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Education Intern
Posted Date: September 2026
Internship Term: October 2026 to June 2027
Title: Education Intern
Department: Education
Reports to: Senior Manager, School and Educator Programs
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 12 hours per week
Salary: $18 per hour
The Jewish Museum:
The Jewish Museum is an art museum committed to illuminating the complexity
and vibrancy of Jewish culture for a global audience. Through distinctive
exhibitions and programs that present the work of diverse artists and thinkers, the
Museum shares ideas, provokes dialogue, and promotes understanding. The
Jewish Museum maintains a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art,
ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience. Located
on New York City's Museum Mile, in the landmarked Warburg mansion, the
Museum plays an important role among cultural institutions, challenging all forms
of bigotry and discrimination and promoting understanding among diverse
audiences. The Jewish Museum invites applicants of all backgrounds to consider
joining the Museum in its work.
For more information, please visit www.TheJewishMuseum.org.
The Position:
The Jewish Museum is offering an internship opportunity for an individual on
the autism spectrum who is interested in the administrative aspect of working
in an art museum.
Responsibilities Include:
The intern will be assigned a selection of the following tasks below depending
on their interests and strengths:
* Data entry using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
* Create online listings for Family and Access Programs
* Observe and assist with Education programs in all areas including School,
Adult, Family, Teen, and Access
* Research objects in the collection and upcoming exhibitions using the
Museum's database and other resources
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* Attend curatorial lectures on current and upcoming exhibitions
* Enter payment information and create reports in the Museum's ticketing
system (training will be provided)
* Follow up with tour participants with evaluation forms
* Create slideshow presentations for virtual tours using the Museum's Digital
Asset Management System (training will be provided)
* Write Alt Text for works of art in the Museum's collection (training will be
provided)
* Maintain orderliness of and restock supplies in art studio
* Prepare and set up art materials for school, family, and access programs
* Create digital galleries of images from programs
* Learn about the Jewish Museum, its history, and collection
Requirements:
* An interest in art history or visual arts
* A strong interest in working in museums
* Comfortable using a computer
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google applications
* Willingness to learn or familiarity with Zoom, Ticketure, The Museum
System (TMS), and NetX
* Comfortable working independently and without direct supervision
* Comfortable working in a shared work space. The museum offices are
generally quiet and collaborative workspaces where employees are
friendly and conversational. The gallery spaces and art studio can be
crowded on busy museum days and are quiet at other times.
Deadline to Apply: October 9, 2026
Send Resume with Cover Letter To:
Director, Human Resources
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Email: jobs@thejm.org
The Jewish Museum is committed to diversifying its staff and encourages
individuals of all ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds to apply for this
position. The Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic prohibited by
applicable law.