About the 12-Month Internship ProgramFull-time, 12-month internships with stipends are offered for recent college graduates interested in pursuing a museum career. The focused departmental training is integrated with the fall, spring, and summer lecture series and complemented with financial provisions for the interns to create a research trip related to their field of interest. Additionally, monthly activities are designed specifically for this cohort to receive greater exposure to the museum and art fields.

Curatorial Department Interns will be a part of a larger cohort of interns from various MoMA departments. Twelve-month internships provide training in specific museum fields through close work with professional staff members, familiarity with modern and contemporary art through seminars and discussions, and an educational program that exposes interns to the workings of the Museum as a whole, while considering the role of museums in the broader cultural context.

More about Curatorial DepartmentsInterns will assist with exhibition and collection research, processing collection documentation or curatorial files, archiving and other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience with and interest in research and writing within Art History or a similar discipline. Candidates should be confident, organized, articulate, and professional. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is required, as is the ability to perform basic functions in Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical. Must be detail-oriented and conscientious and have the ability to multitask.

Placement

Each Intern will be placed into a different curatorial department based on need, areas of interest and experience. Applicants will be asked to list a preference during the application process but candidates may be considered for departments other than their first preference. Below are the participating departments. Additional departments may be added.

• Architecture & Design
• Film
• Media & Performance
• Painting & Sculpture (Master's Degree is preferred)
• Photography
• Publications

Multiple vacancies are available for this position.

Required Commitment

This program will run from approximately October 2024 to September 2025. This program requires a full-time commitment (Monday-Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm).

As a sponsor of the J-1 visa program, the Museum is committed to providing opportunities for international students and emerging professionals to learn about the practices and organizational systems of an American museum. To this end, with the support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, MoMA is accepting applications for candidates of Greek national origin.

Application DeadlinePriority consideration will be given to applications submitted by August 12, 2024. Additional applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as vacancies become available.

How to ApplyApplication RequirementsThe following items are required as part of your online application through MoMA's UKG Recruiting Portal:

• A résumé/curriculum vitae in PDF format
• At least 1 letter of recommendation, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application
• A transcript, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application (unofficial transcripts are accepted).
• b) Individual or an experience that has influenced your perception of the arts.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your application, please reach out to internships@moma.org.

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