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Summary
We are seeking a motivated and thoughtful Whitney Art and Wellness Intern to assist with the planning, facilitation, and documentation of weekly arts-based wellness sessions held on-site at NYC Health + Hospitals locations and at the Whitney. As well as with our The Empathy Project at NYU Langone program as it develops. This role combines elements of museum education, program facilitation, and wellness-based engagement. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the arts, strong interpersonal skills, and an interest in mental health, education, and community care.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the setup and preparation of program sessions, including gathering art materials and selecting artwork images in partnership with leading Museum Educator and Art Therapist for this program.
- Support leading Museum Educator and Art Therapist during sessions by helping guide discussions and creative activities.
- Conduct research on relevant works from the Whitney and NYC Health + Hospitals collections to support session themes.
- Document participant engagement, collect feedback, and contribute to ongoing program evaluation and assessment.
- Coordinate logistics with hospital staff and museum educators for scheduling and setup.
- Participate in team planning meetings, contributing reflections and ideas to improve session experiences.
- Observe and document program activities, contributing feedback and data for educator reflection and professional development.
- Help produce visual aids (e.g., slide decks) and maintain organized records and archives of program materials.
- Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sensitivity to the emotional needs of healthcare participants.
- Collaborate with the Manager of Teaching Strategies, Chair of Education and the Education Department Assistant to advance all aspects of this program.
Key Details
Compensation: $3,000 stipend
Term: Fall 2026 (September 15 – December 5, 2026)
Schedule: PT (16–21 hours/week)
Format: The internship is hybrid, with some onsite work.
Deadline: 08/14/2026 (*all applicants will be considered on a rolling basis)
Eligibility
Skills & Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a program in Art Education or Art Therapy, Museum Studies, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
- Experience or interest in arts-based facilitation, museum education, or wellness programs.
- Strong research and organizational skills; attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with empathy in diverse settings.
- Interest in educational pedagogy and community-based engagement.
- Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and WordPress (a plus).
- Background in visual arts, writing, or creative facilitation is strongly encouraged.
About
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.
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