About the role#
The Director’s Office Intern helps develop and execute strategic initiatives for the Studio Museum in Harlem. This role provides insight into the administrative responsibilities and strategic planning required for a career in nonprofit organizational management and external affairs. Please note that this is an administrative position rather than a curatorial one.
What you'll do#
- Assist with projects that support the Director and Chief Curator and the Chief of Staff.
- Conduct research related to institutional history and artists.
- Draft internal correspondence.
- Create presentations for the Director’s Office.
- Provide administrative and logistical support.
- Update various documents.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a college sophomore, junior, or senior, or status as a recent graduate or graduate student.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 11, 2027 to April 16, 2027).
- Work Modality: Hybrid, with three days per week in-person and Tuesdays mandatory.
- Schedule: 20 hours per week during the workweek.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship with a $5,040 stipend.
About Studio Museum in Harlem
The Studio Museum in Harlem functions as a center for artists of African descent. It supports work influenced by black culture. The museum operates as a nonprofit organization based in New York. It was founded in 1968 and currently employs 113 people.
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