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Brooklyn Museum Summer 2025 Internships

Positions for our Summer 2025 Internship program are now officially posted on our website. Students may only apply for one position (there are 10 available). In the application, candidates will be asked to submit a cover letter detailing why they are specifically applying for the Brooklyn Museum and why they are applying for the department of their choice. 

Here’s the link to our webpage to learn more and apply: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/careers/internships-fellowships/adult-paid-internships

Applications close March 24, with internships running from June 9- August 22nd.

Below you will find a list of descriptions for our available positions. 

Available positions for the summer: 

Archives – The Brooklyn Museum’s Archives documents the various departments and activities of the Museum from 1823 through the present day. Working with the Archivist and Records Manager the intern will process the Registrar’s exhibit files which includes loan information, checklists, and correspondence. The intern will add to and complete the finding aid for the Registrar’s department utilizing ArchivesSpace. The Archivist and Records Manager will provide training in how to use an archive, basic archival theory, and in ArchivesSpace to help the intern complete the project. All are welcome to apply. 

Arts of the Americas: Reporting to the Andrew W. Mellon Senior Curator of the Arts of the Americas, the intern will be exposed to aspects of curatorial work, including exhibition planning, research, and best practices in collection stewardship. Under the guidance of the Senior Curator, the intern will directly work on two projects. The first involves research and content development for the traveling exhibition Hopi Kachina Dolls: Treasured Gifts(working title). The first of its kind, this exhibition examines the kachina doll (tihu) tradition from a Hopi women’s perspective. This exhibition, which opens at the Brooklyn Museum in Fall 2026 and then travels through 2027, has already received planning and implementation grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Luce Foundation. The intern will assist in drafting grant proposals to private foundations in support of the implementation of the exhibition, publication, and tour.  The second project relates to best practices in collection stewardship. To support documentation efforts, the intern will catalog and photograph archaeological and Amazonian collections. Cataloging involves recording descriptions and dimensions, taking record photos, and reconciling database discrepancies. An educational background in Art History, Anthropology, or related field is required. Candidates must have strong collaborative and communication abilities; excellent organizational skills, including meticulous attention to detail; experience researching primary and secondary sources; a sophisticated mode of expressing ideas in writing; and a demonstrated interest in the Indigenous arts of the Americas.   

Indigenous Art: Working directly with the Curator of Indigenous Art and the department curatorial assistants, the intern conducts research and outreach related to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and creates extensive reports summarizing and documenting museum work related to that legislation. Additionally, the intern may provide departmental support and conduct collection and provenance research if time allows. Ideal candidates have knowledge of NAGPRA; prior research experience; excellent communication and organizational skills, including meticulous attention to detail; a demonstrated commitment to Native American communities and/or Native American Art; and an interest in a museum career. 

Conservation: The department of Conservation works closely with the Museum’s curatorial departments to understand, document and preserve collections. The intern in Conservation will learn about art handling best practices, photo documentation, and how to look at and describe materials and processes used in making art objects to create basic condition reports.  The intern will have the opportunity to perform minor treatments under the supervision of conservators. The intern will also assist conservators on preventive conservation activities, such as working with environmental data, integrated pest management activities, making storage housings and containers for artworks and applying accession numbers.  This internship will serve as an introduction to the field of art conservation. The ideal candidate has an interest in science, art, and loves working with their hands. 

Decorative Arts & Design: Working with the Senior and Assistant curators of the Decorative Arts and Design Department, the intern will assist with the development of new exhibition projects and gallery rotations. Additionally, they will gain experience working with the museum’s collection through reviews, researching new acquisitions and objects designated for deaccessioning, building and organizing object and exhibition folders, assisting with writing gallery labels and provenance research, and some administrative duties like note taking. Other research and writing projects will be assigned as needed. Interested candidates should possess superior research and writing abilities; excellent communication and organizational skills, and an interest in history, decorative arts, design, and/or craft.  

