Summer Technology - Solutions Engineering Intern

Position: [Summer 2026] Technology - Solutions Engineering Intern
The Whitney's summer internship program is a full-time, paid, nine-week session primarily for undergraduate students. The program includes training, direct work experience, professional development, and a weekly speaker series. The 2026 Summer internship will be hybrid, meaning interns will work onsite at least three days per week. The program will begin on Monday, June 1, and end on Friday, July 31.

Participants must be available Monday through Friday for nine consecutive weeks, five days per week.

The application window for our Summer 2026 Hearst Family Internship is now open through Friday, January 16th. Please note that all candidates will be considered on a rolling basis, and as such, some opportunities may close before the deadline.

The Whitney seeks a Technology:
Solutions Engineering intern for Summer 2026. To view all Internship opportunities and to learn more about The Whitney's offerings, please refer to our Internships Page.

Expected Projects & Assignments

The Solutions Engineering Intern will focus on identifying, developing, testing, and deploying technology solutions to improve operational efficiency within and across museum departments. This role combines technical experimentation with user experience research to support the Whitney's digital transformation strategy.

The Solutions Engineering Intern will:

• Evaluate and pilot tools for workflow augmentation and automation
• Document current business processes and identify automation opportunities using various technologies
• Conduct user experience research on existing digital tools and technologies
• Test integrations between current systems
• Create proof-of-concept solutions for common workflow challenges identified in department interviews
• Analyze staff engagement patterns with digital content and recommend optimization strategies
• Assist with troubleshooting and user support for new collaboration tools rollout
• Support the development of technology guidelines and best practices for staff

Skills & Qualifications

• Coursework in coding, computer science, information systems, data science, or a related technical field
• Familiarity with collaboration apps such as Microsoft 365 and Asana along with Python or Type Script tool chains using Git Hub and GenAI apps such as Cline
• Basic understanding of APIs, data analysis, and workflow automation concepts
• Interest in user experience research and human-computer interaction
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies in cultural institutions
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple departments
• Interest in modern and contemporary art and museum operations preferred
• Previous experience with process improvement or systems analysis is a plus

Provided Training

• Introduction to museum operations and departmental workflows
• Advanced Microsoft 365 features, including Teams apps, `Power Platform and automation tools
• AI tool evaluation frameworks and responsible implementation practices
• User research methodologies specific to cultural institutions
• Project management techniques for technology implementation
• Data privacy and security considerations

Outcomes

• Hands-on experience with emerging technologies in a cultural institution setting
• Understanding of how technology strategy aligns with organizational mission and values
• Skills in process analysis, solution design, and user-centered technology implementation
• Knowledge of museum operations and cross-departmental collaboration
• Portfolio of pilot projects and process improvement recommendations
• Experience bridging technical capabilities with creative and curatorial work

Compensation

• Interns will be paid a stipend of $6,500 for full participation.

Generous support for Hearst Summer Interns is provided by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.

If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates. Whether you're new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to…