Website The New York Historical
Summary
Student Historians are high school-aged interns who use the resources of The New York Historical to conduct in-depth research and share their scholarship through the production of creative digital projects that serve as public educational resources. Interns meet with professional staff to learn about the museum, library, digital humanities, and history fields; and work collaboratively with fellow students to develop their historical thinking, communication, and digital media skills. The program involves substantial research and writing, allowing interns to deepen their understanding of American history and the digital humanities through academically rigorous, hands-on work. The historical theme of the internship is Our Composite Nation: Frederick Douglass’ America.
Key Details
Compensation: $1,200 stipend
Term: October 28, 2026–June 16, 2027
Schedule: Every Wednesday from 4:30-7 pm (excluding NYC public school recesses)
Deadline: August 23, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Eligibility
Applicant Requirements:
- Applicants must be entering grades 10, 11, or 12.
- Applicants must live in and attend school in the New York City metro area (includes the five boroughs of New York City, as well as areas of New York State, Connecticut, and New Jersey).
- Applicants must have parent/guardian consent to apply for this program.
- If accepted, interns must have a valid employment certificate (“working papers”) by the start of the program. For more information about obtaining working papers, visit our guide here.
About
New York’s first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution documenting over 400 years of American history through a peerless collection of art, documents, and artifacts. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States’ democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better.
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To apply for this job please visit www.nyhistory.org.