Internship at The Willem de Kooning Foundation
Job Title: Intern
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $20 to $25 (Hourly)
The Willem de Kooning Foundation is a not-for-profit, artist-endowed foundation whose mission is to foster the study and appreciation of Willem de Kooning’s life and work through research, exhibitions, and educational programs.
The Foundation is offering paid internships to learn about a range of projects through assisting of staff with the organization and development of our research materials, to the processing of information into our database, library and archives, along with other Foundation responsibilities. This is an opportunity to learn about the nature of an artist’s foundation and Willem de Kooning in particular. The internship will begin at the start of Summer 2024 and has the possibility to continue through the Fall semester.
The intern must be a detail-oriented, highly organized, and discreet individual who both collaborates well with others and is self-motivated. The successful candidate must demonstrate sound writing, proofreading and communication skills, as well as the ability to gather and synthesize relevant information from a variety of sources. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel) and Adobe is required, and familiarity with FileMaker Pro or other database systems is a plus. Knowledge of twentieth-century American art, specifically Abstract Expressionism, is preferred but not required.
Eligibility: Candidates must be recently graduated from or currently enrolled in a college or university art history or museum studies program. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your experience to date with arts and culture and what you hope to bring to and garner from this role.
Prospective interns must be available to work in person, at least two days per week during the Foundation’s office hours (Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM).
Compensation: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour based on education level.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and 2 references to: info@dekooning.org. Please let us know where you found our posting. Deadline for submission is May 28, 2024.
The Willem de Kooning Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome applications from a diverse field of candidates. The Foundation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, sex stereotyping (including assumptions about a person’s behavior or appearance, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity or expression, including gender dysphoria, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), familial status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, natural hairstyles, the basis of sexual and other reproductive health decision-making (including, but not limited to, a decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law (“Protected Characteristics”). We interpret these protected statuses broadly to include both the actual status and also any perceptions and assumptions made regarding these statuses.
We look forward to receiving your application.
To Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and 2 references to: info@dekooning.org. Please let us know where you found our posting. Deadline for submission is May 28, 2024.