Sotheby’s 2027 Summer Intern Program Sotheby's

Summary: 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. We will be offering exceptional undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in a unique 10-week paid Summer Internship Program. 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. In addition, interns will gain exposure to the business through hands-on learning, mentorship, team projects and so much more. Sotheby's Summer Internship Departments Business Development: Client Strategy Business Development: Collection Sale Management Business Development: Fiduciary Client Group (FCG) Business Development: Museum and Corporate Art Group Business Development: Valuations Corporate: Communications Corporate: Content Corporate: Editorial Corporate: Marketing Corporate: Marketing – Media Corporate: Proposals Corporate: Social Media Finance: Sotheby's Financial Services Global Fine Art: American Art Global Fine Art: Americana Global Fine Art: Chinese Works of Art Global Fine Art: Contemporary Art Global Fine Art: Design Global Fine Art: European Furniture Global Fine Art: European Works of Art Global Fine Art: Impressionist & Modern Global Fine Art: Indian & South East Asian Art and African & Oceanic Global Fine Art: Latin American Art Global Fine Art: Old Masters Global Fine Art: Photographs Global Fine Art: Prints & Multiples Global Fine Art: Private Sales Global Fine Art: Silver & Ceramics Luxury: Marketplace Luxury: Music & Popular Culture Luxury: Science & Natural History Luxury: Sneakers, Sports Memorabilia, & Modern Collectibles Luxury: Watches + Clocks Luxury: Wine & Spirits Luxury: Books & Manuscripts Luxury: Handbags & Accessories Luxury: Jewelry Operations: Supply Chain (focuses on internal supply chain management and sale calendar planning for sales & exhibitions) Operations: Client Experience (oversees the in-person and transactional client experience) Operations: Procurement (guarantees that Sotheby's receives the best value for goods and services that are contracted throughout the organization) Operations: Real Estate (manages our real estate portfolio; includes leasing, purchasing, daily building operations, and construction related projects) Product & Technology: Product Management (work within cross-functional teams to understand, define, and prioritize business problems) Product & Technology: Software Development Product & Technology: Data Engineering & Business Intelligence Key Details

Eligibility Qualifications, Skills & Requirements Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028 A strong academic record with a minimum 3.3 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 Writing Sample(s) Please include a 500-word maximum essay answering the following question: What is Sotheby's role in the global art and luxury market and how do we continue to diversify ourselves as a brand?