Internship Program
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About the Program
The program provides students from various academic disciplines with the opportunity to gain work experience. The program is designed to foster knowledge and develop skills in the field of museums, as well as support the social and educational impact that the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico (MAPR) as an institution is carrying out.
The Internship Program is attached to the Educational Innovation Center (CIE) of the MAPR, where it will evaluate, interview, and inform the participants who have been selected to be part of the program.
Available opportunities
American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative Award, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
It offers paid learning and professional development experiences for university and graduate students residing in Puerto Rico.
American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative Award
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
Benefits of Interning
- You will receive project-based training assigned through the departments of the MAPR.
- You can apply for university credits according to your institution's requirements.
- You will participate in professional development opportunities, including guided tours of the various exhibits and divisions of the MAPR.
- Upon completion of the assigned hours and projects, you will receive a certificate of participation signed by the assigned manager.
- He/She will receive a stipend of $11 per hour.
Requirements to Participate
- To be an active student and/or enrolled in a university or educational institution in Puerto Rico.
- Being a resident of Puerto Rico.
- The boarding program is in-person at the MAPR facilities in Santurce.
- Complete a minimum of 120 hours over a 12-week period.
- To be third-year university students in high school or above, candidates for graduation or postgraduate studies.
- Pursue studies related to art, museology, conservation, cultural management, communications, librarianship, education, administration, or areas related to the available opportunities.
Application Process
Click here to complete the Online Internship Program Application form.
Send all the required documents by email in PDF format to In************@**pr.org, Including:
- A letter of recommendation from your university professor with an institutional logo.
- Resume (no more than 2 pages).
- Criminal background certificate from the Puerto Rico Department of Justice.
If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted to participate in the interview process, which will be conducted virtually. If your internship is for credit validation, it is the student’s responsibility to make the necessary arrangements. Printed applications or in-person applications will not be accepted.
The call closes on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 11:45 PM (Puerto Rico time).
The tentative dates for the internship are from September 15 to December 4, 2026.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (ALIF-256478-OMS-24)
Questions and Support
If you need internet connection, access to a computer, or individual support to complete the application, visit the library of the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico located on the first floor.
If you need reasonable accommodation, have questions about the process, or would like more information about the program, benefits, requirements to apply, and available opportunities, please contact:Â In************@**pr.org.
Click here to complete the Online Internship Program Application form.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (ALIF-25-256478-OMS-24)
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (ALIF-256478-OMS-24).
For more information, visit www.mapr.org or contact In************@**pr.org.
