[Spring 2026] Technology - Project Management Internship

The Whitney’s Academic Year Internship program offers a semester-long paid internship for undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited academic program. The internship is hybrid, with some onsite work. For Spring 2026, interns commit between 16–21 hours per week over 10–12 weeks for a total of 200 hours. Interns are assigned to a specific department at the Museum for the duration of the internship. For more information, including information on eligibility requirements, please visit our Internships page.

The Whitney seeks a Technology - Project Management  Intern for the Spring 2026 semester.

Expected Projects & Assignments

The Technology Project Management Intern will support the coordination and optimization of cross-departmental projects while developing systems to improve communication and accountability across the museum's collaborative initiatives.

The Technology Project Management Intern will:

• Assist with managing workflows using Microsoft 365 and Asana
• Develop project templates and standardized processes for recurring museum activities
• Track and analyze project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation
• Support the rollout of new collaboration tools by creating training materials and user guides
• Coordinate cross-departmental meetings and ensure follow-up on action items
• Create dashboards and reporting systems to track project progress and team capacity
• Document best practices from successful project implementations
• Assist with coordination between departments such as Exhibitions & Collections Management, Education, and Marketing
• Support optimization of existing processes
• Research project management methodologies specific to cultural institutions

Skills & Qualifications

• Coursework in project management, business administration, operations, economics, or related fields
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Planner) and familiarity with Asana
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with data analysis and creating visual reports or dashboards
• Understanding of change management principles and team dynamics
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across organizational levels
• Interest in creative and cultural sector operations
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through on commitments
• Previous experience in process improvement preferred

Provided Training

• Museum-specific project management methodologies and cultural sector considerations
• Advanced features of Microsoft 365 for project coordination and team collaboration
• Change management strategies for implementing new processes in creative environments
• Cross-departmental communication best practices in museum settings
• Resource planning and capacity management for creative projects
• Meeting facilitation and stakeholder engagement techniques

Outcomes

• Comprehensive understanding of museum operations and interdepartmental workflows
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and creative constraints
• Skills in process optimization, change management, and team coordination
• Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies adapted for cultural institutions
• Portfolio of process improvements and project management artifacts
• Understanding of how operational excellence supports artistic and educational mission

Compensation

Interns are provided a stipend of $3000.

Generous support for Ostrover Family Academic Year Interns is provided by Julie and Doug Ostrover.


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.

About the Whitney:
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.

EEO Statement:
The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment