[Summer 2026] Exhibition and Collections Management Internship
About the position 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. The application window for our Summer 2026 Hearst Family Internship is now open through Friday, January 16th. 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 a Exhibition and Collections Management intern for Summer 2026. To view all Internship opportunities and to learn more about The Whitney's offerings, please refer to our Internships Page. Expected Projects & Assignments Collections Management: Support ongoing storage planning project Assist with ongoing implementation of barcode inventory Study collection wtih Registration and assess best practices for storage and safe transit Exhibitions Management: Assist with socialization of new exhibition planning strategy Support installation planning for upcoming exhibition Participate in installation of current exhibition 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. Responsibilities • Support ongoing storage planning project • Assist with ongoing implementation of barcode inventory • Study collection wtih Registration and assess best practices for storage and safe transit • Assist with socialization of new exhibition planning strategy • Support installation planning for upcoming exhibition • Participate in installation of current exhibition Requirements • Interest in asset management and logistical methodology of museums • Attention to detail • Microsoft Office familiarity Apply tot his job