Internship Art Operations & Projects

At DRIFT, we're looking for an Art Operations Intern to join our team.

Are you passionate about the intersection of art, technology and operations? Do you enjoy bringing structure to complex projects, coordinating people and information, and making sure things actually get done?

DRIFT is looking for an organised and hands-on Art Operations Intern to support the team responsible for keeping our artworks operational, documented and maintained around the world.

As part of Art Operations, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to manage complex artworks after they leave our studio  from installations and maintenance to technical documentation, museum coordination and long-term artwork care.

If you are naturally organised, digitally savvy and interested in both the creative and technical sides of art, we would love to hear from you.

A Day in the Life of a Production Intern

As an Art Operations Intern, you will support the coordination and organisation behind DRIFT's artworks, installations and maintenance activities.

You'll work closely with colleagues across Art Operations, Production, Development, Maintenance and other teams, helping to keep projects, documentation and maintenance activities organised and moving forward.

No two days are the same. One day you might be helping coordinate an upcoming artwork installation or maintenance trip; the next, you could be setting up workflows, preparing technical documentation or following up on actions from a project meeting with clients.

In addition, you will be:

Assisting with the planning and coordination of artwork installations and maintenance trips

Communicating with clients, institutions, and teams within the Studio

Supporting the setup and implementation of our CMMS (maintenance management) platform

Entering and organising data and helping prepare daily maintenance rounds and automated preventive maintenance tasks following staff training

Joining project and operational meetings, taking minutes, translating discussions into clear actions and following up with internal stakeholders

Coordinating with different departments on larger project deliverables, such as completion reports, production documentation and artwork technical reviews

Contributing data and insights to museum and artwork optimisation reviews

Helping improve workflows and creating structure across files, documentation and operational processes

We would love it if you:

Are currently studying or have recently graduated in Management, Museum Studies, Operations, Business Studies, Industrial Design, or a related field

Are naturally organised and enjoy creating structure, improving workflows and turning complex information into clear checklists and actions

Are digitally confident and comfortable working with Google Workspace and project or maintenance management platforms such as Asana, Airtable, UpKeep or similar tools

Are comfortable working with spreadsheets and technical documentation and have an interest in understanding technical drawings

Have an interest in the technical side of artworks and are eager to learn how complex installations are operated and maintained

Have strong communication skills and feel comfortable coordinating tasks and following up with different people and departments

Have a proactive, hands-on and problem-solving mindset

Can work independently while also enjoying collaboration within a multidisciplinary team

Have an excellent command of the English language

Are eligible to work in the Netherlands with a valid visa or permit (hard requirement)

What you can expect from us

Internship allowance

Hands-on experience at the intersection of art, technology and operations

The opportunity to learn the full lifecycle of complex artworks

Opportunities to develop your skills in project coordination, artwork operations and technical documentation

Travel allowance if you live outside Amsterdam

Regular company days and staff social meet-ups

A creative and dynamic multidisciplinary team where your contribution matters

A unique working environment where art, creativity and technology come together

Apply for the job

Do you want to join our team as our new Art Operations Intern? Apply now.