Digital Content: As part of the Digital Content team, this intern will assist with digital content creation for the Museum’s social media channels, email newsletters, and SMS strategy to support promotion of exhibitions, collection activations, and programming at the Museum. As part of our team, you will help develop, write, and produce original content, assist with community management, and track engagement analytics to identify impactful ideas and opportunities across our platforms. We are looking for candidates with an interest in impactful storytelling through copywriting, photography, video editing, and occasionally documenting events / life at the Museum. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to pitch story ideas and bring approved concepts to life! Knowledge of social media platforms, ongoing trends in culture, and video editing software is nice-to-have, but can be a learning opportunity. 

Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art (EASCFA):The intern will focus primarily on cataloguing a large collection of vernacular photography. Ideal candidates are familiar with subjects of art history, gender and sexuality studies, photography, and feminist histories or a related field.  The ideal curatorial intern will also have a sharp attention to detail, be self-motivated and organized, practice critical thinking, possess excellent writing skills, and be a proactive contributor to the team. Applying candidates should be excited to commit to the long term-cataloging project for the summer and comfortable with independent work, while also being adaptable to various departmental tasks. 

Graphic Design: The Graphic Design Department at the Brooklyn Museum works with departments across the museum to unify communication and design strategies across all brand touch points and exhibitions. The design team functions within an interdisciplinary studio model; we work collaboratively on projects, have group critiques and discussions, share and discuss innovative work in the field, and support each other’s creative process and goals. To be considered for this position, we would like to see a portfolio of your design work via a digital link or as a PDF. When constructing your portfolio, consider including work that shows your creative process and thinking, as well as projects that are meaningful to you. 

Exhibition Design: The Exhibition Design department is responsible for the design process from planning through completion of the display of special exhibitions, collection galleries, and special projects. This process involves concept development and providing shops with construction documents to oversee art installation. The ideal candidate would be familiar with design programs such as Vector works and Rhino and have a desire to collaborate on a range of design projects, have excellent communication skills and be a creative thinker. This would be a valuable experience for anyone interested in being part of a creative team while developing important personal skills related to exhibition design. 

Visitor Experience and Engagement (VEE): The vision of the VEE department is to provide a warm and welcoming environment that offers inclusive, inspirational, and transformative experiences for visitors of all backgrounds and abilities by anticipating their needs, exceeding their expectations through world-class customer service.  As part of VEE, the intern will provide support, particularly with organizing departmental materials such as training documents for the VE front-of-house team, signage storage, and office archives. The candidate will also provide input for ongoing projects such as the VEE front-of-house guide, a document that assists our Admissions staff at the membership and admission desks. An interest in the museum field is welcome but not required. Essential qualities for this internship include attention to detail, organizational skills, excellent communication and writing skills, and creative problem-solving.

Bloomberg Arts Mentors Summer Internship

The Bloomberg Arts Mentors program is a paid summer internship for undergraduate college students and recent college graduates with a strong interest in the arts and culture of New York City. This is an excellent opportunity for students who would like to gain experience in arts and educational program management and mentor teens as they prepare to transition to college.

The program is sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the New York City cohort is administered by Studio Institute, a nonprofit organization that is committed to apprenticeship-based learning, professional development for teachers, visual arts curricula, and sharing arts education research with communities nationwide. Studio Institute partners with a broad range of arts and cultural institutions to provide meaningful career training and expose interns to the multiple professional pathways in the arts.

This part-time position runs for ten weeks, and the rate is $25.50/hr for postgraduates and $24/hr for undergraduates. Bloomberg Art Mentors work approximately 26 hours a week. Postgrad candidates must be current seniors (expected graduation date of spring term 2025) or have graduated in 2023 or 2024 from a college or university within the five boroughs of New York City or must be a current permanent resident of the City. Undergrad candidates must be current sophomores/rising juniors or current juniors/rising seniors in a college or university within the five boroughs of New York City, or must be permanent residents of the City. Undergrad applicants must be enrolled full time during the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years.

