Intern and Volunteer
Internships
RMA offers internship opportunities for qualified undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate students pursuing careers in the arts and museum fields.
Stipends and Credit
All RMA internships are unpaid. However, the benefits are significant and academic credit may be fulfilled by arrangement with the intern's college or university.
Deadlines for Internship Applications
Fall Semester: September through December - August 1
Spring Semester: January through May - November 1
Summer: Mid-May through Mid-August - April 1
Academic Year: September through May - July 1
How to Apply
All applications should be sent through email. Cover letters should be in the body of the email with the specific internship heading in the subject line. A recent CV or resume should be sent as an attachment. Any letters of reference should be sent as attachments as well. All application materials should be sent to our volunteers and interns coordinator at volunteersandinterns@rmanyc.org.
No phone calls, please.
Due to the high volume of applications for internships, only those receiving interviews will be contacted.
In the event you are not accepted for an internship, please resend your application materials again for the following term.
For more information on our Docent Program click here.
Internship Opportunities
For information on Education department internships click here
For information on Membership department internships click here
For information on Curatorial department internships click here
For information on Special Events/Group Visits department internships click here
For information on Communications department internships click here
For information on Family Programs department internships click here
Volunteer
RMA offers volunteers the opportunity to gain exposure to the workings of an art museum and to contribute services to various departments within the museum.
Volunteer Requirements
Candidates must be willing to work a minimum of 4 hours per week and make a long-term commitment to serve as an RMA volunteer.
Qualified candidates should have an interest in Himalayan art or museums, a flexible attitude toward working with others, and an understanding that reliability is important.
Based on their interest and experience, volunteers will be assigned to work in a specific department and will report to a supervisor in that department.
Volunteer Opportunities
Theatre Hosts
Available program times:
Wednesday afternoon - 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday evening - 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday afternoon - 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday afternoon - 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Tasks Include: Placing museum materials on all theater tables. Opening theater and collecting tickets from program patrons. Answering general museum questions.
Skills Required: Maturity, ability to interact with the public, and ability to stand for extended periods of time.
RMA Ambassadors
Under the guidance of the Community Outreach Coordinator, RMA Ambassadors perform functions critical to communicating RMA's mission and offerings to myriad audiences, including NYC's senior, Spanish and Chinese language speaking, deaf and hard-of-hearing, blind and partially sighted, and immigrant communities, as well as tourists and Asian art lovers.
RMA Ambassadors travel throughout the five boroughs to distribute museum literature to community groups and institutions, and make personal contact with potential museum audiences. Other tasks include assembling mailings of museum literature and internet research. Candidates must have an ability and desire to travel throughout the city, and must be able to represent the museum with a highly professional, knowledgeable and courteous manner.
High School Volunteers
RMA offers high school students the opportunity to gain exposure to the workings of an art museum and to contribute valuable services to various departments within the museum. Requirements
Qualified high school volunteers should have an appreciation for museums, a flexible attitude toward working with others, and an understanding that reliability is important.
Based on their interest, the high school students will be assigned to work in a specific department and will report to a supervisor in that department. The time commitment is 6 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months.
Benefits for Interns and Volunteers
Interns and volunteers who donate their valuable time are enriched personally and reap many rewards. In appreciation of their dedication, all active interns and volunteers receive the following benefits:
- Free museum admission for volunteer and one guest
- 10% discount in Cafe@RMA
- 25% discount on most items in Shop@RMA
- Free admission to most RMA programs when/if available
- 10% discount on selected RMA programs
- 25% discount on gift membership
- Invitation to an annual appreciation event
Interested in volunteering at RMA? Contact our volunteers and interns coordinator at volunteersandinterns@rmanyc.org.
