Fall 2026 Development Intern
About The Position
The Museum’s Internship Program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment. Interns collaborate on meaningful and engaging projects with museum staff and participate in a series of meetings and workshops focused on contemporary museology. The Development Intern will work closely with members of the Development team to help with the Museum’s fundraising efforts. Primary responsibilities include assisting with correspondence and research related to individual giving, conducting research on corporations and foundations, drafting select grant reports and proposals, writing profiles and programmatic summaries, updating and maintaining records in Tessitura database and organizing mailings of information to donors and prospects. The Development Internship is designed for undergraduate and graduate students and recent college graduates interested in careers in Arts Administration, Marketing, or related fields.
Requirements
- Must be an undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Resume
- A cover letter
- A writing sample (no more than 5 pages)
- Must work in-person three days of the week, with Tuesdays mandatory
- Must attend an in-person orientation day on September 14, 2026
Nice To Haves
- Previous fundraising experience
- Previous marketing experience
- Previous public relations experience
Responsibilities
- Assisting with correspondence and research related to individual giving
- Conducting research on corporations and foundations
- Drafting select grant reports and proposals
- Writing profiles and programmatic summaries
- Updating and maintaining records in Tessitura database
- Organizing mailings of information to donors and prospects
Benefits
- Stipend: $5,040
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
