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ICCR Intern

CompanyThe Phillips Collection
LocationWashington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern performs administrative and operational duties to promote inclusion and diversity within the institution. Key tasks include conducting research for workshops, managing internal communications, and supporting accessibility initiatives.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
195
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
Encounter superb works of modern and contemporary art at The Phillips Collection, an internationally recognized museum in Washington's vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood. Paintings by Renoir and Rothko, Bonnard and O'Keeffe, van Gogh and Diebenkorn are among the many stunning impressionist and modern works that fill the museum's distinctive building, which combines extensive new galleries with the family home of its founder, Duncan Phillips. The collection continues to develop with selective new acquisitions, many by contemporary artists. Special exhibitions and frequent changes in the arrangement of the permanent collection mean that there's something new on every visit to the Phillips. The museum's Center for the Study of Modern Art offers stimulating Conversations with Artists, symposia, lectures, and more, while Sunday Concerts, Phillips after 5 programs, and other events provide additional food for thought. The museum also produces a vigorous, award-winning program of educational outreach that serves more than 6,000 students and teachers a year and indirectly reaches many tens of thousands more. The Phillips Collection opened to the public in 1921 and is America's first museum of modern art. It is a private institution that is not a part of the federal government. It relies for support on admission and program fees, endowment income, and generous assistance from individual donors, corporations, foundations, and others.
About the Role

OVERVIEW

The Phillips Collection's internship program is open to full-time undergraduate students, full-time graduate students, and recent graduates (within 2 years). The purpose of the internship program is to offer students and recent graduates meaningful work, educational experiences, and real-life practice in their fields of academic study and/or interest.

The Institutional Culture and Civic Responsibility (ICCR) Intern performs a variety of administrative and operational duties that are aligned with concerted effort to establish inclusion and diversity as institutional values in both theory and practice. This internship is sponsored by a grant from The American Alliance of Museum Directors (AAMD).  

Duration: Internships run ten to fifteen weeks and 12-20 hours per week. Internship length and schedule may vary depending on the needs of the department. This internship will run from September 7-December 11, 2026. This is a hybrid position, with interns expected to work at least two days onsite. 

Academic Credit: Depending on the nature of the internship and approval of the student's college or university, academic credit may be granted for internships. Student applicants should consult their academic advisor for additional information.

Please submit a résumé, letter of interest, letter of recommendation, and complete transcripts. 

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with research related to staff workshops and trainings, upcoming meetings and travel, and other institutional priorities. 
  • Producing internal communications, social media, newsletters, marketing, and administrative work.
  • Assisting with creating the best language practices for both internal and external communications, supporting Diversity Intergroup Dialogue Series (DIDS), writing articles for the volunteer newsletter, etc...
  • Assisting the Chief of ICCR to better reflect and include in our staff, exhibitions, and programs the diverse communities that The Phillips Collection serves.
  • Representing the museum and supporting staff at evening events, such as Phillips after 5, and other community events as needed. 
  • Assist with practices to make the museum more accessible to all guests.
  • Other administrative, research, and support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Open to junior and senior undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates. 
  • Background in education, psychology, business, organizational development, communication, or related fields.
  • Prior professional office work experience suggested.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Excellent customer service skills 

The Phillips Collection is an equal opportunity employer and administers all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, veteran status, personal appearance, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.


Key Skills
ResearchInternal CommunicationsSocial MediaNewslettersMarketingAdministrative SupportMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCustomer ServiceConfidentiality Management
Categories
Art & DesignAdministrativeHuman ResourcesMarketingEducation
Benefits
Academic Credit