Brooklyn Museum Spring 2025 Internship Program
- 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 - 12:30pm 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. 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: In order 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 particpation.
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 have any questions, please consult our FAQ and feel free to contact us at internships@brooklynmuseum.org
Available positions for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates (A.A/B.A) & those without higher education and 3+ years of work experience:
PLEASE READ THE DEPARTMENTAL PLACEMENT DESCRIPTIONS BELOW. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO MAKE YOUR SELECTION FOR YOUR FIRST AND SECOND CHOICE.
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. Photographs depict classes, programming, exhibitions, and other vital activities to the Museum. The intern will arrange and describe the visual material and add to the finding aid utilizing ArchivesSpace. 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.
Egyptian, Classical, and Near Eastern Art (Undergraduate)— The Egyptian, Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Art (ECANEA) curatorial intern primarily assists with collections documentation, archive management, and exhibition planning. Projects include digital imaging, data entry, and research. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and dependable, with an interest in ancient Egyptian, Classical, or ancient Near Eastern history and art. Previous related coursework or related experiences are a plus.
Contemporary Art— Working with the Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, and the Curatorial Assistant of Modern and Contemporary Art, the intern assists with research, planning, and organization for upcoming exhibitions and acquisitions, and provides general departmental support. Ideal candidates are current or recent undergraduates with strong organizational, research, and writing skills and an interest in contemporary art. Previous related coursework or related work experiences are a plus.
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. The School Programs Intern will primarily report to the Associate Manager of Guided Gallery Visits, with additional programmatic supervision from the rest of the School Programs team. The ideal internship candidate is friendly, detail-oriented, confident in facilitating group discussion, and interested in anti-oppressive education. They should have experience in or desire to work with K-12 audiences and their teachers, support studio art-making and/or object-based teaching, and assist with administrative projects.
Education (Adult Learning) — The intern will primarily work with the following programs: A.R.T Guides and the Museum Education Fellowship. For A.R.T Guides, the intern will focus on data collection and analysis of our guide program. The end project will support our understanding of guide recruitment and retention. There might also be the opportunity to collect data for our adult literacy efforts and support the development of adult literacy resource packets through research and possible creation of lesson plans. Finally, the intern will support the admissions process of the incoming cohort of Fellows, helping to organize the interview process. An ideal candidate will have strong research, organization and writing skills, an interest in evaluation and assessment, attention to detail, and/or interest in visual arts.
Finance — The Finance department is responsible for the budgeting, planning, resource allocation, and business management of the museum. The Finance team is a key element of enabling the museum to transform and lead our ambitions in becoming a data forward organization. This internship within the Finance team is an invaluable experience to have exposure to senior leadership and all facets of the finance department; it provides valuable on the ground experience for anyone interested in arts administration or business operations. Depending on the candidate's background and interests, the intern's responsibilities will include analyzing reports, conducting ROI analysis, and supporting key systems integration. The intern will report to the Director of Business Operations and Transformation. Candidates should have interest in data analysis, and have some experience with excel and Google Suites.
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 by anticipating their needs, exceeding their expectations through world-class customer service, and encouraging meaningful engagement with art and ideas through innovative interpretation. As part of VEE, the intern will provide support, particularly with organizing departmental materials such as training documents for the VE front-of-house team, signage storage, and office archives. 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.To Apply: https://form.jotform.com/242694582026158
