Internship Opportunities at the Allentown Art Museum
It is recommended that you read these guidelines carefully before completing our
Online Internship Application Form.
The Allentown Art Museum (AAM) provides invaluable experience in various departments by offering student internship opportunities. College students entering their junior or senior year, recent graduates, and graduate students are eligible. Internships are available throughout the year on a full-time or part-time basis with opportunities for students in business administration, development and marketing, art education, museum studies, textile or fiber art studies, and art history. Preference is given to students able to commit to a full semester who are receiving academic credit. For-credit internships are arranged through the student and at the schools’ discretion. All internships are unpaid.
An internship at the Allentown Art Museum is a prearranged, structured learning experience scheduled within a specific time frame. The experience must be relevant to the student’s academic and professional goals. All internships are under direct supervision of AAM staff. Each Museum department supervises its own interns, and qualifications, duration of assignments, and responsibilities vary accordingly. The number and availability of positions varies according to specific departmental needs.
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Successful applicants are expected to have:
- excellent research and writing skills
- attention to detail and accuracy
- computer skills
- excellent organizational skills
- flexibility and the ability to work in a fast paced environment
- excellent problem solving skills
- self-motivation
- team skills
- strong communication
professional appearance and demeanor
Departments in which internship applications are accepted and possible areas for assignment:
- Administration
- Computer Science
- Business and Accounting
- Retail Management
- Curatorial
- Exhibition Planning
- Textiles
- Collection Management
- Research
- Cataloguing
- Development
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Events Planning
- Educational Services
- School Programs and Student Exhibitions
- Programs for Adults, Children, and Families
- Gallery Talks, Tours, and Interactive Programs
- Hands-on Classroom Instruction
- Community Programs and Events
For consideration, a complete and timely application must be submitted. Please note deadlines
and notification dates below.
If accepted for an internship position, a background check is required.
Click here to complete our online application form
| Internship Period | Application Due | Acceptance Notification |
| Spring (January-April) | October 1 | November 1 |
| Summer (May-August) | February 1 | March 1 |
| Fall (September-December) | June 1 | July 1 |
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PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Applications will be accepted online only.
- Applications received will be acknowledged by e-mail only.
- Please do not contact the Museum to inquire about your status.
- Only complete applications received by the designated due date will be considered.
- Applications are reviewed and accepted three times per year.