Brooklyn Museum InterseXtions: Gender & Sexuality

In this paid internship at the Brooklyn Museum, NYC LGBTQ+ teens explore gender and sexuality in art. Interns also work together to organize Museum programming for queer and trans youth and allies.

Pay: $17/hour ($18/hour for second-year members, who serve as program leaders). Work up to 75 hours for the year. OMNY cards are provided for weekend and evening work.

Dates: November 2026 – June 2027. All participants must commit to the full schedule:

• Tuesdays: weekly meetings, 4:30–6:30 pm
• Fridays and weekends: occasional teen staff events, field trips, and activities

What you’ll do:

• Learn about LGBTQ+ social movements and artists working today
• Meet educators, artists, and curators to learn about the Museum’s collections through a queer lens
• Discuss topics such as feminism, sexuality, and social justice, and create art expressing your own interpretation
• Plan, organize, and promote a free, large-scale event for LGBTQ+ teens and allies

Eligibility:

• Open to all NYC teens

How to apply: apply online by October 18, 2026. Questions? Email teen.programs@brooklynmuseum.org.