Summary

The Art Institute of Chicago’s department of Revenue Systems Operations is excited to offer a McMullan Arts Leadership intern position to work with their ticket and admissions administration team.

The intern is responsible for the execution of essential tasks that maintain the Art Institute of Chicago’s ability to sell tickets and other forms of admissions passes and provide an efficient and effective admissions experience. This position is a temporary part of the Revenue System Operations team which oversees the administration of the museum’s revenue data ecosystem. The Revenue Systems Operations team works closely with the Visitor Engagement, Member Engagement, Advancement Operations, Information Systems, Analytics, and Retail teams to improve the efficiency and security of our data and to deliver the best possible experience for visitors, members, and supporters of the Art Institute.

The intern will join a museum-wide intern cohort and have access to a range of programs to support their development in addition to their placement in Revenue Systems Operations. Mentorship is provided throughout the experience, and connections with an intern alumni network will be established.

Duration of Position: 32 weeks / September 2026 (start date anytime during the week of September 21–25) through April 2027 (end date anytime during the week of April 26–April 30).

Key Details

Compensation: $17.50/hour

Term: 32 weeks (September 2026 – April 2027)

Schedule: PT (max. 14 hours/week)

Format: The internship will be a hybrid of onsite and remote work. Due to onsite necessity, applicants based or attending school in the Chicagoland area during the internship timeframe will be prioritized. Internet access and appropriate technology will be necessary to complete this internship; technological accommodations will be provided by the Art Institute of Chicago based on necessity.

Deadline: 07/27/2026 (11:59 PM CDT)

Eligibility

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student; recent graduates (within one year of graduation) will also be considered;
• Applicants must be based in the Chicagoland area and/or attending school in the Chicagoland area over the course of the internship term;
• Willingness to learn to effectively operate revenue applications, principally Galaxy Gateway Ticketing System;
• Detail-oriented and demonstrated organizational skills; ability to multitask and to flexibly prioritize when appropriate;
• Attention to professional self-presentation, including adhering to staff attire guidelines, being punctual, and engaging warmly with museum visitors and colleagues;
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills;
• Familiarity with MS Office and Google Professional Suite.

About

The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities. We are a place of gathering and learning, committed to fostering an inclusive understanding of human creativity.

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