About this role
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About Our Organization
Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society.
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Internship Program Description
The Museum’s Internship Program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates' valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment. Interns collaborate on meaningful and engaging projects with museum staff and participate in a series of meetings and workshops focused on contemporary museology.
*Please note: Only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States are eligible for this program.*
Job Summary
The Communications Intern will work with the Communications Department to perform
functions critical to communicating the Studio Museum’s mission and offerings to Museum
stakeholders, the press, and our diverse audiences. The Communications Intern will learn about
institutional voice, communications strategy, and media relations best practices, and will assist
with drafting copy for the institution’s administrative, programming, and exhibition needs, as well
as perform administrative tasks to support the maintenance of the Communication Department’s
records.
Applicants must possess excellent writing and communication skills, superb attention to detail,
be highly organized, and be able to work independently. Must demonstrate familiarity with social
media and online email marketing tools and must be adept at using both the Adobe Creative
Suite (specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) and Microsoft 365. The Communications
Internships are designed for mature undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent
graduates interested in careers in arts communications, media studies, social marketing, design,
or related fields. If available, please provide a link to your design portfolio in the application.
Application Information
The Spring 2027 season will feature eight internship positions: Communications, Curatorial, Director’s Office, Development, Education, Graphic Design, Public Programs, and Registrar.
Applicants are encouraged to designate both a first and second choice for the positions they wish to be considered for in their cover letter. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only candidates chosen for interviews will receive direct communication regarding the status of their application.
Application Materials:
To be considered, applicants must submit the following
- Resume
- A cover letter
- A writing sample (no more than 5 pages)
Dates and Details
Spring 2027 Program Dates: January 11, 2027 – April 16, 2027 (14-weeks)
Requirements: 20 hours/week, during the workweek (M-F). Interns must work in-person three
days of the week, with Tuesdays mandatory for interns.
Stipend: $5,040
Application Opens: October 5th, 2026
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on November 6, 2026
Applicants will be notified about interviews by December 4, 2026
• If you have not heard back before the set date, you have not been considered as a
finalist for the Spring 2027 cohort.
All interns must attend an in-person orientation day the morning of January 11, 2027, to
commence their program.