[Spring 2027] Advancement: Special Events & Corporate Partnerships Intern

The Whitney’s Academic Year Internship program offers a semester-long paid internship for rising Juniors and above (to include Graduate students) enrolled in an accredited academic program. The internship is in person and onsite. For spring 2027, interns commit between 16–21 hours per week over 10–12 weeks for a total of 176 hours. The official program dates will span from January 18-April 26, 2027. Interns are assigned to a specific department at the Museum for the duration of the internship. 

The application window for our Spring 2027 Ostrover Family Academic Internship is now open through November 9. Please note that all candidates will be considered on a rolling basis, and as such, some opportunities may close before the deadline.     

The Whitney seeks an  Advancement: Corporate Partnerships and Events Intern for the Spring 2027 semester. 

For more information, including information on eligibility requirements, please visit our internships page .  

Expected Projects & Assignments

• Supporting the Corporate Membership program through
  • Assembling Renewal and Welcome Packets
  • Processing gifts through RE
• Prospect research for Corporate Membership & Sponsorship
• Rental Program (taking inquiries, assist with scheduling, update rental documents, etc.)
• Assist department with administrative tasks (invoices, event list collection, filing, processing payments, etc.)
• On-site assistance with events (events may include internal, external, and fundraising events)
• Additional Research Tasks as needed

Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite
• Research skills
• Google forms
• Undergraduates and graduates currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are eligible
• Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year’s worth of academic coursework; undergraduate freshmen are not 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

• Raiser’s Edge
• Corporate events – assist with inquiries, budgets, catering and rentals
• Exhibition openings – list collection from all museum departments, reports

Outcomes

• Gain insight into the Museum’s Corporate Partnership and Events program through experience assisting the Corporate Partnerships and Events team.
• Gain valuable knowledge of Museum fundraising, and learn about the role Corporate Partnerships and Events plays in the Whitney’s Advancement department.
• Serve as a stepping stone in their arts career path that allows them to progress intelligently towards their career goals.

Compensation
Interns will be paid a stipend of $3000.

Generous support for Ostrover Family Academic Year Interns is provided by Julie and Doug Ostrover.
 

If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role. 

About the Whitney
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.

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.