Internship

Apply to be the NYCMER Intern!

The deadline for 2024-2025 internship applications has passed. The application form for NYCMER's next internship will be available on this page in late summer 2025.

The New York City Museum Educators Roundtable (NYCMER) is a forum for museum education professionals to address issues of museum and educational interest through workshops, seminars, and conferences. The internship position is a fantastic networking opportunity for anyone looking to enter or grow in the field of museum education. The successful applicant will work closely with students and professionals representing a variety of levels of experience and museums of various disciplines throughout NYC and the surrounding region. They will participate in discussions related to this field, and help NYCMER to continue to provide thoughtful and engaging professional development opportunities to local educators. 

The intern will work with members of the NYCMER Board and will take an active role in the planning and organization of the NYCMER Annual Conference and assisting with special projects.

Responsibilities and requirements:

  • Work closely with the NYCMER Vice President and the Conference Committee to plan the NYCMER Annual Conference (held in May).
  • Organize Conference proposals and program materials and assist with day-of coordination.
  • Attend Conference Committee meetings and record minutes (one evening per month).
  • Participate in Board meetings (one evening per month).
  • Attend and assist with all NYCMER monthly professional development programs (monthly).
  • Assist NYCMER Board members with special projects, which may involve communications, web updates, and/or research and data gathering.
  • Opportunities to work with Board members on planning professional development and networking programs.
  • Communicate effectively over email and in Google Drive between meetings.

As an applicant, you should have some background in museum education, either coursework or professional work, and be interested in pursuing a career in museum education. You must be self-motivated, have excellent communication and organizational skills, and have the ability to work collaboratively with different members of the board as well as NYCMER members and partnering organizations. Priority will be given to candidates based in New York City.

Time commitment is October 2024 – June 2025. Weekly hours will vary; evening availability is required. A stipend of $1,350 per semester ($2,700 total) is available for this position. 

Application materials:

  • Prepare an uploadable version of your resume/CV
  • Prepare a cover letter detailing your interest in the position and the NYCMER organization, your background in museum/education/related areas, and your hopes/plans for the future.
  • Identify and alert two people who will provide recommendations for you.
    • These should be colleagues, teachers, or other peers who can speak to your professional skills and interests.
    • If needed, we will contact them directly through email with specific questions.

 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the NYCMER VP, Emily Edmonds-Langham, at vicepresident@nycmer.org.