DIA Summer Intern 2026

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026 COHORT WILL CLOSE ON MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026 POSITION TITLE: Intern, Summer 2026 Cohort CLASSIFICATION/GRADE/SALARY RANGE Part-time, Non-Exempt, Temporary (12 weeks), 24 hours per week, $16.50 per hour GENERAL SUMMARY As an established and respected organization, the DIA is an excellent place for interns to explore areas of interest in museums and non-profits. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about and contribute to key factors that help the museum to run smoothly. Cohort Interns will work under the guidance and supervision of a DIA professional on specific projects with established learning outcomes. QUALIFICATIONS Successful candidates must be an enrolled undergraduate student at an accredited university. Candidates should possess a range of skills including but not limited to Interpersonal Communication, Customer Service, Research, and Technical Writing. Applicants must be p roficient in the latest version of Office 365, including SharePoint, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel. All internships will require onsite work and the ability to work remotely as scheduled. DIA Internship experiences have preferences for candidates from Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb Counties and those who have not previously had an internship at the DIA. AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS The following departments are looking to host an intern this summer. Please review the department summary and in your application indicate the internship(s) you wish to apply for that aligns with your interests and experience. All available positions will offer a unique opportunity to learn more about museum operations. + Accounting + The intern selected for this position will handle a variety of projects and partner across the department. Projects may include vendor maintenance, audit preparation, and reconciliations. + Related fields of study include Accounting, Business Management, and Finance. + Curatorial Office of African, Oceanic and Indigenous American Art + The Intern selected for this position will gain an understanding of curatorial work in an encyclopedic museum. Tasks will involve conducting object and bibliographic research in support of an upcoming African art exhibition. + Related fields of study include Art History, Anthropology, African History, and Archival Studies. + Donor Relations & Stewardship + The intern selected for this position will engage in a range of donor relations and stewardship projects. Projects may include performing audits of the donor wall and gift agreements, planning and attending events, and additional fundraising administrative duties. + Related fields of study include Non-profit Management, Communications, and Marketing. + Retail Operations + The Intern selected for this position will gain an understanding of Museum Shop operations at the DIA. Projects will include supporting preparation for an upcoming exhibition, assisting in processing incoming shipments and orders, and packaging outgoing shipments. + Related fields of study include Merchandising, Supply Chain, or Logistics. + Protection Services + The selected Intern will gain an understanding of the museumu2019s data-driven object protection intelligence program. Projects will include the analysis and implementation of system data into actionable insights to optimize staffing, improve gallery layouts, and safeguard artworks. + Related fields of study include Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Information Technology, Museum Studies, or Criminal Justice. + Registration + The Intern selected for this position will work on several projects to update the museum's collection records, which span the history of the collection from 1883-present. Duties will include reorganizing paper archival records, rehousing fragile documents, entering data in the museum's collection database, and researching and updating copyright records for objects in the permanent collection. + Related fields of study include Art History, History, and Library Science. + Studio Programs + The selected Intern will work on the development of a curriculum and professional development program partnership between the Studio Department and Detroit Public Schools Community District. + Related fields of study include Art Education, Arts Administration, and Museum Studies. + Visitor Experience + The selected intern will assist on a project to update visitor information material (maps, signage, FAQ's). They will learn about our visitor-centered approach through hands-on experience, welcoming visitors and answering questions about exhibitions, programs, and amenities. The selected intern will engage in event set-up, wayfinding and accessibility support. + Related fields of study include Business, Arts and Cultural Management, and Museum Studies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon receiving notice, reasonable accommodations may be made, if possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange accurate information using various methods including in-person, virtual, telephone, and email. THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Created: 2026-03-05