About the Summer Internship Program

The Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students and beginning professionals with practical experience in a specific area of museum work at The Museum of Modern Art. Interns participate in weekly professional development activities designed to increase understanding of the Museum’s various collections, exhibitions, and departments. The Museum hosts approximately 25 interns in various departments across our institution. Participants may arrange for academic credit through their school, but it is not a requirement.

MoMA Summer 2025 internships require a commitment of four days per week. The schedule is Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. One must have a minimum of two years of college completed (or equivalent) by June 2025 in order to apply.

All summer intern applications are due by Friday, March 7th by 11:59 PM EST.

Duration:

June 9—August 12; Ten Weeks

Application Deadline:

March 7, 2025

Decision Notification:

April 21, 2025

Stipend:

$6,160

Department Projects & Tasks

The intern in the Department of Film will be a vital resource for the curators this summer. The Intern will split their time working between two curators, gaining firsthand experience in researching, organizing and executing both film and gallery exhibitions at MoMA. Tasks will provide a unique opportunity for the intern to engage with the curatorial process of a large arts organization. The intern will be managed directly by the curatorial team throughout the summer, allowing for a more enriching experience that will be extremely valuable for any candidate interested in a career in the arts.

Projects will include working with an Associate Curator on an upcoming, large-scale gallery exhibition of a historical interdisciplinary artist and a film program focused on the work of the editor, Claire Atherton. Additionally, the intern will work with a Curator on film programs focused on Michael Caine, Chantal Akerman, To Save and Project Festival of Film Preservation, and Doc Fortnight, MoMA’s Festival of International Nonfiction Film and Media.

Department Skillset Requirements

Candidates with experience in conducting film/arts related research is preferred. Interest in historical and contemporary film is required. Proficiency in French or Spanish language is a plus.

How to Apply

The following items are required as part of your online application through MoMA's UKG Recruiting Portal:

1. Essay

One essay submitted in PDF format. Essay should be no longer than 650 words and answer the prompt below as follows:

Why are you interested in participating in an internship at The Museum of Modern Art? In response, be sure to address both:
a) The role of museums and how you envision their potential for evolution
b) Individual or an experience that has influenced your perception of the arts

2. Résumé

Your résumé/curriculum vitae, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application.

3. Letter of Recommendation

At least one letter of recommendation, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application.

4. Transcript

Transcript(s) of undergraduate and/or graduate records, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application.

Unofficial transcripts are accepted. If you do not have access to an unofficial transcript, allow sufficient time to order a transcript from your college or university to attach as a PDF by the deadline.

Please note: we will not review applications received after the deadline, and we will only review complete applications.

Select applicants will be contacted to arrange interviews in late March. If we request an interview with you, we will contact you to arrange a convenient date and time for you.

For a complete list of available internships at MoMA, please go to www.moma.org/about/careers/internships

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