McMullan Arts Leadership Internship Program

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Position Summary

The Art Institute of Chicago is excited to invite current undergraduate and recent graduates (within one year of graduation) to apply to our McMullan Arts Leadership Internship Program. The McMullan Family Foundations primary objective is to support students who will encounter economic challenges if they consider a career in the arts. Aligned with this goal we aim to help shape a diverse group of leaders whose actions are informed by a wide range of perspectives varying career paths and values inspired by their own lived experiences. All internships are for the summer of 2026 and begin the week of June 1 2026 and end the week of August 3 2026.

Click on each link below to view the specific responsibilities qualifications and application requirements.

Submittals must state the specific internship of interest. If applying for multiple roles specify all internships titles in the application materials.

Internships are offered in the following areas:

• Revenue System Operations Ticketing & Admissions Administration
• Photography and Media
• Provenance Research
• Experience Design Digital content
• Prints and Drawings
• Conservation and Science
• Philanthropy Donor Stewardship
• Modern and Contemporary Art

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or recent graduates (within one year of graduation)
• The ability to attend the program in person when required.
• Ability to multitask
• Students who are eligible to work in the United States (including individuals currently on student visas).
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organization and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Familiarity with MS Office and Google Professional Suite

Compensation & Benefits

Hiring Range:$17.50 per hour. Maximum of 28 hours per week. (280 hours over the course of the internship)

These positions are not benefits eligible.

• Job Classification: Hourly
• Employment Category: Intern

Application Instructions

You must upload all of the requested materials (résumé and essay responses) into only ONE pdf document and list your last name and Summer 2026 in the title of the file (example: LAST .) and include the title of the internship opportunity. Please upload your materials where asked in the online application.

You will not be considered if any requested application element is missing.

Deadline

This application will close on Friday February 27 at 11:59 pm CDT. Selected applicants will be asked to interview via video call approximately two weeks after deadline passes.

Internet access and appropriate technology will be necessary to complete this internship but technological accommodations will be provided by the Art Institute of Chicago.

Accessibility

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page:

Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits hires and promotes qualified individuals compliant with federal and state laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the Department of Human Resources at .

Required Experience:

Intern