Interested students can apply using these links:

Postgraduate (Recent College Graduates): bit.ly/bai2025MentorPostgrad

Undergraduate: bit.ly/bai2025MentorUndergrad

NYC School Construction Authority Graphic Design Internship Opportunity 2025 Spring Semester

Employer Name: NYC School Construction Authority (SCA)

25-01 Jackson Avenue Long Island City NY 11101

Overview:

The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) is a public sector entity, responsible for building new public schools and managing the design, construction and renovation of capital projects in New York City’s more than 1,200 public school buildings. Our mission is to design and construct safe, attractive and environmentally sound public schools for children throughout the many communities of New York City. We are dedicated to building and modernizing schools in a responsible, cost-effective manner while achieving the highest standards of excellence in safety, quality and integrity.

Job Description:

The intern will support the work of a senior manager in the Human Resources Department. The duties for the position will include assisting with creating engaging and informational visual content for training, digital boards, social media, various events, etc. The Graphic Design intern will collaborate with the Human Resources team to communicate SCA culture and values effectively though design. Their tasks may include designing recruitment materials. enhancing internal communications, visual aids, and presentations. The intern will use the Adobe Creative Suite and understand the intersection of design and Human Resources. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop and previous graphic design experience is required.

Position Requirements:

• Local full-time college students currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program or graduate student in a Graduate Degree program in graphic design, communication design or in related areas.

• Candidates should be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.

• Strong verbal and written language skills are important.

• G.P.A. will be considered.

• Applicants who are selected must be able to present unexpired original documentation to show identity and employment authorization to work in the United States.

Work Schedule:

During the fall and spring semesters, participants may work up to 20 per week. During the winter intercession and summer months (June-August), students may work a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week. Standard weekday office hours should occur between 8 am-5 pm.

Salary:

$ 19.00-$22.00 per hour (based on grade level)

Required Materials Include:

• Current Resume

• Cover Letter

• Official Transcript detailing coursework completed to date

• Official Registration (bursar’s receipt or enrollment verification)

• Class Schedule

Application Deadline:

Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, however the recommend submission deadline is March 3, 2025.

To be considered, please forward the required materials to:

Ruby Saake, Manager of Operations

Business Development Department

NYC School Construction Authority

2501 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101

Phone: (347) 231-0010

Email: [email protected]

The New York City School Construction Authority is an equal opportunity

NYC School Construction Authority Graphic Design Internship Opportunity 

NYC School Construction Authority (SCA)
25-01 Jackson Avenue
Long Island City NY 11101

Overview

The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) is a public sector entity, responsible for building new public schools and managing the design, construction and renovation of capital projects in New York City’s more than 1,200 public school buildings. Our mission is to design and construct safe, attractive and environmentally sound public schools for children throughout the many communities of New York City. We are dedicated to building and modernizing schools in a responsible, cost-effective manner while achieving the highest standards of excellence in safety, quality and integrity.

Job Description

The intern will support the work of a senior manager in the Human Resources Department. The duties for the position will include assisting with creating engaging and informational visual content for training, digital boards, social media, various events, etc. The Graphic Design intern will collaborate with theHuman Resources team to communicate SCA culture and values effectively though design. Their tasks may include designing recruitment materials. enhancing internal communications, visual aids, and presentations. The intern will use the Adobe Creative Suite and understand the intersection of design and Human Resources. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop and previous graphic design experience is required.

Position Requirements:

  • Local full-time college students currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program or graduate student in a Graduate Degree program in graphic design, communication design or in related areas.
  • Candidates should be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
  • Strong verbal and written language skills are important.
  • G.P.A. will be considered.
  • Applicants who are selected must be able to present unexpired original documentation to show identity and employment authorization to work in the United States.

