenheim Museum is pleased to offer undergraduate students $16 per hour and graduate students $18 per hour for their participation in the programme.
Application process
Please visit our careers page here to apply for an internship and select the top two departments of interest. In addition to completing the online form, applicants are asked to submit the following materials:
- resume
- cover letter, including an explanation of your interest in two specific departments and a description of how this internship would enhance your professional and academic goals
- writing sample (three to five pages)
- portfolio (website or PDF), if applying to the Exhibition Design Department
All applications must be submitted by Monday 31 July 2023, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Following an initial review of the applications, selected candidates will be contacted for an interview on Zoom by 25 August. If you have not heard back by that date, you have not been considered as a finalist for the academic year 2023-2024 cohort.
For any questions, please email [email protected].