Join the Seaport Museum Crew
The Seaport Museum is committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in its workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that are underrepresented in careers related to museums. The Museum’s goal is to foster a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff that reflects the diversity of both NYC and our audience.
Jobs
No postings at this time.
Internships
The Museum’s Internship Program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates’ valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment.
Seaport Museum interns are usually placed in Collections, Archives, and Exhibitions departments where they work with professional staff, assist on internal and external projects. In addition to their departmental work, interns take part in conversations on museology, and visit other New York City institutions gaining opportunity to develop connections with other museum professionals.
Application Information
The Spring 2026 season features two internship positions. Applicants are encouraged to select only one position they wish to be considered for. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only candidates chosen for interviews will receive direct communication regarding the status of their application.
Time Commitment and Pay
Interns must commit to 20 hours per week and are required to be on-site at least two full days per week, 9:30am–4:30pm Tuesdays through Friday. Interns are paid $18/hour on a bi-weekly basis and receive free admission to most New York City museums and employee discounts at the Seaport Museum’s Bowne & Co. Stationers.
Summer 2026 Internships (12 weeks)—Not accepting applications at this time
Applications Open: March 16, 2025
Applications Close: March 27, 2025
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: August 21, 2026
Fall 2026 Internships (14 weeks)—Not accepting applications at this time
Applications Open: July 20, 2025
Applications Close: July 31, 2025
Start Date: September 14, 2026
End Date: December 18, 2026