Internships
The Museum at FIT is dedicated to advancing knowledge of fashion through exhibitions, programs, and publications.
Interns work directly within a host department, contributing to the museum's exhibitions, outreach, and management. Positions are available during the academic year, based on the projected workload of the host department and the qualifications and experience of the candidate. All positions are volunteer and are unpaid.
Internships include appointments in the following departments when available: Conservation, Registrar's Office, Museum Digital Media, and Education and Public Programming.
Spring 2026 Curatorial Internship
The Museum at FIT (MFIT) is seeking a graduate student intern for the semester of Spring 2026. The intern will be supervised by Costume Department staff and will perform research contributing to an upcoming exhibition. Tasks include photographing and cataloguing an off-site collection in New York City and performing computer-based image research and off-site archival research in the NYC area. The intern can mostly set their own schedule and will meet regularly with their supervisor in person or online. This internship will require self-direction to set a working schedule to meet the required hours. Skills required: basic costume cataloguing, basic digital photography, basic digital organization programing skills (excel or similar), good communication skills.
How to apply
Applications must include the following:
- Application Form (PDF)
- Full resumé of education and employment
- One academic recommendation
- A cover letter describing the candidate's interest in museum work and reasons for applying to the internship program
- A letter from the candidate's school recognizing the internship and attesting that they are a student, whose course of instruction leads to a degree
Submit materials to frida_mckeonloyola[at]fitnyc[dot]edu
Application deadline: December 1, 2025