NYU MIAP Conservation Intern

Summary

NYU's Moving Image Archiving and Preservation (MIAP) MA Internship

NYU's Moving Image Archiving and Preservation (MIAP) MA is a two-year, interdisciplinary course of study that trains future professionals to manage and preserve collections of film, video, digital, and multimedia works. MIAP provides prospective collection managers and archivists with an international, comprehensive education in the theories, methods, and practices of moving image archiving and preservation. The David Booth Department of Conservation is proud to provide graduate students the opportunity to complete their semester internship in a conservation studio under the supervision of experienced conservators.

Non-MIAP graduate students are not eligible to apply.

Duration: 14 Weeks

Eligibility Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in the NYU MIAP MA Program
• Selected for MoMA placement by MIAP faculty and Academic Program Manager
• Available in the Fall 2026 semester

All Interns must be authorized to work in the United States and must secure authorization to work at MoMA prior to their program start date, either independently or with the assistance of their university. Securing work authorization is the sole responsibility of the candidate.

Start Date: September 14, 2026.

Application Deadline: Applicants must submit a complete application by August 31, 2026.

Application instructions: To apply, please visit MoMA Jobs. Applicants should submit a resume and a statement of interest.

The Museum of Modern Art, dedicated to the art of our time, was established in 1929. With a dynamic exhibition program and one of the world's largest collections of modern and contemporary art, MoMA bridges the past and present, the established and the experimental, bringing new ideas to over three million onsite visitors per year—and many more millions in the digital realm. We offer an exciting, inclusive work environment for innovative, talented individuals who are eager to take part in MoMA's mission, responding to new ideas and initiatives with insight, imagination, and intelligence.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement: Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the Museum, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, or any other protected category as established by applicable law, including the New York City Human Rights Law ("NYCHRL").

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Description

NYU's Moving Image Archiving and Preservation (MIAP) MA Internship

NYU's Moving Image Archiving and Preservation (MIAP) MA is a two-year, interdisciplinary course of study that trains future professionals to manage and preserve collections of film, video, digital, and multimedia works. MIAP provides prospective collection managers and archivists with an international, comprehensive education in the theories, methods, and practices of moving image archiving and preservation. The David Booth Department of Conservation is proud to provide graduate students the opportunity to complete their semester internship in a conservation studio under the supervision of experienced conservators.

Non-MIAP graduate students are not eligible to apply.

Duration: 14 Weeks

Eligibility Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in the NYU MIAP MA Program
• Selected for MoMA placement by MIAP faculty and Academic Program Manager
• Available in the Fall 2026 semester

All Interns must be authorized to work in the United States and must secure authorization to work at MoMA prior to their program start date, either independently or with the assistance of their university. Securing work authorization is the sole responsibility of the candidate.

Start Date: September 14, 2026.

Application Deadline: Applicants must submit a complete application by August 31, 2026.

Application instructions: To apply, please visit MoMA Jobs. Applicants should submit a resume and a statement of interest.

The Museum of Modern Art, dedicated to the art of our time, was established in 1929. With a dynamic exhibition program and one of the world's largest collections of modern and contemporary art, MoMA bridges the past and present, the established and the experimental, bringing new ideas to over three million onsite visitors per year—and many more millions in the digital realm. We offer an exciting, inclusive work environment for innovative, talented individuals who are eager to take part in MoMA's mission, responding to new ideas and initiatives with insight, imagination, and intelligence.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement: Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the Museum, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, or any other protected category as established by applicable law, including the New York City Human Rights Law ("NYCHRL").

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.