Graduate Student Summer Internship

About the Norton Museum of Art:

Founded in 1941 by Ralph Hubbard Norton and his wife Elizabeth Calhoun Norton, the Norton Museum of Art is Florida’s largest art museum, renowned for its distinguished collection. The Norton Museum of Art welcomes visitors to experience the transformative power of art through intimate and creative encounters with wide-ranging collections and programs of the highest quality. With holdings spanning Contemporary, Early European, Modern, and Asian Art, as well as Photography, the Norton serves as a cherished institution within its community.

Our Commitments:

To uphold our mission and ensure the Norton’s relevance to our community, we are dedicated to the following principles:

• Art: We celebrate and share excellence in the arts in all its forms.
• Audience: We cultivate meaningful dialogues and relationships with a diverse and inclusive audience.
• Ambassadors: Our employees, Trustees, volunteers, and partners are the vital links connecting Art and Audience.
• Foundations: We are committed to preserving the Norton’s fiscal and physical legacy for future generations.

Position Summary:

The Norton Museum of Art Summer Internship Program provides two graduate students with the opportunity to gain practical art museum experience, engage in intellectual discourse, and develop professional skills. Through the seven-week program summer interns will:

• Work with the Learning and Community Engagement Department and other departments throughout the Museum based on needs.
• Conduct art historical research about future exhibitions and the Norton Collection and write about it for Bloomberg Connects.
• Lead gallery talks in special exhibitions and the Museum Collection for visitors of all ages as needed.
• Help to manage education programs such as Art After Dark and assist in the planning of future programs. Please note: Programs may include occasional nights and weekends.
• Engage in weekly readings, writing assignments, and discussions with staff about current art historical and museum-related issues.

Requirements & Qualifications:

The program is open to Art, Art Education, Art History, and Museum Studies Graduate students at any accredited U.S. college or university. All applicants must have successfully completed at least four college-level courses in art history. 

Internship Dates: June 8, 2026 – July 24, 2026

(Please note: You must be available for the entire 7-week period listed above).

Application Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026

Applications must include all materials listed below.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Application materials will not be returned.

• Norton Museum of Art Application – Completed through Paycom (personal statement, resume, cover letter, and transcript can be uploaded to application)
• A typewritten personal statement of no more than 500 words describing how this experience will help you to achieve your future goal
• Resume and Cover Letter 
• Official college transcript from your current institution.
• Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional reference (Letters must be sealed and signed across the flap by the recommender. Letters can be mailed with your application or emailed separately for receipt by April 10, 2026)

All internship applications should be mailed to:

Quincy Bruckerhoff

Director of Adult Learning and Engagement

Norton Museum of Art

1450 S. Dixie Avenue

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

For more information, contact Quincy Bruckerhoff, Director of Adult Learning and Engagement bruckerhoffq@norton.org

Hours and Compensation: 

• Variable schedule; Days, Nights, Weekends
• Temporary, Non-Exempt
• Compensation: $17.00/hr

Location Requirements:

At the time of employment, employees are expected to be located within reasonable commuting distance of the museum. Commuting Distance means they are located in South Florida, and able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day. 

• Museum Location: 1450 South Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33413

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Norton Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Norton Museum of Art makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Salary : $17