Finance, People & Culture Intern

Glenstone • Potomac, MD

3d • $21

About The Position

The goal of the internship program at Glenstone is to cultivate the next generation of the workforce by exposing interns to various professional pathways in the museum world. In collaboration with their department, interns can expect to gain professional experience by supporting specific departmental initiatives and projects. Interns are encouraged to connect with fellow team members throughout the organization to gain knowledge and build lasting relationships. This cross-functional internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both Finance and Human Resources within Glenstone’s collaborative operating environment. The intern will be exposed to the day-to-day work of each department, building a foundational understanding of financial operations, people processes, and how the two functions intersect to support organizational effectiveness. Through structured orientation, shadowing, and project-based assignments, the intern will develop practical skills in data analysis, process improvement, communication, and administrative operations. On the Finance side, the intern will support expense analysis, reconciliations, and reporting, gaining insight into month-end close activities, budgeting, and financial systems. Projects may include analyzing departmental spending, contributing to dashboard development, and mapping workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements. Within Human Resources, the intern may assist with recruitment and onboarding activities, file management aligned with paperless practices, and internal communications such as orientation materials and employee recognition content. This internship is designed for a detail-oriented, curious learner who is interested in understanding how financial stewardship and people operations work together to support Glenstone’s mission.

Requirements

• Coursework in Finance, HR, or a related business field.
• Basic understanding of financial statements.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates discretion and maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and personnel information.
• A self‑motivated learner who can take direction, work independently on assigned tasks, ask thoughtful questions, and contribute meaningfully to projects.
• Willingness to collaborate with peers, associates, and work successfully both as an individual and as part of a team.
• Strong intercultural competence, communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Desire to learn and implement best practices, including those unique to Glenstone.
• Adaptability and adherence to Glenstone’s core values.
• Reliable transportation to and from Potomac, MD.

Nice To Haves

• Genuine interest in art, architecture, and nature.
• Experience or familiarity with accounting or financial reporting systems.
• Experience creating charts, summaries, or presentations using Excel or PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes, adapt to feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Dependable, proactive, and respectful of deadlines, with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through

Responsibilities

• Support reconciliation of credit card transactions and related documentation.
• Assist with departmental expense analysis, including data extraction, categorization, and comparison to budget.
• Prepare basic financial reports, summaries, and visualizations.
• Shadow month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Document and map finance workflows and contribute to process improvement recommendations.
• Assist in the development of dashboards and reports in accounting software and Excel.
• Screen seasonal candidates, participate in hiring events, and assist with onboarding activities.
• Assist with New Hire Orientation presentations & GMEET presentations
• Help update and organize paper files in alignment with paperless processes.
• Assist with creating monthly presentations on Work Anniversaries and Birthdays.
• Be present and engaged in all required meetings (e.g. all‑staff and weekly standup gatherings).
• Attendance at all intern check-in meetings.
• Creation and delivery of an all-staff presentation at the end of the internship.

Benefits

• As part of our compensation philosophy at Glenstone, all internships are paid.
• To promote collaboration and show appreciation to associates, Glenstone provides a weekly staff lunch, health and wellness reimbursement, and paid volunteer opportunities.
• Benefits include a 401(k)-retirement account with a matching contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed