Interested in working at the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum?

The Museum hires 25-30 students annually in a variety of positions including: Visitor Experience Assistants, Student Guides and Student Museum Educators, and Interns in the Museum’s Curatorial, Collections, and Engagement departments. Our annual application cycle opens in mid-March for the following academic year, and all positions are posted on the Workday Student Jobs portal. More detailed information and application deadlines are listed below.

INTERNSHIPS

We offer paid student internships with the Museum’s Engagement, Curatorial, and Collections departments during the academic year. Available positions are posted on Workday. The deadline for completed applications was Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE ASSISTANTS

Visitor Experience Assistants (VEAs) greet and assist Museum visitors, as well as help monitor the gallery spaces. VEA applications are posted on Workday. The deadline for completed applications was Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

STUDENT GUIDE PROGRAM

Another great way to be involved with the Museum is the Student Guide Program, which offers students an opportunity to learn about the Museum’s collection and give tours to campus, community, and K-12 audiences. These positions receive student employment compensation for their participation in the year-long program. Returning guides become Student Museum Educators (SMEs), which are also paid positions. Student Guide applications are posted on Workday. The deadline for completed applications was Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Interested in a career in the arts?

For those interested in pursuing museum careers, Mount Holyoke’s network of alums can be an invaluable resource. Every two years, the Museum collaborates with other arts departments on campus and the Career Development Center to organize Crafting a Life in the Arts, a career event featuring alum panelists working in a variety of arts-related professions.

We encourage you to reach out to Museum staff to learn more.