Internships

“I was so fortunate to work with LongHouse. LongHouse helped me grow from being very timid, to speaking more confidently, engaging with the public, and even leading specialized tours that I designed. LongHouse gave me a strong foundation that fostered the confidence I need to excel in the museum profession. LongHouse treated me like part of their team and family.”

-Caroline B.

LongHouse Reserve is accepting resumes and cover letters from students interested in its Summer 2025 Internship Program.

Click here for LongHouse Scholarship information.

LongHouse Reserve revolves around its world-renowned gardens, seasonal and permanent exhibitions of art and design, and educational outreach to persons of any age. Interns should demonstrate interest in one or more of these areas.

Applicants should be attending college or graduate school program.

We offer three (3) internship positions. Applicants may choose to pursue a Garden Internship or Administrative Internship. Interns shall receive a stipend of $4,000 upon successful completion of the internship program.

Office Internship

Desirable attributes:

• Written and verbal skills. Capacity to assist with correspondence, copy writing, and editing.
• Communication and collaboration skills. Ability to engage with visitors, volunteers, board members, garden and office staff. Taking initiative and possessing a positive attitude are essential qualities.
• Computer skills. Practical knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Photoshop.
• Interest in pursuing a career in art, design, museum/non-profit administration, or related field.

Responsibilities:

• Welcoming and directing visitors.
• General office work – answering phones, assisting with mailings, filing, data entry.
• Art handling (auction cataloging, exhibition installation and de-installation, packing and shipping).
• Working on all events occurring within the timeframe of the internship.

Commitments:

• Internships run for six to eight consecutive weeks, with flexible start-dates to accommodate school schedules. Preference for availability from early June through August, including Benefit Gala on July 19.
• LongHouse office hours are 9:30 – 5:30, Monday through Saturday. Special events at LongHouse require extended hours. Office Interns should expect to work 5 days each week, including Saturday.
• Office Interns represent LongHouse and frequently engage with visitors. Dress should be ‘summer professional’.
• Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. *

Garden Internship

Desirable attributes:

• Outdoor experience. Ability to perform physical labor outdoors. Prior gardening experience (paid or unpaid) preferred.
• Communication and collaboration skills. Teamwork, cooperation, and responsibility are necessary for garden management. Taking initiative and possessing a positive attitude are essential qualities.
• nterest in pursuing a career in horticulture, botany, landscape design, environmentalism, or related field.

Responsibilities:

• monitoring the health of all plants and greenscapes
• watering and feeding plants
• trimming trees and shrubs
• fertilizing and mowing lawns
• weeding gardens
• keeping green spaces and walkways clear of debris and litter

Commitments:

• Internships run for six to eight consecutive weeks, with flexible start-dates to accommodate school schedules. Preference for availability from early June through August.
• Horticultural staff hours are 8:30 – 4:30, Monday through Saturday. Garden Interns should expect to work 5 days each week.
• Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. *

*Important:  Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Interns should have or seek housing in or close to the Town of East Hampton. Due to the nature of local traffic, even housing in nearby villages and towns can result in commutes of an hour or more to and from LongHouse.

Interested students should email a cover letter and resume. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. We will receive submissions through March 2025.

Interning at LongHouse allowed me to gain experience in an incredibly wide variety of museum work that has helped me in every position since then. Not only did I learn a lot, but I had so much fun helping at events, meeting professionals, and being in the gardens. No two days were the same; there was always an exciting new task.

-Kay H.

photo by Richard Lewin