2026 Student Internship Program

Monument Lab is launching a 2026 Student Internship Program with paid opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. The 10-week program works to connect, accompany, and strengthen professional pathways for students in public art, public history, design, and nonprofit leadership.

Interns will engage with field building, public practice, and narrative change projects across the organization. They will have the opportunity to collaborate with Monument Lab’s team of artists, curators, and researchers. In addition, interns will gain valuable experience in nonprofit administration, organizational practice, and creative production.

The program runs in the summer of 2026, and will accept up-to eight students. The summer 2026 program dates are June 3—August 12, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Interns will be matched with staff from Monument Lab’s curatorial, research, communications, advancement, project-management, and/or operations departments, and provide a variety of project-based assistance.
• Interns will be assigned a number of projects such as research and archiving, and assist with site visit preparation, on-site installations, events, and office management.
• Interns will meet as a cohort weekly, participate in professional development workshops led by Monument Lab staff and project collaborators, and attend key events.

Compensation
The compensation for this student internship is $3,300 working 15 hours per week for 10 weeks.

Requirements

• The Monument Lab Student Internship Program is open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, or students who have graduated the previous semester.
• Students based in the Philadelphia area are preferred; however, remote applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• All students are eligible, whether or not they receive course credit.
• Students must be able to work 15 hours a week between Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM EST.
• The ideal candidates will have strong analytical, research and writing skills, be highly organized, proactive, and detail oriented.
• Additional skills in photography, videography, and design are a plus.
• This student internship is open to candidates with a variety of educational backgrounds. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated interest in the fields of nonprofit leadership, public art, history, design, urban planning, social justice or activism.

Application Instructions

Application Requirements
Apply here by Monday, February 23, 2026 5PM EST.

A cover letter; resume/CV; a list of two professional references (name, contact information, relationship) are required. A portfolio or additional supporting materials is optional.

Monument Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we invite students/candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Contact internships@monumentlab.com with any questions.