Work Schedule:

During the fall and spring semesters, participants may work up to 20 per week. During the winter intercession and summer months (June-August), students may work a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week. Standard weekday office hours should occur between 8 am-5 pm.

Salary:

$ 19.00-$22.00 per hour (based on grade level)

Required Materials Include:

  • Current Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Official Transcript detailing coursework completed to date
  • Official Registration (bursar’s receipt or enrollment verification)
  • Class Schedule

Application Deadline:

Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, however the recommend submission deadline is January 24, 2025.

To be considered, please forward the required materials to:

Ruby Saake, Manager of Operations
Business Development Department
NYC School Construction Authority
2501 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone: (347) 231-0010
Email: [email protected]

The New York City School Construction Authority is an equal opportunity

4A’s Foundation’s Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP)

The 4A’s Foundation’s Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP) is a highly intensive fellowship that provides students with the opportunity to work in the advertising, communications and marketing industries. MAIP fellows interact with industry professionals on a day-to-day basis to gain valuable professional ​experience. Students selected for the MAIP fellowship program will hone their skills in a variety of advertising/marketing disciplines. If you have an interest in kick-starting your career within advertising, marketing, media and creative industries check out the additional resources below:

Throughout the MAIP experience, MAIP Fellows will:

  • Participate in a 22-week internship program
  • Complete up to 10 weeks virtual training series prior to the internship, designed to prepare fellows for the industry 
  • Engage in a 9-10 week PAID internship with one of the 4A’s Foundation’s partner organizations
  • Attend live, virtual professional development sessions (based in the Eastern Standard Time Zone)
  • Work 1:1 with a MAIP Coach, an industry professional volunteering their time to support a fellow’s professional and personal development

Who can apply to MAIP?

The 4A’s Foundation welcomes applicants who represent all dimensions of diversity with a strong interest in working within the advertising/communications industry. Our previous Fellows represented some or all aspects of the following:

  • Demonstrated their passion to kick-start a career in advertising and marketing through application essays and within the interview
  • Identified as Asian/Asian American, Black/African American/Afro-Caribbean, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latinx, American Indian or Alaska Native, Middle Eastern, White, Multi-Racial or Multi-Ethnic (e.g. Hispanic and Black)
  • Identified as neurodiverse and/or has learning and thinking differences
  • Identified as part of the LGBTQIA+ community
  • Identified as a person with a disability
  • Were veterans, or underwent training that supports serving the U.S. in a branch of the Armed Forces

​We recognize that no two applicants are alike and we look forward to getting to know you! We encourage students with all backgrounds interested in advertising, communications and marketing to apply.

In addition, applicants must:

  • Be eligible to work in the U.S., by way of student work visas and/or are citizens of the U.S.
  • Have a GPA of 3.0
    • ​Students with a <3.0 GPA may submit an additional statement with additional context
  • ​Be within the following academic year:
    • Undergraduate college senior graduating in Fall/Winter 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025
    • Undergraduate college junior graduating in Spring/Summer 2026
    • Graduate student currently pursuing additional education in a specific field
    • And/or are a student attending a participating 4A’s portfolio school at the time of application*
  • Be available to participate in the full duration of the 22-week fellowship period, and work as an intern from June through August with no pre-planned time off

*Students on the quarter system must arrange early release with their academic department before applying as the fellowship kicks off in June.

https://foundation.aaaa.org/interested-students.html

Social Media Internship at Tools & Tiaras Inc.

We are currently seeking a passionate and creative intern to join our team and manage our social media platforms.

At Tools & Tiaras Inc., we are on a mission to empower girls aged 6-14 by showing them that Jobs Don’t Have Genders™. Through hands-on workshops and summer camps focused on skilled trades, our Expose. Inspire. Mentor. program breaks down gender stereotypes and redefines what is traditionally considered “women’s work.” We aim to equip these girls with the skills and confidence to see limitless possibilities and shape the world they envision.

