Ayesha Bulchandani Undergraduate Education Internship

Summer 2025

Three positions available

Part-time up to 28 hours/week, 8-10 weeks

Compensation: $23.00 per hour

Background

Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.

The collection originated with Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919), who bequeathed his home, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts to the public for their enjoyment. The institution’s holdings—which encompass masterworks from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century—have grown over the decades, more than doubling in size since the opening of the museum in 1935. A critical component of the institution is the Frick Art Research Library, founded in 1920 by Helen Clay Frick, daughter of the museum’s founder. Recognized as one of the world’s top art history research centers, it has served students, scholars, and members of the public free of charge for generations.

The Frick has undergone a comprehensive renovation and was open in a temporary home, Frick Madison, from 2020 through early 2024, while renovations were underway at the mansion on 70th Street. Construction has progressed rapidly and, in addition to special exhibition galleries and education spaces, we have added enhanced visitor amenities and accessible spaces. Frick Madison is now closed to the public. Staff have moved back to 1 East 70th Street and the museum will reopen to the public on April 17.

Workplace Culture

At The Frick Collection, we pride ourselves on promoting an open and welcoming workplace culture that supports diversity and work-life balance. The Frick strives to provide our employees with competitive salaries and exceptional benefits in a beautiful and pleasant work setting, while offering an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world’s finest works of art.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at The Frick Collection, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, military status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Internship Description

Education at the Frick seeks to welcome everyone by removing barriers to engagement, in fulfillment of Henry Clay Frick’s wish for a museum “to which the entire public shall forever have access.” This internship provides a superb opportunity for participating in many aspects of museum education work in a small, dynamic department.

Together with the Frick’s experienced Education staff, interns participate in the planning and implementation of public programs related to the museum’s reopening. Their primary responsibility will be to research, write, and deliver gallery talks to the general public. Other responsibilities will include supporting ongoing programs through research, as well as other administrative and program-related duties. Additionally, interns participate in a wide range of enrichment sessions, including introductions to the permanent collection and the resources of the Frick Art Research Library, opportunities to interact with staff from across the institution, and a weekly reading group on topics in the field of museum education.

Requirements

This Ayesha Bulchandani Education Internship is open to rising juniors and seniors, as well as members of the class of 2025. Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated interest in art history, museum education, and related studies. Interns will need access to high-speed internet and a computer. The museum can lend laptops for the duration of the internship to those who do not have access to a computer. While all applicants are welcome, we strongly encourage applications from:

• Students from underserved communities who bring unique perspectives and experiences.
• Candidates receiving need-based financial aid from their academic institution.
• First-generation college students navigating graduate education as pioneers in their families.

International students must be eligible to participate in internships within the United States.

Time Commitment

The internship is generally eight to ten weeks, from early June to early August, with activities carried out four days a week. There are options for limited remote work at the discretion of your supervisor. Please note that Education interns may be needed on selected weekday evenings and weekends to assist with public programs. Interns may work up to 28 hours per week.

Stipend

In addition to hourly compensation and the aforementioned benefits, we provide an onboarding stipend of $1,500.00 to cover travel or other expenses to all interns who are engaged to work onsite 12-14 weeks.

Benefits in Employment with the Frick Collection

All interns of The Frick Collection may access free or discounted admission to most of New York’s museums. The Frick also provides employees, trainees, and interns with a discount on Museum Shop purchases.

Part-time employees and interns accrue sick leave up to 56 hours/year in accordance with the New York City Earned Sick Time Act.

Paid Holidays: part-time employees and interns receive paid time-off when they would normally be scheduled to work on holidays the museum is closed to the public. These include New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Retirement: The Frick supports all employees and interns in planning for retirement by offering participation in a Tax Deferred Savings Plan – 403(b).

Wellness Programs at the Frick include an Employee Assistance Plan, a discount on Citi Bike memberships and a discount on bike helmets. Interns are eligible to participate in these programs.

MetroCard: all interns will receive a monthly unlimited Metro Card for the month(s) they are working onsite at The Frick.

Meal discount: When employees and interns are working onsite, they may access a discount on food pickup or delivery through Seamless/Grub hub.

Application Process and Timeline

Applications for the Summer 2025 Ayesha Bulchandani Undergraduate Education Internship must be submitted no later than March 24, 2025.

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews, and applicants will be notified in May 2025.

Submit a single PDF with your cover letter and résumé.

Include the following in your cover letter:

• Your reasons for applying for the internship, including a statement describing how this internship would enhance your career plans or academic course of study
• Your preferred dates and hours of availability (to be discussed if selected for an interview)
• The names, professional affiliations, and email addresses of two references, at least one of which must be academic

Apply here or send the required materials to: Education Internships The Frick Collection 1 East 70th Street New York, NY 10021No phone calls, please.

Please note that internship applications to multiple departments are not accepted; please apply to only one department.

Stipend

In addition to hourly compensation and the aforementioned benefits, we provide an onboarding stipend of $1,500.00 to cover travel or other expenses to all interns who are engaged to work onsite 12-14 weeks.

Benefits in Employment with the Frick Collection

All interns of The Frick Collection may access free or discounted admission to most of New York’s museums. The Frick also provides employees, trainees, and interns with a discount on Museum Shop purchases.

Part-time employees and interns accrue sick leave up to 56 hours/year in accordance with the New York City Earned Sick Time Act.

Paid Holidays: part-time employees and interns receive paid time-off when they would normally be scheduled to work on holidays the museum is closed to the public. These include New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Retirement: The Frick supports all employees and interns in planning for retirement by offering participation in a Tax Deferred Savings Plan – 403(b).

Wellness Programs at the Frick include an Employee Assistance Plan, a discount on Citi Bike memberships and a discount on bike helmets. Interns are eligible to participate in these programs.

MetroCard: all interns will receive a monthly unlimited Metro Card for the month(s) they are working onsite at The Frick.

Stipend

In addition to hourly compensation and the aforementioned benefits, we provide an onboarding stipend of $1,500.00 to cover travel or other expenses to all interns who are engaged to work onsite 12-14 weeks

Meal discount: When employees and interns are working onsite, they may access a discount on food pickup or delivery through Seamless/Grubhub.

Application Process and Timeline

Applications for the Summer 2025 Ayesha Bulchandani Undergraduate Education Internship must be submitted no later than March 24, 2025.

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews, and applicants will be notified in May 2025.

Submit a single PDF with your cover letter and résumé.

Include the following in your cover letter:

• Your reasons for applying for the internship, including a statement describing how this internship would enhance your career plans or academic course of study
• Your preferred dates and hours of availability (to be discussed if selected for an interview)
• The names, professional affiliations, and email addresses of two references, at least one of which must be academic

Apply here or send the required materials to:Education InternshipsThe Frick Collection 1 East 70th StreetNew York, NY 10021No phone calls, please.

Please note that internship applications to multiple departments are not accepted; please apply to only one department.