The New York Historical

Human Resources Internship

The New York Historical  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  22 days ago
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Job Description

This summer internship will focus on assessing organizational readiness for the adoption of generative AI across various departments at The New York Historical. The intern will evaluate current workflows, tools, and conduct research to identify where AI is already being used and where it could add value and opportunities. This position will work with the Human Resources Department to help support a cross functional team of staff throughout the museum.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

  • Help draft and conduct a simple AI readiness survey across departments;
  • Compile a list of current systems and tools in use, and identify which platforms already have AI capabilities or integrations;
  • Research how similar organizations use AI;
  • Gather existing policies on data privacy, security, and technology use;
  • Help further develop and identify AI-specific guidance and training for staff;
  • Assist with pilot of AI tools;
  • Additional duties as required.

The Summer program will run from Monday, June 8, through Friday, August 14, 2026.

The intern in this position will receive an hourly rate of $18.00 for the part-time, 180-hour program.

Interns must be available each Wednesday, 4-5 pm, and each Friday, 9:00 am-2:00 pm.

Qualifications

  • Current undergraduate or graduate student studying computer science, data science, organizational leadership, business, or a related field;
  • General knowledge and proficiency with generative AI, large language models, and chatbots;
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Apps.
  • Interest in the museum and library field.

Application Instructions

To apply, the following must be submitted:

  • A cover letter indicating in which position/department you are interested
  • A resume
  • 5-10 page writing sample*
  • 2 letters of recommendation (one must be from a professor)

*It is important to read the individual job descriptions as some departments require other materials in lieu of the writing sample.

Please note: Applications that are not complete and submitted by the appropriate deadline (including two letters of recommendation) will not be accepted. Applicants being considered for the internship will be contacted for an interview.

If you intend to complete the internship that you are applying to for credit, you must submit written confirmation from your college stating that you will receive credit for hours completed upon hiring.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

N-YHS is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and organizational needs, and not on race, color, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion or creed, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health choices, marital status, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, height, weight, or any other factor protected by law.

These policies apply to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, discipline, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Management is primarily responsible for seeing that N-YHS’s equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, but all members of the staff share in the responsibility for assuring that the policies are effective and apply uniformly to everyone.

The New York Historical

About The New York Historical

New York’s first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution documenting over 400 years of American history through a peerless collection of art, documents, and artifacts. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We are home to the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, the Center for Women’s History, the Reiss Family Graduate Institute for Constitutional History, the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Center for Teaching Democracy, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, and the future American LGBTQ+ Museum. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States’ democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
1804
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