Please find the intern description below. This role offers a unique opportunity for anyone interested in gaining valuable experience, as well as exposure to national recognition and press coverage, thanks to the impactful work we do.

Intern Description:

Time Commitment: Flexible daily hours, up to 20 hours per week

Scope of Work:

  • Maintain a social media calendar featuring T&T workshops, announcements, news, girls, instructors, and team members, as well as relevant content about women in construction, fearless girls in the news, and history-makers.
  • Track trending topics and content related to T&T, girls’ empowerment, and the construction trades.
  • Create content, including post visuals and accompanying copy, using our branded templates.
  • Post across T&T’s social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Twitter/X.
  • Maintain an algorithm-friendly posting cadence of one post per day, 3-4 times per week (more frequent if T&T content or activities warrant).
  • Create reels for Facebook.
  • Engage with commenters across T&T’s social platforms by replying to comments.
  • Interact with other like-minded social pages to drive engagement.

If you are interested in this role we would love to hear from you and discuss this exciting opportunity further.

Tools & Tiaras Inc. Internship Application

NeoPangea Apprenticeship

Be an Apprentice at Neopangea

Students interested in digital advertising may find the NeoPangea Digital Ads Apprenticeship Program an educational opportunity worth considering. Here’s an overview of what the program offers and how it might align with your career aspirations.

About NeoPangea

NeoPangea has established itself in the digital advertising sector, known for its diverse range of projects and innovative approaches. The company’s work in digital ads is recognized for its creativity and effectiveness.

Apprenticeship Program Details

The NeoPangea Apprenticeship Program provides a hands-on learning experience in the field of digital advertising. Key aspects of the program include:

  1. Learning from Professionals: The opportunity to work alongside experienced individuals in the industry.
  2. Project Engagement: Involvement in real-world projects that contribute to your professional portfolio.
  3. Educational Growth: Exposure to the latest trends and technologies in the dynamic world of digital advertising.
  4. Networking: The chance to build professional connections.

Application Process

Applications for the apprenticeship program are accepted on a rolling basis. Questions and resumes can be sent to Matthew Tucker at [email protected].


For those interested in applying or seeking more information, further details are available on NeoPangea’s website. https://www.neo-pangea.com/

Product Design Internship at Justworks

Who We Are

At Justworks, you’ll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community. We work hard and care about our most prized asset – our people.

We’re helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business. We solve HR issues. We’re data-driven and never stop iterating. If you’d like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks. These are best summed up in our company values, which are reflected in our product and in our team.

Our Values

If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

Who You Are

Justworks is seeking a Product Design Intern to join our passionate and growing product design team for Summer 2024. As a design intern you will have the opportunity to work with a cross-functional team alongside fellow Product Designers as well as Product Managers, Engineers and Product Marketers to gain imperative knowledge and grow your skill set. You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects and work on all points of the design process from discovery to prototyping to launching designs for Justworks users.

Your Success Profile

What You Will Work On

  • Support projects from discovery to conceptualization to launch
  • Support with user research to gain empathy and better understand our customers’ needs
  • Validate solutions through rapid wireframing, prototyping and experimentation
  • Share work and get real-time feedback in our weekly design team meetings
  • Get 1:1 mentorship with a Product Designer
  • Leverage our design system with consistency and efficiency in mind
  • Work in an agile environment with your key stakeholders along with product, engineering, and design team
  • Collaborate with product managers to identify and define product opportunities in partnership with your product design mentor
  • Partner with engineers to deliver high quality experiences with guidance from your product design mentor
  • Collaborate with other interns and participate in getting to know team members across the Justworks departments
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

How You Will Do Your Work

As a Product Design Intern, how results are achieved is paramount for your success and ultimately result in our success as an organization. In this role, you build your foundational knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes in the following competencies:

  • Customer focus – building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
  • Teamwork and communication – putting our collective best together through documentation, collaboration, relationship-building, listening, empathy, recruiting, and evangelism.
  • Nimble learning – actively learning through experimentation when tackling problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
  • Results-driven – achieving results, even under difficult circumstances.
  • Creative thinking – discovering new opportunities and solutions for problems by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking.

