Rhizome Internship Program
The Internship Program at Rhizome offers participants immersive training in the non-profit curatorial practice and a comprehensive overview of website operations. Interns also gain insight into the national and international world of new media art.
The following internships are available:
- Curatorial Fellow
- Web Development Internship
Interns participate in day-to-day operations in addition to working on specific projects. When making your arrangements, please keep in mind that internships are unpaid.
Eligibility
All interested individuals are eligible to apply for an internship. Qualifications vary for each intern and some positions may require college or graduate training and/or professional experience.
Application Procedure
Interns must submit an intern application form; two references from professors and/or previous employers; a resume and a cover letter.
Schedule
| Deadline | Internship | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring cycle: | December 1st | January 15th - April 30th |
| Summer cycle: | April 15th | June 1st - August 31st |
| Fall cycle: | August 15th | September 15th - December 31st |
Days and Hours
Interns must be able to work in office a minimum of two full days per week/seven hours per day. The exact schedule will be determined with the director. Interns must be able to work a full trimester. No interns will be accepted for shorter periods.
Curatorial Fellow
The Curatorial Fellow researches and organizes upcoming exhibitions, writes news articles, reviews submitted artwork, and produces content for Rhizome's Front Page. Interns will be introduced to issues relating to new media art and will obtain administrative and curatorial skills in organizing and presenting digital art exhibitions.
Web Development Internship
The Web Development intern updates static pages, answers member inqueries. In addition, interns are expected to research usability improvements, and also help define new website features. Interns will assist in maintaining computer systems. Interns will be introduced to the practice of sustainable, stable, and rapid web development. It is recommended that all applicants have some technical experience in either web design or programming.
INTERNSHIP APPLICATION
Click here to download the application
Please download and complete the above application. Attach a resume outlining your educational background and past work experience along with a short essay or cover letter indicating why you chose to apply for an internship at Rhizome. Also include two references from professors or previous/present employers. Please send all materials together in one envelope.
Submit all materials to:
Intern Coordinator
Rhizome, 210 11th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Fax: 212.431.5328