Gagosian Summer Internship (Chelsea)

Internship Program - New York (Summer, 2026)

Gagosian is accepting applications for its Summer Internship Program in New York!

Gagosian is a leading global art gallery that represents and exhibits some of the most important contemporary artists. Our internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and work closely with talented professionals in the art industry, while also participating in team projects with key members of Gagosian staff and artists. As an intern, you will be an integral part of the gallery’s daily operations and contribute to our mission of promoting and shaping contemporary art.

In our internship program, you will work closely with a delegated department while supporting general gallery operations, gaining valuable experience, and cultivating lasting relationships. We are looking for applicants with a strong interest in art, who can work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, prioritize, and possess excellent communication skills.

Duties include but are not limited to

– Contributing to meaningful projects and recurring tasks within your designated department.
– Assisting gallery staff with daily operations, supporting colleagues across sales, artist liaison, research, and events.
– Providing support to Gallery Assistant team with visitor inquiries and essential administrative tasks (including mail distribution, publication and stock management, organizing shared spaces, maintaining inventory, preparing offices for client meetings, expenses, etc.).
– Participating in gallery openings and events.Supporting ad hoc projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

– Current 3rd or 4th year undergraduates, recent graduates, or postgraduate students with degrees in Art History or related fields.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– A strong desire to pursue a career in the art world.
– Flexibility, attention to detail, and a desire to learn are essential.
– Prior museum, auction house, or gallery experience is preferable.
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs.

Position Type

– 10am to 6pm, Monday through Friday, with additional hours for openings and events.
– Full-time and part-time positions available.
– 100% in person, at one of our New York galleries.
– The internship program will run from June 2nd - August 28th, 2026.

Compensation

A rate of $18 per hour.

Application Deadline

The deadline to submit applications is Sunday, March 1st. Walk-ins or phone inquiries will not be accepted for this position. 

Application Process

Round 1: Written Application
Round 2: Creative Project Assessment
Round 3: Virtual Interview

To Apply:
https://gagosian.com/jobs/ny-internship-program/

Candidates should be available to work at least three days per week and for the full duration of the internship program.

Gagosian is an equal opportunity employer, committed to ensuring that all current and prospective employees are afforded equal opportunity. We aim to attract a broad pool of talent, eager to engage with our program, our artists, and our exhibitions.

Legal Defense Fund Archives Internship, NAACP (Financial District)

The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice. Using the power of law, narrative, research, and people, we defend and advance the full dignity and citizenship of Black people in America. The Thurgood Marshall Institute is a multidisciplinary center within LDF that complements the organization’s traditional litigation, strengthening it through innovative research and publications, targeted advocacy, and public education campaigns.

Housed within the Thurgood Marshall Institute, the Archives and Records Department serves three major functions: building and managing an archival repository of LDF’s historic records, providing library services including research support, and coordinating the process by which records become part of the LDF Archives. LDF is undertaking a major effort to organize, preserve, and digitize a substantial portion of our 8,000 boxes of rich historical case files and institutional records.

LDF Archives Internship:

LDF is seeking a current or recent graduate student in Library and Information Studies for a Summer 2026 Archives Internship. Working closely with LDF archivists, the Archives Intern will work on a variety of projects including but not limited to research and review of oral history interviews for the LDF Oral History Project, responding to staff and internal research requests, and surveying, arranging, and describing physical and digital records related to the ongoing fight for racial justice. This is a paid internship, at a rate of $20/hr, for a minimum of 120 hours over one semester. This internship will be a great fit for a collaborative and detail-oriented student interested in legal history and archival program development at a dynamic nonprofit organization. In order to be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter and resume.

The deadline for submissions is Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Work schedule: Interns are required to be onsite at LDF NYC Office on Tuesdays or Thursdays

 Qualifications:

• Current or recent Master of Science in Library and Information Studies student with a specialization in archives;
• Understanding of basic principles of archival appraisal, arrangement, and description.
• Strong project management skills; and
• Commitment to the racial justice mission of LDF.

