Corporate Relations Undergraduate Intern

32f45058-ce08-45f5-b35e-964951a170b1•Boston, MA

1d•$0 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Relations Undergraduate Intern will join the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s External Relations team, specifically the Marketing and Communications team, which oversees Corporate Relations fundraising. The intern will help develop the corporate partnerships pipeline and build a portfolio of prospective partners. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Corporate Relations, the intern will conduct research to identify and evaluate prospects, assess their alignment with institutional priorities, maintain and analyze donor database records, and support cultivation and outreach strategies. The intern will attend prospect and current-partner meetings and present findings in person monthly. The internship includes preparing prospect profiles and strategic engagement plans; drafting and coordinating partner-facing communications; supporting corporate visits and events; and tracking partnership benefits and deliverables. By the end of the internship, the intern is expected to produce a written portfolio of high-potential corporate prospects and a strategic plan for targeted outreach and solicitation. The intern will also deliver a three-minute final presentation as part of the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course. The internship is onsite for 20 hours per week, generally within Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., from January 22 through May 7, 2027. Attendance is also required at an orientation on January 22 and specified professional development course sessions on Fridays. Compensation is $16.80 per hour, with a $90 monthly transportation subsidy. Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an undergraduate program during the internship; juniors or seniors are preferred.
Have a deep interest in learning about the Museum of Fine Arts and contributing to marketing department operations.
Have experience with and/or an interest in museum communications, institutional fundraising, and arts administration.
Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Have strong research and writing skills.
Have excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
Demonstrate the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Have excellent customer service skills in writing, in person, and by phone.
Be able to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently.
Be able to work onsite 20 hours per week within Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. parameters, January 22–May 7, 2027.
Attend orientation on January 22, 2027, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Attend the Museum Pathways & Practices course from 12:30–2:30 p.m. on January 29, February 5, February 12, February 19, February 26, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30, and May 7, 2027.

Nice To Haves

Junior or senior standing in an undergraduate program is preferred.

Responsibilities

Research, identify, evaluate, and profile prospective corporate partners, assessing alignment with institutional priorities and informing cultivation strategies.
Maintain and analyze donor database records to support fundraising pipeline development, track engagement, and ensure data accuracy.
Use research tools and databases for prospect identification, qualification, and strategic outreach planning.
Help develop organized and actionable outreach and solicitation strategies based on research findings.
Prepare materials and briefings for corporate relations activities and prospect engagement.
Attend prospect meetings and current-partner touchpoints to gain exposure to external communications and relationship management.
Contribute written prospect profiles and strategic engagement plans to a portfolio of high-potential corporate prospects.
Draft, edit, and coordinate partner-facing communications, including newsletters, renewal messages, acknowledgements, event invitations, reminders, follow-ups, and seasonal outreach.
Support planning and execution of corporate visits and events, including exhibition openings, networking events, and partner-hosted meetings; prepare materials, assist with logistics, and provide onsite support as needed.
Track partnership deliverables against agreements and manage timelines to fulfill corporate partnership benefits and partner expectations.
Prepare and deliver a three-minute final synoptic presentation as part of the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course.
Present research findings in person monthly.