[Summer 2026] Education - Access Programs and Initiatives Internship at Whitney Museum of Ameri[...]

[Summer 2026] Education - Access Programs and Initiatives Internship at Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY The Whitney’s summer internship program is a full-time, paid, nine-week session primarily for undergraduate students. The program includes training, direct work experience, professional development, and a weekly speaker series. The 2026 Summer internship will be hybrid, meaning interns will work onsite at least three days per week. The program will begin on Monday, June 1, and end on Friday, July 31. Participants must be available Monday through Friday for nine consecutive weeks, five days per week. Education: Access Programs and Initiatives Internship - Summer 2026 The Whitney seeks an Education: Access Programs and Initiatives intern for Summer 2026. Expected Projects & Assignments Preparing accessible materials including transcripts, large print guides, and closed captioning Developing alt-text for the Whitney’s online collection Providing support for virtual programs and in-person events Assisting with access programs by preparing presentation materials for freelance educators Researching and creating touch objects for programs for people who are blind or have low vision, Verbal Description and Touch tours Supporting set up and break down for ASL programs, Whitney Signs Preparing resources for Whitney staff on accessibility in the Museum Occasionally assisting with programs on weekends and/or evenings Skills & Qualifications Passionate about and have some knowledge of contemporary art and social movements (i.e. disability justice) Currently enrolled in or recently graduated with a degree in education, museum studies, disability studies, studio art, art history, or a related field Proficiency in Spanish or ASL a plus Undergraduates and graduates currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are 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 Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook Opportunities to observe tours Opportunities to observe and support access and community programming such as guided visits and artist workshops Outcomes Intern will gain knowledge of how to produce educational programming at a cultural institution Understand how to access accommodations for people with disabilities Learn about accessible and disability-centered programming Compensation Interns will be paid a stipend of $6,500 for full participation. Generous support for Hearst Summer Interns is provided by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carlsbad Tech