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.

The next application cycle will open in mid-to-late March 2026 for the following academic year, and all positions will be 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 will be posted on Workday on March 13. The deadline for completed applications is Sunday, March 29 at 11:59 pm.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE ASSISTANTS

Visitor Experience Assistants greet and assist Museum visitors, as well as help monitor the gallery spaces. When these positions are available, they will be posted on Workday on March 27. The deadline for completed applications is Monday, April 6 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, which are also paid positions. Applications for the guide program will be posted on Workday on March 13. The deadline for completed applications is Monday, April 6 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.