Reports to: Exhibitions & Collections Project Manager

Employment Status: Internship (10–16 hours/week), On-site

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens welcomes more than 100,000 visitors each year to experience the beauty of our gardens, the richness of our decorative arts collection, and the lasting legacy of Marjorie Merriweather Post. Our Exhibitions, Curatorial, and Collections teams work together to bring engaging exhibitions, publications, and research projects to life, ensuring Hillwood remains a leader among cultural institutions.

We are seeking a Project Management Intern for the Spring Semester of 2026 to support project coordination across exhibitions, publications, and collections initiatives. This internship is ideal for students interested in museums, cultural project management, or arts administration who thrive in collaborative, detail-oriented environments.

About the Role

The Project Management Intern will work closely with the Exhibitions & Collections Project Manager and the Collections & Curatorial Coordinator to help plan, track, and document key museum projects. Daily responsibilities include assisting with meeting logistics, organizing internal documentation, updating project calendars and spreadsheets, and supporting communication across multiple departments.

This role also contributes to exhibition and publication workflows by helping manage text drafts, coordinating with photographers and editors, and corresponding with external image rights holders. The position provides meaningful insight into how museum projects evolve from curatorial concept to final installation.

This internship is fully on-site at Hillwood’s Northwest Washington, D.C. campus. Hours are flexible within a 10–16 hour per week schedule.

About You

• A current undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate student seeking hands-on project management experience

• A strong communicator with excellent organizational skills and a high attention to detail

• Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital file organization

• Interested in museums, exhibitions, cultural projects, or arts administration

• Curious, motivated, and excited to collaborate with cross-departmental teams

About Us

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is deeply committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace where all voices are valued. We foster an environment where emerging museum professionals can grow, gain real-world experience, and contribute to the preservation and interpretation of Marjorie Merriweather Post’s extraordinary legacy.

We Offer

• A supportive work culture that encourages learning, creativity, and professional development

• Close mentorship from experienced museum project staff

• Exposure to exhibitions, collections workflows, and museum systems (including TMS and SharePoint)

• Flexible scheduling within the intern’s academic commitments

• Discounts in the Museum Shop and Merriweather Café

• Free admission to the museum and festival days for interns, families, and friends

• Free on-site parking

Hillwood is seeking applicants from all backgrounds and educational levels to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people who identify as Black, Indigenous, people of color and people with marginalized identities to apply for open positions. We strive to make the hiring process as accessible as possible. Please do not hesitate to share what will make the process best for you. We cannot guarantee all accommodations; our team will make accommodations where possible with sufficient notice. When sending your resume via the ADP Careers portal, please let us know of any accommodation you may find helpful while engaging in our process.

To apply for this position, visit HERE.

This position is compensation at $20.14 per hour.