Education - Interpretation and Teaching Strategies

The Whitney Museum seeks a Spring 2026 Education - Interpretation and Teaching Strategies intern to assist with developing educational content and visitor engagement. Your Role Here’s what you will be doing: • Help prepare and produce exhibition content for multimedia guides and extended object labels • Assist with research for special exhibitions, collection rotations, and visitor engagement strategies • Support audio and video content production, including arranging and producing artist interviews • Maintain and update the educator website and communicate with affiliate staff • Prepare and archive research files, recordings, transcriptions, and digital content assets • Coordinate schedules for tours and in-gallery visitor engagement programs across platforms • Attend and support in-person and virtual enrichment programs and special events for educators • Observe tours and programs, providing feedback and evaluation to docents, educators, and teaching fellows • Gather and record attendance statistics for tours, education programs, and interpretive material usage • Assist with production of the updated Docent Program Manual About You The company is looking for: • Strong writing skills and interest in research and learning • Some background in art history • Interest in museum education and educational pedagogy • Attention to detail • Familiarity with WordPress or similar platforms, Excel, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite is ideal Compensation & Benefits • Paid stipend of $3000 • Generous support provided by Julie and Doug Ostrover for Ostrover Family Academic Year Interns Training & Development • Learn how to produce interpretive materials, guides, and other education content for a museum • Gain insight into museum education and a range of educational pedagogy • Experience training and evaluation, including observing and giving feedback • Develop research, writing, archiving, and digital skills How to Apply Submit a cover letter detailing your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role. This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible Report this job