Summer Internship Program
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Job Description
About Sotheby’s
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Their trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.
2025 Summer Internship Program (New York)
Sotheby’s, the oldest and largest internationally recognized firm of fine art auctioneers in the world, has been uniting collectors with world-class works of art since 1744. They will be offering exceptional undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in a unique 10-week paid Summer Internship Program.
The Sotheby’s Summer Internship Program provides practical training experience to students interested in pursuing a career in the fine art and auction world. Internships are available across various business areas and interns will work within a specific department based on their academic interests and professional goals.
Over the course of the summer program, Sotheby’s interns will:
• Experience the inner workings of a world-renowned auction house
• See great rarities and discover potential industry career opportunities
• Gain exposure to the business through hands-on learning, mentorship, team projects and more.
Summer Intern Program Experience:
• Onsite, paid full-time 10-week program: Monday, June 2 – Friday, August 8, 2025
• Experience the culture and atmosphere of Sotheby’s by:
• Taking on responsibilities of Full-Time employees
• Working on a variety of projects
• Making meaningful contributions
• Learn from our leaders about our culture as well as the benefits and responsibilities of being a member of Sotheby’s through ongoing Speaker Series
• Gain on-the-job training by working alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects throughout the program
• Exchange ideas and network with peers, mentors and senior managers through team-building sessions, museum tours and other organized events
• Innovate with peers through a final Capstone project; interns will have the opportunity to present to executives during the final week of the program
Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with a graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026
• A strong academic record with a minimum 3.2 GPA
• Adaptive, multi-tasker with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and demonstrated leadership skills
• A curiosity and passion for the fine art or luxury markets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to complete the entirety of the onsite 10-week program
Deadline:
Applications will close on January 1, 2025 at 11:59PM EST. Incomplete applications or applications completed following the deadline will not be considered.
