Education Internship

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, March 29, 2026, by 11:59 PM EST
Eligibility: Any undergraduate student who resides or attends college in the Triangle area

In 2019, the Nasher Museum was one of 10 museums selected to host a paid summer internship program through a pilot program launched by the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) with additional funding support from the National Endowment for the Arts. From this beginning step, Duke graduate David Arthur (A.B. ’88, P’21) made a crucial gift allowing this exciting paid internship to continue at the Nasher.

This summer, the intern will join our Education team in creating K-12 education resources, where their main project will be partnering with Durham County Libraries to research and conceptualize themes and activities for the Nasher’s monthly Bilingual Story Time. The intern will develop a working understanding of museum calendars, exhibition checklists, and the Nasher collection to design programming for a specific audience. They will also collaborate with the Education team in reviewing and translating, from English to Spanish, essential resources for K-12 groups and educators. Through this internship, students will gain a better understanding of museum and community partnerships.

The internship runs for eight weeks, with a start date of Tuesday, June 2nd (no exceptions) and requires a commitment of 20 hours/week. A stipend of $4,000 will be provided, in addition to Duke Dining funds and a parking pass.

Applicants should:

• Be highly organized and possess strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Have enthusiasm for art and a strong interest in engaging local communities.
• Possess Spanish language proficiency, ranging from mid to high to bilingual.
• Reside/attend college in the Triangle area.
• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate (bachelor’s degree program, associate’s degree program, or in a vocational or technical program below the baccalaureate level). Students must have completed at least one academic year of college by June 2026. Students who graduate after April 1, 2026, are also eligible. (Students enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible).
• Reside permanently in the United States or is a U.S. citizen. Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible.

Application Process

All application materials must be submitted by email to gabrielle.tenedero@duke.edu. (In the subject line of the email write, “Education Internship – <applicant’s first and last name>”).

To be considered complete, applications must include:

• Resume.
• Cover letter outlining relevant coursework and/or experience, including Spanish-language proficiency; explanation of how the internship furthers student’s professional goals and/ or aspirations. Applicants should note in their cover letter and during their interviews any special circumstances that could affect their start or end dates, as well as participation.
• University transcripts to date.
• One letter of reference (academic or professional) sent directly to gabrielle.tenedero@duke.edu. (In the subject line of the email write, “Education Internship Reference – <applicant’s first and last name>”).

A candidate will be selected by mid-April. For inquiries concerning the internship or application process, please contact Ellen Raimond at ellen.raimond@duke.edu.