2027 Donor and Museum Relations Summer Intern
About The Position
The Donor and Museum Relations Intern supports the Donor Relations and Advancement teams at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary. Reporting to the Donor and Museum Relations Manager, the intern helps deliver elevated donor engagement experiences through hospitality, event execution, scheduling, communications, and concierge-level services. The role supports donor-focused processes, prepares donor-facing materials, and assists with donor tours, travel, and event logistics. The internship coincides with the Museum’s preparation for a major campus expansion, a landmark gala, and several days of celebratory events. The intern will gain firsthand experience helping plan and execute high-profile donor engagements and public programs. Work may include supporting Directors Receptions, Momentary Music on the Green concerts, and other events as assigned. The anticipated internship period is May 31 through July 23, 2027. Interns may work up to 40 hours per week, with the weekly schedule arranged with the direct supervisor. Undergraduate students are paid $13.00 and graduate students $14.00; the posting does not specify the pay period for these rates. Housing is contingent on funding and is not guaranteed. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Offers are contingent on completion of a confidentiality agreement and background check, where permitted by state law, and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Dependability and punctuality.
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule.
- Confidence interacting with staff and donors at a variety of levels.
- High level of professionalism and discretion.
- Successful completion of a background check is required.
- Applicants must provide proper identification verifying eligibility to work in the United States.
- Applicants seeking bachelor’s or master’s academic hours must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from one within the past three years, and must submit a current schedule or official transcript.
Nice To Haves
- College student at sophomore level or above; preferred but not required.
- Experience performing administrative work.
- Willingness to learn and implement donor-centric stewardship and cultivation strategies.
- Willingness to learn event management and supporting organizational strategies.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate detailed itineraries for high-level guests with the Donor and Museum Relations and development teams, ensuring community-facing events reflect museum standards.
- Help coordinate high-profile donor events, including drafting internal briefing documents, managing RSVP lists, and providing event support.
- Assist with donor tours by creating itineraries and briefing documents.
- Update and learn the Crystal Bridges CRM database system, Tessitura.
- Assist in developing mailing lists.
- Create invitations and other materials using tools such as Paperless Post and Canva.
- Support the travel program by researching sites and creating related materials, including biographies, maps, and schedules.
- Attend and support events such as Directors Receptions and Momentary Music on the Green concerts, as assigned.
- Support other donor stewardship activities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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