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The Wolfsonian opens pathways to museum careers by expanding and enhancing professional development opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students at Florida International University. Please see below for information about current programs and eligibility.

Internships

The Wolfsonian employs FIU students through various semester-long, part-time internships designed to maximize hands-on training and exposure to a wide variety of museum operations and practices. Focusing on building core and specialized skills required by aspiring arts professionals, the Wolfsonian internship experience includes project-based assignments in host departments, mentorship opportunities, and access to professional development activities such as career roundtables, off-site collection tours, and cover letter and resume writing workshops.

Our internships follow FIU's academic calendar, require a commitment of 10–20 hours per week (within normal business hours, Monday–Friday), and are on-site unless otherwise noted. Applications from undergraduate students are given the highest priority. 

SPRING: January–April | application deadline: October 21
SUMMER: May–August | application deadline: March 11
FALL: September–December | application deadline: July 1

  • Academic Credit

    The Wolfsonian is happy to meet specific university requirements so that interns can receive course credit, however this must be arranged through the student's advisor or program head; options and opportunities vary by unit.

  • Available Positions

    The following positions earn $18 per hour.

    Digital Collections Intern | Job ID 534964 | Apply
    The Digital Collections Intern will play a role in supporting the museum's ongoing efforts to enhance and expand access to its digital image catalog (digital.wolfsonian.org), which includes over 100,000 digitized collection materials. This internship focuses on digital collections management, metadata creation, and research methodologies. Tasks include verifying and updating database records, conducting research to complete missing metadata, applying standardized museum terminology, and performing quality control on automatically generated information.

    Exhibitions + Curatorial Intern | Job ID 534966 | Apply
    Instructing students in all aspects of exhibition development and curatorial work, the Exhibitions + Curatorial internship increases awareness of museum practices, fosters analytical and close-looking skills, and enhances appreciation of material culture studies. The Exhibitions + Curatorial Intern will support the Exhibitions and Curatorial teams by prepping installation images, archiving exhibition files, updating checklists, and conducting object research, learning the ins and outs of project managing an exhibition from start to finish.

    Library Intern | Job ID 534965 | Apply
    The Library Intern will receive training and practical experience in caring for, documenting, and preserving rare books and ephemera; become familiar with the responsibilities and roles of librarians and archivists; and learn best practices in evaluating primary resource materials like books, photographs, and illustrations. Tasks include accessioning and cataloging new and backlogged materials, creating archival enclosures for fragile items, and researching library items or topics.

    Registration Intern | Job ID 535040 | Apply
    The Registration Intern will assist with projects related to collections care and records for new acquisitions, working under the guidance of the museum's Registration department—the core team entrusted with safeguarding the institution's collection, which ranges from paintings and sculpture to furniture and works on paper. Tasks include object inventory, cataloging, tracking, housing, handling, and packing, with additional emphasis on environmental monitoring and integrated pest management. This position is funded by The Humanities Edge and is open exclusively to humanities majors.

    Social Media Intern | Job ID 535042 | Apply
    The Social Media Intern will gain experience in digital storytelling and content creation with the museum's Content + Interpretation department, learning how museums effectively use media to engage audiences and bring cultural history to life. Tasks include assisting with filming and photographing artworks and events, editing audio and video, organizing archival materials, and collaborating with staff to develop creative content that showcases The Wolfsonian's collection across digital platforms. This position is funded by The Humanities Edge and is open exclusively to humanities majors.

  • How to Apply

    Apply through FIU Careers by July 1.

Graduate Assistantships

Since its inception in 2015, The Wolfsonian's Graduate Assistantship program (formerly the Metadata Squad) has provided invaluable pre-professional experience to dozens of FIU graduate students from diverse academic disciplines, allowing them to build expertise across various museum specialties.

During their year-long appointments, Graduate Assistants (GAs) work in one or multiple departments, determined by the needs of the museum and the student's area of study. In addition to departmental work, GAs will engage in The Wolfsonian's student success program, which offers professional development opportunities, an introduction to museum careers, and participation in discussions on key topics in the field. Past GAs have contributed significantly to museum projects, including digitization efforts, collection research, website and social media content, and strategic initiatives.

All Wolfsonian Graduate Assistants receive:

  • A tuition waiver sponsored by their academic department
  • $10,140 stipend
  • Insurance benefits

Eligibility:

  • Full-time enrollment (9 credit hours per semester) in a master's, specialist, or doctoral degree program
  • Satisfactory academic and work performance
  • A minimum 3.0 cumulative graduate grade point average
  • A commitment to working 20 hours per week at the museum (GAs cannot hold other positions without written approval from the University Graduate School)

Applicants are encouraged to reach out to academic@thewolf.fiu.edu prior to applying.

  • Available Positions

    The application cycle for 2025–2026 Wolfsonian graduate assistantships is now closed. Please check back for information on opportunities for the 2026–2027 academic year.

  • Members to Date

    Adriana Romero
    Bo Rodgers
    Brahim Almarales
    Casimir Padron
    Chantal Amallares
    Crystal Garcia*
    Daniel Valladares*
    Denise Balbino
    Divina Herzog
    Genevieve Rossin
    Geraldine Bello
    Gisela Sarabia Sandoval
    Isabel Brador
    Jeannette Portuondo
    Jonathan Klein
    Jorge Paradilla
    Joshua Wolf
    Lauraelena Guerrero
    Leonardo Falcon
    Margaret Merrill
    Mark Herrera
    Meghann Chavez
    Nina Ellery Lustosa Furtado de Oliveira
    Rachel Gonzalez
    Rafael Portilla
    Shawbeta Seal
    Susana Perez
    Ynes Moreno* 

    *2-year assistantships