Social Media Manager – [Hybrid]

The Social Media Manager plays a key role in bringing the Rubin’s brand to life across its
social platforms, evolving the Museum’s social media presence and growing its digital
audiences. As an integral part of the Marketing and Communications team, the Social
Media Manager collaborates with staff across the organization to develop social-first
content that promotes the Museum’s global exhibitions, projects, and collection;
educates and engages audiences; and supports the institution’s mission and goals. This
position is responsible for organic, paid, and influencer strategies, helping to build
authentic relationships and provide personally meaningful digital experiences.

The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller with a clear perspective and an innate
understanding of content that can grow cultural awareness of the Rubin.
This is a full-time, hybrid, eligible and exempt position with a workweek schedule of
Mondays through Fridays with core work hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with some
flexibility as needed.

The incumbent will report to the Head of Communications and Marketing. Learn more

Traveling Exhibitions and Loans Registrar – [Hybrid]

The Traveling Exhibitions and Loans Registrar will assist in organizing, managing and caring for the Museum’s collection, and will support the implementation of the Museum’s traveling exhibitions and loan programs. The main responsibilities includes planning, preparing, and couriering works for Rubin traveling exhibitions, loans program, and art projects.

The Traveling Exhibitions and Loans Registrar will work very closely with the DCAC team and primarily with the Senior Collections Manager & Provenance Researcher and the Exhibitions Manager.

This is a full-time exempt position that is hybrid eligible with a workweek schedule of Mondays through Fridays with core work hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with some flexibility as needed especially during installation/deinstallation periods.

This position requires up to 50% of extensive travel both locally, nationally and possibly internationally.

The incumbent will report to the Director of Curatorial Administration and Collections.  Learn More.

The Rubin Museum of Art is an equal-opportunity employer and seeks diversity in its staff. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Due to the large number of applicants, we will respond to those individuals whose skills and experience are more suited for the position.

The Rubin Museum of Art is offering semester-long internships to qualified undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates interested in the following areas: education, programming, communications, publications, exhibitions, collections and curatorial. In addition to assigned projects, interns have opportunities to learn more about the museum field through group activities that include trips to cultural institutions, brown-bag lunch discussions with staff and career development workshops.

Intern Benefits: All internships are unpaid. Academic requirements will be fulfilled by arrangement with the individual college or university. Interns that receive stipends through colleges/universities or outside sources are welcome to apply.

The Rubin Museum of Art Internship Program partners include:

• ARTS Intern
• Ladders for Leaders
• CUNY Culture Core
• ACMS American Center for Mongolian Studies
• Studio Institute

Rubin Museum interns receive the following benefits:

• Free admission at museums across the country
• Freeadmission to Rubin Museum programs when/if available
• 10% discount on food and beverage at Café Serai.
• 25% discount on most items in the Rubin Shop, with a 40% discount on RubinMuseum publications.
• 10% discount on selected Rubin programs.
• 25% discounton gift memberships
• Invitation to the annual Volunteer Appreciation Event.

Apprentice Museum Educator

The Apprentice Museum Educator (AME) program at the Rubin Museum of Art is a stipend position that teaches practical skills to university students or recent graduates interested in future careers in the arts, programming and museum education for school & family audiences and/or adult audiences. Participants develop an understanding of gallery teaching, facilitation of public programs, and museum administration. The AME program offers two tracks of focus -School & Family Programs and Adult Programs. Please note in your cover letter if you are interested in one or both areas. Learn more

General Curatorial Internship

Performs research and provides support for curatorial work and upcoming exhibitions that focus predominantly on Himalayan art and material culture. Learn more

Communications Internship

The Communications intern will work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to help promote the Rubin Museum, its exhibitions, and related programs to both the press and public. The intern will assist in the development of press campaigns and email marketing strategies and will execute various initiatives, both digital and on-site, to engage external stakeholders. Interns will learn about institutional voice, communications strategies, media relations best practices, and the larger role of the marketing and communications department. Learn more

Collections Management Internship

The Collections Management Intern works closely with the Collections Manager, Registrar and Department Administrator on several projects including object record updates within the collections database. The Collections Department is currently working on a large‐scale file organization and digitization project. Learn more

Exhibition ManagementInternship

The Exhibitions Management Intern would assist with a wide variety of exhibitions related tasks.The intern would be involved in distinctive areas of exhibition management administration including but not limited to (1) Exhibitions Archive, (2) Exhibitions Schedules and Record Keeping and (3) Traveling Exhibitions database. Learn More

Graphic Design Internship

The Rubin Museum of Art in-house creative team is seeking a graphic design intern to assist in the Marketing & Communications Department. The intern will work closely with the Marketing & Communications team and report directly to the Head of Graphics & Branding. Learn More

Social Media Internship

The Social Media Intern helps the Marketing and Communications team develop content for the Museum’s social media channels and execute strategies to increase the Museum’s effectiveness in the digital arena. The intern will play a role in monitoring the Museum’s digital communities and work with other members of the Communications team to develop strategies to increase engagement. Learn More

Full List of Current Internship Listings

Fall 2024 Internships – Full Descriptions (Download PDF)

How to Apply for Internships

Applicants may apply to multiple internships individually. Please put the internship you are applying to in the subject line of your email. Please write a one-page cover letter which specifies (1) the internships for which you are applying, (2) your relevant qualifications, (3) your interest in the Rubin Museum of Art, and (4) your availability (days/times). Please email your resume and cover letter to volunteersandinterns@rubinmuseum.org. No phone calls please.

Please list the internship you are applying for in the subject of your email.Please attach both cover letter and resume as pdf files to your email, with both files containing a format as follows:

If the applicant is named John Smith their files should look like:
“SMITHJ_coverletter.pdf”
“SMITHJ_resume.pdf”
Email subject: Name of Internship & Your Name.

Due to the high volume of applications for internships, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

In the event you are not accepted for an internship, please resend your application materials again for the following term.

Deadlines for Internship Applications

Fall Semester (September through December): July 31
Spring Semester (January through May): November 27
Summer (mid-May through mid-August): April 15
Academic Year (September through May): July 31

Winter/Spring & SUMMER 2024 ARTS INTERN

The Museum will be offering an internship through ARTS Intern, a program of Studio in a School. The ARTS Intern program places college undergraduates from diverse cultural backgrounds in paid summer internships at New York City museums. Eligible applicants must show a financial need and must either be New York City residents or be enrolled in a college or university within the five boroughs of New York City.

Thank you for your interest in being a part of the Rubin Museum. The Rubin Museum is currently offering a limited number of volunteer opportunities. Please email voluntersandinterns@rubinmuseum.org to learn more.