 To Apply:

https://www.naacpldf.org/about-us/fellowships-internships/summer-2026-archives-internship/

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to you without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. 

Research Fellowship, Rye Historical Society (Rye)

The Rye Research Fellowship is an unpaid, mentored professional development opportunity designed for students seeking meaningful experience in archival research, public policy, and museum practice. Fellows work closely with the Rye Historical Society leadership and gain direct access to primary source materials, contributing to research initiatives, collections projects, and interpretive programming.

Selection Committee

Applications for fellowships are screened and chosen by a Selection Committee comprised of experts in various fields, but all with extensive historical experience. Summer Fellowship applications will be evaluated in two rounds. Finalists will be announced in April. Winter Fellowship applications will be announced by the middle of November.

Application Windows

• Summer Fellowship: March 2026

• Winter Fellowship: October 2026

For more information please contact:

Natalie Hofstedt

Director of Programming

natalie.hofstedt@ryehistory.org

Source: https://www.ryehistory.org/fellowships

Spring Library Internship, The Whitney (Meatpacking District)

[Spring 2026] Research Resources - Library Internship

New York, NY

Internship

Student (College)

Application Deadline: December 1, 2025

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 internship is hybrid, with some onsite work. For Spring 2026, interns commit between 16–21 hours per week over 10–12 weeks for a total of 200 hours. Interns are assigned to a specific department at the Museum for the duration of the internship. For more information, including information on eligibility requirements, please visit our Internships page. 

The Whitney seeks a Research Resources: Library intern for the Spring 2026 semester.

Expected Projects & Assignments

• Create original and copy cataloging in MARC for library materials
• Create preservation housings for Library Special Collections materials
• Assist with providing in-person and remote reference services
• Assist with the circulation of library materials
•  Assist with supervising the reading room and on-site researchers
• Assist with reference inquiries from staff and external researchers

Skills & Qualifications

• Ideal candidate is a current student or recent graduate who has completed at least one semester in a Library and Information Science program, or related graduate program
• Experience with library cataloging (MARC, RDA, LCSH, LC classification) and/or preservation a plus
• Interest in modern and contemporary American art and museum work
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail
• Experience with conducting research using an ILS
• Ability to lift cartons (up to 30lbs) is helpful

• 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 and art history is preferred, students in all majors are encouraged to apply
• Previous museum experience is not required

Provided Training

• General art library policies and procedures
• Use of our OPAC, WhitneyCat, and Koha ILS
• Library cataloging and MARC/RDA metadata creation
• Basics of hands-on preservation rehousing for a variety of library materials
• Reference and user services skills.

Outcomes

• First-hand experience in multiple areas related to the operations of library a museum setting
• An understanding of how the Whitney’s research collections support unique areas of inquiry
• The opportunity to work with both Whitney staff researchers and visiting scholars
• Increased knowledge of metadata, reference, and circulation of library resources

Compensation
Interns will be paid a stipend of $3000.

Generous support for Ostrover Family Academic Year Interns is provided by Julie and Doug Ostrover.

 
If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role. 

To Apply:

https://tinyurl.com/2p9vtkdt

About the Whitney:
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.

EEO Statement:

The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, partnership status, caregiver status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other factor prohibited by law.  The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. 

Record Mgmt Intern, NYC Dept of HPD (Manhattan)

Record Management Intern 

 About the Agency: The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its mission is to promote quality housing and diverse, thriving neighborhoods for New Yorkers through loan and development programs for new affordable housing, preservation of the affordability of the existing housing stock, enforcement of housing quality standards, and education programs for tenants and building owners. 

