2026 MoMA 12-Month Internship - Media and Performance

About the 12-Month Internship Program

Full-time, 12-month internships with stipends are offered for recent college graduates interested in pursuing a museum career. The focused departmental training is integrated with the fall, spring, and summer lecture series and complemented with financial provisions for the interns to create a research trip related to their field of interest. Additionally, monthly activities are designed specifically for this cohort to receive greater exposure to the museum and art fields.

The Media & Performance Intern will be a part of a larger cohort of interns from various MoMA departments. Twelve-month internships provide training in specific museum fields through close work with professional staff members, familiarity with modern and contemporary art through seminars and discussions, and an educational program that exposes interns to the workings of the Museum as a whole, while considering the role of museums in the broader cultural context.

More about Media and Performance

The intern will work with a Curator and the curatorial team on forthcoming major monographic exhibition scheduled for 2028. This exhibition is in a major research and planning phase, with many opportunities to deliver meaningful research and assistance and make meaningful contributions to the project. The intern will also work with an Associate Curator in the department to complete a documentation project, which includes organizing video footage and files, for past Performances at MoMA.

The ideal candidate should have strong research skills, a demonstrated interest working with living artists, strong computer/database skills, and a demonstrated interest in time-based media and performance art.

Required CommitmentThis program will run from approximately September 14, 2026 to August 27, 2027. This program requires a full-time commitment (Monday-Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm).

EligibilityRecent graduates of bachelor’s or master’s degree programs. The Museum encourages candidates from all academic disciplines to apply.

Salary$42,000 salary (gross), subject to applicable tax withholdings. Health benefits, two weeks paid vacation, and an additional $2,000 to cover travel expenses for an approved research trip related to the intern’s field of interest.

Application DeadlineAll 12-Month intern applications are due by Sunday, May 3rd by 11:59 PM EST.

How to Apply

Application Requirements

The following items are required as part of your online application through MoMA's UKG Recruiting Portal:

• A résumé/curriculum vitae in PDF format
• At least 1 letter of recommendation, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application
• A transcript, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application (unofficial transcripts are accepted).
• A essay submitted in PDF format. Essay should be no longer than 650 words and answer the prompt below as follows:
  • Why are you interested in participating in an internship at The Museum of Modern Art? In response, be sure to address both:a) The role of museums and how you envision their potential for evolution.b) Individual or an experience that has influenced your perception of the arts.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your application, please reach out to internships@moma.org.

Please note: we will not review applications received after the deadline, and we will only review complete applications.

Select applicants will be contacted to arrange interviews in mid-July. If we request an interview with you, we will contact you to arrange a convenient date and time for you.

Candidates may apply for up to three (3) departments in the same cohort. For a complete list of available internships at MoMA, please go to www.moma.org/about/careers/internships.

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