Summary

The Ryan Learning Center department (RLC) invites students to apply for an immersive eight-week internship in museum education. Working closely with staff mentors and their cohort, interns will learn about RLC pedagogy, teaching methods, and educational resources. Following a 2-week training, interns will design and facilitate summer tours and art experiences for audiences of all ages.

Key Details

• Duration: 8 weeks (June 15 – August 7 2026)
• Schedule: This is a full-time, 8-week position. The intern will work 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday, based on the tour schedules.
• Format: The internship will be primarily onsite, with limited remote hours.
• Number of Openings: 8

Deadline: February 27, 2026 (11:59 PM CDT)

Eligibility

Qualified applicants will be rising senior undergraduates, graduating seniors, or Master’s Degree students in any year (undergraduate applicants must have completed their junior year by May 2026 and will not have graduated before December 2025; graduate applicants will not have graduated before December 2025).

In addition to these requirements, applicants should possess:

• Interest in the arts and/or museums, demonstrated through academic study, work experience, or by other means
• Experience teaching, assisting teaching, tutoring, or mentoring in informal or formal education settings (in-person or virtual) such as a school, camp, college, after-school program, community center, or museum
• Strong communication, creative thinking, and research skills
• Strong preference will be given to candidates who speak Spanish fluently

Compensation

$17.50 per hour

Additional housing and transportation stipends will be awarded to all participating interns. Further details will be included in internship offers.

About

Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s major museums, housing an extraordinary collection of objects from across places, cultures, and time. We are also a place of active learning for all—dedicated to investigation, innovation, education, and dialogue—continually aspiring to greater public service and civic engagement.

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