Your Team: 

 The Office of Policy and Strategy (OPS) leverages its expertise to guide and support HPD and its many Offices in their efforts to deepen their impact, optimize their efficiency, and become more data-driven, compliance-attentive, climate-adaptive, and mission-focused. As part of OPS, the Division of Strategic Operations and Analytics (SOA) works to increase HPD's impact by analyzing and improving operations agency-wide. SOA does this by clarifying HPD program missions, objectives, and stakeholders; implementing initiatives that advance HPD's goals; analyzing data to deliver actionable insights to HPD programs; and increasing the agency's overall ability to leverage data. Within SOA, the Public Information team is dedicated to serving the public by collaborating with internal partners and governing entities to facilitate access to agency information. The PI team promotes accountability, transparency, and compliance by establishing robust infrastructure within the agency to improve record retention and quality; ensuring fair and secure access to agency records and materials for members of the public; and safeguarding sensitive information by setting and maintaining best practices around data privacy and effective record management. 

 Your Impact: 

 As a Record Management Intern you will assist the Public Information team with critical initiatives to support internal staff and operations with record management policy and procedures. You will work with the team redeveloping HPD’s records management plan to protect vital records, archive, and support policies and procedures to securely manage and enhance access to agency records. 

Your Role: 

 As a Record Management Intern you will assist with the maintenance of HPD acquisitions / dispositions files, documents storage, and document retention. You will support records integration; and assist with document management and data validation for HPD’s off-site storage vendor. Reporting to and working closely with the Records Management Officer on the day-to-day aspects of the project the ideal candidate will be an inquisitive problem-solver with: 

 • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills 

 • Ability to break down complex issues or processes into smaller, more manageable tasks

 • Collaborative, team player with the ability to also drive things forward independently

 • Strong attention to detail 

 Responsibilities:

 • Receive and integrate executed documents received from Divisions. 

 • Responsibilities include documenting and updating the finding aide 

 • Assist with the continued documentation and development of Records Management procedures. 

 • Assist with integration of all documentation to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality deliverables.

 • Assist with performing quality control and providing the same support to all categories of documents

 • Work with Records Management Officer to identify and locate missing documents as they are reported or discovered missing. 

 • Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential material in a professional manner.

 • Contribute to the Records Management project with an overall effort to provide exemplary service. 

 Qualifications: 

 • In order to qualify, candidates currently must be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate college degree program. 

 • Must be in good academic standing, with a 3.0 GPA or higher. 

 • Committed to working 21 hours per week. 

 • Possess excellent organizational, research, verbal and written communication skills. 

 • Demonstrate an enthusiastic, professional and resourceful attitude.

 • Previous internship or office experience a plus.

 • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

 • Be able to lift up to 20 pounds. 

This is a grant funded position. Candidates must be available to work 21 hours per week for approximately 9 months. If credit is needed for internship course, please submit paperwork to appropriate person(s) associated with your program or have them contact Ms. Jessica Verga via email vergaj@hpd.nyc.gov to discuss parameters and scope of project work. All candidates wishing to receive credit must submit proper paperwork for their program. 

Visit our website to learn more about what makes NYC Housing Preservation and Development a rewarding place to build a career. 

Follow HPD on Facebook @NYCHousing, on Twitter @nychousing, and on Instagram @nychousing 

Housing Preservation and Development is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. 

 For concerns about your housing quality, please contact www.NYC.gov/311. 

Source: Record-Managment-Intern.pdf

Library Intern, The Rockefeller Univ. (Lenox Hill)

The Markus Library of The Rockefeller University is seeking a Library Intern.

Job Description

Organization Overview

The mission of Markus Library is to support and enhance the University's research programs and to promote the reputation and influence of the University. Utilizing its own extensive collections in the life sciences that support the research interests of the University,and a wide array of information resources licensed beyond the University,the Library is able to provide the faculty,staff,and students scientific information support needed to advance their research goals. Using technology,a variety of collaborative relationships,and networking and outreach activities,the library supports and advances scholarly communication and the advancement of knowledge.
Overview

The Library Intern will assist the library team in improving spaces and organizing collections, including leisure reading, reference, and graduate research archives.

