Internships
Museum Internship Program
The Museum Internship Program at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery is designed to provide exposure to and experience in a museum environment to undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates (within one year of graduation). Internships are available throughout the school year in Fall and Spring Sessions, as well as during the summer. Under the supervision of a department head and key staff members, interns will participate in daily administrative and research activities conducive to their academic and professional growth. Students who wish to obtain academic credit for their internship may do so and must make their own arrangements with their college or university.
Academic Year and Summer Internships
Academic Year Internships
Interns are accepted twice during the year, in a Fall Session taking place from September through early-December, and a Spring Session, which runs from February through May. Intern hours are flexible to accommodate class schedules; however, participants are required to intern a minimum of eight hours a week and must complete 90 hours during the internship session. The deadline for Fall Session internship applications is July 15, and the deadline for Spring Session internship applications is October 31.
Summer Internships
The Museum Internship Program Summer Session runs from June through August. Participants are required to intern a minimum of ten hours a week and must complete 120 hours during the course of the summer internship. The deadline for Summer Session applications is March 15.
Position Descriptions for Academic Year and Summer Internships:
Accounting
Archives
Curatorial
Deputy Director’s Office
Development
Digital Media Collection
Education
Events Planning/Marketing/Public Relations
Guest Services
Human Resources
Library
Publications
Registrar’s Office
Shop AK
Technology Services
Application Form for Academic Year and Summer Internships (PDF)
Special Term Internships
The Museum Internship Program periodically offers opportunities in addition to the academic year and summer internships. These internships are for an extended period of time and are focused on a specific project.
We are currently accepting applications for the following Special Term Internships:
Art Cataloging Internship 2013–2014
Position Description | Application Form (PDF)
Fine Art Collection Documentation Internship 2013–2014
Position Description | Application Form (PDF)
Applications are due July 15, 2013.
Application Guidelines
Prospective interns are asked to submit an application, which includes a standardized application form, a résumé/C.V., an essay, official academic transcripts, two academic recommendations, and a three-to-five-page writing sample. Selected applicants will then be interviewed and considered for placement based on the needs of the Gallery as well as the candidate's interests and experience.
To apply, send all completed application materials to:
Megan Crowley
Associate, Deputy Director's Office
Museum Internship Program
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222-1096
For more information, please contact Megan Crowley at 716.270.8335, or mcrowley@albrightknox.org.
