The New York Historical Society
The New-York Historical Society Summer Internship Program
Sponsored by Bernard and Irene Schwartz
The New-York Historical Society
The New-York Historical Society, a preeminent educational and research institution is home to both New York City’s oldest museum and one of the nation’s most distinguished independent research library. The society is dedicated to presenting exhibitions and public programs, and fostering research that reveal the dynamism of history and its influence on the world of today. Founded in 1804, its holdings cover four centuries of American history, and include one of the world’s greatest collections of historical artifacts, American art, and other materials documenting the history of the United States as seen through the prism of New York City and State. Forty thousand of the society’s most treasured pieces are on permanent display in the Henry Luce III Center for the Study of American Culture, and a self-guided audio tour brings these artifacts to life with anecdotes and stories. The collections provide the foundation for exploration of the nation’s richly layered past and support the Society’s mission to provide a forum for debate and examination of issues surrounding the making and meaning of history.
Internship Positions Available in:
- Communications/Public Relations
- Development
- Education
- Graphic Design
- Library
- Museum/Curatorial
- Operations
- Public Programs
- Visitor Services
Compensation & Hour Requirements
The New-York Historical Society Summer Internship Program is full time. Students are expected to work Monday through Friday (35 hours per week) for a duration of 8 weeks. Each intern will receive a stipend of $2,000 at the completion of eight weeks of participation.
Application Process
All interested students must contact Nicole Wolfrath, Associate Director of Career & Internship Services for Eugene Lang College, 212.229.1324 or WolfratN@newschool.edu
