What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 Academic Year Internships position at The Jewish Museum?
2026-2027 Academic Year Internship Program
Dates: October 19, 2026 - May 14, 2027
Reports to: Department Supervisors
FLSA Status: Paid Internship ($18/hour)
Commitment: 14 hours per week
Applications due: August 28, 2026
Academic Year Internship Overview
Open to current undergraduate and graduate students at U.S. universities, the
2026-2027 Jewish Museum Academic Year Internship Program welcomes applicants
interested in working in Education or Curatorial departments. During the program,
interns will be required to work on-site under the guidance of a staff member. This
is a part-time internship that requires on-site availability at the Museum two days
per week (14 hours total) from mid-October 2026 through early May 2027.
Education Department Internship
Interns in the Education Department will contribute to the development and
implementation of programs serving a wide range of audiences-including students
(pre-K through university), teachers, families, adults, and individuals with
disabilities. The department develops and manages classes, public programs, and
gallery tours, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and inclusive learning. Interns
will assist with program planning, research, and visitor engagement, gaining
experience in museum education and public programming.
Curatorial Department Internship
Members of the Curatorial Department research, develop, and organize the
Museum's special exhibitions and oversee its collection of approximately 30,000
objects spanning 3,500 years of the intersection of art and Jewish culture. Curators
are responsible for acquisitions, interpretive frameworks, scholarly research,
catalogues, and exhibitions. Interns will help with conducting primary and secondary
research for upcoming museum exhibitions and planned or prospective acquisitions,
drafting and submission of loan requests, and editing label texts, among other tasks.
Shoshanna and David Wingate Graduate Curatorial Internship
This internship-made possible through the generosity of Shoshanna and David
Wingate-is open to one graduate student preparing for a future curatorial career.
Intended for current M.A. or Ph.D. students in art history or related fields at U.S.
universities, the Wingate Internship offers a unique and immersive opportunity to
support exhibition development and acquisition research under the guidance of a
Jewish Museum curator.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong writing skills and experience in object-
based research, possess the ability to engage with advanced art historical
scholarship and relevant literature, conduct library and archival research efficiently,
and have graduate-level knowledge of European and American modern and
contemporary art. Familiarity with Jewish history and culture is welcome but not
required.
The Wingate Graduate Intern will work closely with a curator who will serve as both
supervisor and mentor.
Requirements:
Current university student (B.A., M.A., Ph.D. level)
Availability to work onsite
Interest in museum work, art, and Jewish culture
All interns must have valid U.S. work authorization.
To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to interns@thejm.org. Click here to complete the
required Internship Application. You must download the PDF to fill out the form.
Please type the department position to which you are applying in the internship
application form under "type of internship sought."
Dates: October 19, 2026 - May 14, 2027
Reports to: Department Supervisors
FLSA Status: Paid Internship ($18/hour)
Commitment: 14 hours per week
Applications due: August 28, 2026
Academic Year Internship Overview
Open to current undergraduate and graduate students at U.S. universities, the
2026-2027 Jewish Museum Academic Year Internship Program welcomes applicants
interested in working in Education or Curatorial departments. During the program,
interns will be required to work on-site under the guidance of a staff member. This
is a part-time internship that requires on-site availability at the Museum two days
per week (14 hours total) from mid-October 2026 through early May 2027.
Education Department Internship
Interns in the Education Department will contribute to the development and
implementation of programs serving a wide range of audiences-including students
(pre-K through university), teachers, families, adults, and individuals with
disabilities. The department develops and manages classes, public programs, and
gallery tours, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and inclusive learning. Interns
will assist with program planning, research, and visitor engagement, gaining
experience in museum education and public programming.
Curatorial Department Internship
Members of the Curatorial Department research, develop, and organize the
Museum's special exhibitions and oversee its collection of approximately 30,000
objects spanning 3,500 years of the intersection of art and Jewish culture. Curators
are responsible for acquisitions, interpretive frameworks, scholarly research,
catalogues, and exhibitions. Interns will help with conducting primary and secondary
research for upcoming museum exhibitions and planned or prospective acquisitions,
drafting and submission of loan requests, and editing label texts, among other tasks.
Shoshanna and David Wingate Graduate Curatorial Internship
This internship-made possible through the generosity of Shoshanna and David
Wingate-is open to one graduate student preparing for a future curatorial career.
Intended for current M.A. or Ph.D. students in art history or related fields at U.S.
universities, the Wingate Internship offers a unique and immersive opportunity to
support exhibition development and acquisition research under the guidance of a
Jewish Museum curator.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong writing skills and experience in object-
based research, possess the ability to engage with advanced art historical
scholarship and relevant literature, conduct library and archival research efficiently,
and have graduate-level knowledge of European and American modern and
contemporary art. Familiarity with Jewish history and culture is welcome but not
required.
The Wingate Graduate Intern will work closely with a curator who will serve as both
supervisor and mentor.
Requirements:
Current university student (B.A., M.A., Ph.D. level)
Availability to work onsite
Interest in museum work, art, and Jewish culture
All interns must have valid U.S. work authorization.
To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to interns@thejm.org. Click here to complete the
required Internship Application. You must download the PDF to fill out the form.
Please type the department position to which you are applying in the internship
application form under "type of internship sought."
Salary : $18