Summer 2025 Internships for Undergraduate Students

NASHER SUMMER 2025 INTERNSHIP

About the Internship

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) had made a crucial gift allowing this exciting paid internship to continue at the Nasher.

This summer, students can gain firsthand experience in community engagement with the Nasher Museum of Art’s Special Events and Public Programming team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to dynamic museum programs that connect audiences with art. Collaborate with the team in researching and developing engaging public programs related to current art exhibitions. Research innovative community engagement strategies that address community interests and needs. Identify potential partners and vendors by attending local events with the team. The student will also contribute to the planning of the Nasher Museum’s 20th-anniversary celebrations.

Applicants should be highly organized and possess strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building abilities. They should also have enthusiasm for art and a strong interest in engaging local communities. This internship will require occasional evening or weekend hours. The internship runs for eight weeks from June 1st, 2025 to August 2025 and requires a commitment of 20 hours/week. A stipend of $4,000 will be provided. 

Eligibility

Students must:

• Reside or attend college in the Triangle area;
• Currently be 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 2025. Students who graduate after April 1, 2025, are also eligible. (Students enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible);
• Reside permanently in the United States or be a U.S. citizen. Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible.

Application

Applications are due Sunday, March 30, 2025 by 11:59 PM EST.

All application materials must be submitted by email to Ellen C. Raimond, Ph.D., Associate Curator of Academic Initiatives, at ellen.raimond@duke.edu (In the subject line of the email write, “2025 Nasher Internship – First Name, Last Name”).

To be considered complete, applications must include:

• • Resume.
  • Cover letter explaining relevant coursework and/or experience; include reasoning behind applying to intern with Public Programming.
  • University transcripts to date.
  • One letter of reference (academic or professional) sent directly to ellen.raimond@duke.edu (In the subject line of the email write, “2025 Nasher Internship – Reference for <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.