 

This position has a targeted end date with a schedule of up to 10 working hours a week.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in redesigning and reorganizing the library's Coffee Lounge;
• Update and reorganize Recreational Reading Collection, Reference Collection, Writing Guide Collection and other small collections of books;
• Shift and reorganize our Graduate Theses Collection.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Enrolled in or recently graduated from a master's degree program in Library and Information Science from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited Library program.

 

 

The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.

 

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Compensation Range: Min

USD $20.00/Hr.
Compensation Range: Max

USD $20.00/Hr.

To Apply:

https://careers.rockefeller.edu/jobs/1902?lang=en-us

Fellowship Opportunities, The Met Archives (Upper East Side)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives encourages recent graduates of Library and Information school master's programs, or current PhD candidates or post-doctoral scholars in Information Science, to apply for our year-long fellowship opportunities. 

About The Met Museum Archives:

The objective of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives is to collect, organize, and preserve in perpetuity the corporate records and official correspondence of the Museum, to make this material accessible and provide research support, and to further an informed and enduring understanding of the Museum's history. Archives holdings include Board of Trustees records, legal documents, and Museum publications, office files of selected Museum staff, architectural drawings, press clippings, and ephemera. The Met Museum Archives department also works to advise other museum departments on their archive and record keeping initiatives, and support ancillary archival collections found throughout the museum.

The Met Museum Archives is comprised of over 3000 linear feet of analog records that document the history of the museum, as well as extensive digital holdings. The Museum Archives utilizes ArchivesSpace, Preservica and Microsoft Access Databases, as well as TMS for related collection information.

There are currently two eligible fellowships programs for early career Archivists and Information Scientists:

Junior Fellows | Conservation and Scientific Research Fellowship

Junior fellows are those applicants who have recently completed graduate-level training, such as an MLS, MSLIS, or MLIS.

The goal of this fellowship is to provide recent Archives graduates with guided learning experiences across the key activities of institutional archiving. The fellowship will provide exposure to a wide range of activities which will give fellows a comprehensive understanding of archival and records management operations within a large-scale museum.

Fellows will participate in several areas of archival work including collection processing and finding aid creation, reference support, database and repository maintenance, digital preservation initiatives, physical preservation activities, and the ongoing implementation of metadata schemas for our related repositories. This will primarily take place in the context of hands-on work, but also through meetings and demonstrations with staff members.

Applicants will need to provide a CV, 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and a statement of intent. (Please see How to Apply in the link above for more information.)

Application deadline: Friday, November 14, 2025, 5 pm ET

Notification date: All applicants will be notified by the last Friday in February following the application deadline.

Fellowship period: September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027

Interdisciplinary Fellowship

The Interdisciplinary Fellowship supports scholars whose projects lie at the intersection of various disciplines and methodologies. It encourages cross-departmental projects that explore connections between various cultures and Met collections, bridging the visual arts and other disciplines in the humanities and sciences.

Applicants may propose a project exploring the intersections between public practice, education, and the humanities; however, this fellowship is not intended to culminate in an exhibition, performance, or public program.

An example of an Interdisciplinary Fellowship project based in the Museum Archives Department might include a focus on a digital preservation or physical preservation initiative that addresses a certain material, media or content type, which is based in the Museum Archives—but might also fall at the intersection of one or several Museum departments (i.e. Photography and Time Based Media Conservation / Paper Conservation / LiveArts / Digital). The research project should address a policy, intervention, or schema. We encourage serious candidates to reach out with ideas in advance, as we recognize that The Met is a complex institution to understand externally.

Applicants will need to provide a CV, 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a project proposal and schedule of work. (Please see How to Apply in the link above for more information.)

Please see The Met’s website for more details on eligibility and applications:

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Fellowship Opportunities

Application deadline: Friday, October 17, 2025, 5 pm ET Notification date: All applicants are notified by the last Friday in February following the application deadline. Fellowship period: September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027