Intern at the Harn Museum of Art
Paid internships are offered in all museum departments with the goal of providing professional experience and growth opportunities.
Gain Practical Experience
With guidance from museum professionals, interns gain practical experience by working on projects and programs. In addition, the museum benefits from the contributions made by interns. Past interns have gone on to other internships or careers at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum of Art and the J. Paul Getty Museum, among others. Internships require participants to work a specific number of hours per week completing the objectives and goals of the internship.
Apply for an Internship
Internships are only open to active students, and projects are offered year-round with three yearly application deadlines and selection periods. Internship candidates from all majors and backgrounds, including students with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Deadline for Applications
We are now accepting Fall 2025 internship applications. They are due July 1, 2025.
How to Apply
- Review the Internship Projects below.
- Review the instructions.
- Complete the application.
- Submit your application via email to register@harn.ufl.edu.
Fall 2025 Funded Internship Opportunities
(deadline July 1, 2025)
Specific requirements and time ranges are indicated within each project description. All applications must be digitally submitted via email to register@harn.ufl.edu.
Development
The role of the Development Communications Intern is to support the mission and vision of the Harn Museum of Art by assisting communication and outreach activities related to the strategic goals and priorities of the Development/Membership team. This intern will work with the Associate Director of Development and Development Coordinator to build relationships, boost engagement/membership and improve donor/member retention through consistent and relevant communications, storytelling and impact reporting. The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, creative and ambitious individual. Specific projects may include, but are not limited to, writing content for the bi-monthly Harn Newsletter, which highlights reciprocal museums, exhibitions and internships. This intern will work collaboratively with the Harn’s Marketing/PR team as well as other departments to share meaningful stories and other creative content published digitally and in print. Additionally, the intern will provide student membership outreach assistance at Museum Nights, which takes place on the 2nd Thursday of each month (6 – 9 pm).
Education
This intern will work closely with education staff to develop and implement exhibition and collection-related art-making opportunities for family audiences both in and outside the museum.
Horticulture
The Horticulture Intern will learn and apply horticultural techniques while working one-on-one with the Landscape & Garden Coordinator to preserve and maintain the beauty and health of the Harn Museum’s garden spaces.
Registration
The intern will work closely with the Registrar to inventory a portion of the collection. This will involve data management, physical collections management, and daily problem-solving skills.
Multimedia
Donors Make Paid Internships Possible
Thank you to our generous donors who have provided the following funds to support the work of our students. Paid internships include the Criser Internship, the Dixie Neilson Museum Studies Registration Internship, the Langley Internship (for School of Art + Art History students), the Mary M. James Student Inspiration Fund internship, the Jacqueline Friel Fund Internship, the Laura and Kenneth Berns Docent Program Endowment Internship, the Tim Joiner Memorial Internship, the Jalyn Imani Stallworth Internship and the Expanding Student Possibilities Fund. For details, please see the application instructions.
What’s the experience like?
Campus Engagement
Desiree
“Working at the Harn has given me the opportunity to collaborate with people, and truly learn and appreciate exactly what goes into running a successful museum.”
Retail Management Intern
Olivia
“I love working at the Harn because it’s a positive environment with room for growth and creativity.”
WrIter-In-Residence
Daniel
“I love having the opportunity to facilitate activities that allow the public to interact with exhibitions in a tactile way.”
Development
Qingy
“I feel so lucky to work with and learn more about, in my opinion, one of the best membership programs in the nation.”
Internship Questions?
Please contact us directly at register@harn.ufl.edu with questions that may arise throughout the application process, including but not limited to inquiries related to accommodation needs.