Opportunities
Monument Lab Internship 2025

Monument Lab is re-launching our 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 spring and summer semesters, and will accept up-to four students each semester. The Spring 2025 program dates are February 12-April 23, 2025.

The Monument Lab Student Internship Program is open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, or students who have graduated the previous semester. Students are eligible whether they will or will not receive course credit. Students based in the Philadelphia area are preferred; however, remote applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 

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 loop events.
Qualifications
  • The Monument Lab Student Internship Program is open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, or students who have graduated the previous semester.

  • Students are eligible whether they will or will not receive course credit.

  • Students based in the Philadelphia area are preferred; however, remote applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

  • 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.


Compensation 

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

Location & Schedule

Monument Lab’s studio headquarters is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This student internship is open to candidates who can work 15 hours between Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST. In-office and on-site work is preferred; however, remote work will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

The Spring 2025 program dates are February 12th - April 23rd 2025.

Background

Monument Lab is a nonprofit public art, history, and design studio that is a leading voice in how monuments live with us in public spaces. As a team of artists, curators, and researchers, Monument Lab critically engages our inherited symbols in order to unearth the next generation of monuments that elevate stories and systems of belonging. Monument Lab has been recognized for producing groundbreaking public art exhibitions, participatory research initiatives, media projects, civic and municipal partnerships, and site-specific commissions and workshops. Monument Lab works with artists, students, educators, activists, municipal agencies, and cultural institutions on participatory approaches to public engagement and collective memory. Monument Lab is based in Philadelphia, with team members and collaborators located across the United States, its territories, and beyond. 

Monument Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we invite students/candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Application Requirements
Apply here by Monday, December 9th at 5 PM 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.

Contact [email protected] with any questions.