In addition, all Justworkers focus on aligning their behaviors to our core values known as COGIS. It stands for:

  • Camaraderie – Day to day you can be seen working together toward a higher purpose. You like to have fun. You’re an active listener, treat people respectfully, and have a strong desire to know and help others.
  • Openness – Your default is to be open. You’re willing to share information, understand other perspectives, and consider new possibilities. You’re curious, ask open questions, and are receptive to thoughts and feedback from others.
  • Grit – You demonstrate grit by having the courage to commit and persevere. You’re committed, earnest, and dive in to get the job done well with a positive attitude.
  • Integrity – Simply put, do what you say and say what you’ll do. You’re honest and forthright, have a strong moral compass, and strive to match your words with your actions while leading by example. 
  • Simplicity – Be like Einstein: “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.” 

Qualifications

  • Currently an undergraduate with an interest in technology and design-related field
  • Portfolio demonstrating a user-centered design process 
  • Interest in problem solving and an ability to communicate the reasons behind your design decisions
  • Appreciation for details, but also a desire to explore broad perspectives
  • A passion for typography, information hierarchy, interaction design, and usability heuristics
  • Awesome, humble, thoughtful, and interested in the quality of what ships to our customers
  • Has a growth mindset, readiness to learn and open to collaborating with the team
  • Experience with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, and prototyping tools 

The base wage range for this position based in our New York City Office is targeted at $33.65 to $33.65 per hour.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-SP1

Actual compensation is based on multiple factors that are unique to each candidate, including and not limited to skill set, level of relevant experience, and specific work location.  Salary ranges for positions based in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. 

For more information about Justworks’ Total Reward Philosophy, including all of the perks and benefits we are proud to offer our team members, please visit Total Rewards @ Justworks

Diversity At Justworks

Justworks is committed to maintaining a workplace where diversity of identity, culture, and life experience is the norm and is celebrated authentically and respected consistently. Diversity in our work, our people, and our product drives creativity and innovation, entrepreneurial leadership and integrity, competitiveness, and collaboration throughout our business and in the market. We depend on our differences to make our team stronger, our workplace more dynamic, and our product accessible to all of our customers.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

The 4A’s Foundation’s Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP): Apply Now

Deadline: Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Are you a student looking to shake up the Advertising/Marketing industry? We’re looking for trailblazers like YOU!

The 4A’s Foundation’s Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP) is a highly intensive fellowship that provides diverse students with the opportunity to work in the advertising, communications and marketing industries. MAIP fellows interact with industry professionals on a day-to-day basis, work across multiple brands, and gain valuable professional ​credentials ​to secure their first job in the industry. Students selected for the annual 22-week fellowship program (12 weeks of virtual online ​training, a 10-week internship experience (with potential extension after MAIP), and 1-week for Face of Talent) will hone their skills in a variety of advertising/marketing disciplines.

MAIP fellows gain access to over 100 partner organizations and build a large network before kicking off their full-time career. 

​Throughout the MAIP experience, MAIP fellows:

  • Complete a series of virtual trainings designed to prepare fellows for the industry and their overall internship experience
  • Engage in a full-time internship with one of the 4A’s Foundation partner organizations 
  • Attend evening professional development sessions entitled “MAIP Labs.” MAIP Labs are based in the Eastern Standard Time Zone.
  • Participate in the MAIP summer project.
  • Meet with a MAIP Coach (a professional within the industry in some capacity who is dedicating time to assist you)  for 1:1 professional and personal development conversations.

APPLY HERE: https://www.aaaa.org/event/2024-maip-student-application/https://www.aaaa.org/event/2024-maip-student-application/