Winter/Spring Intern - Grant Writing
About The Position
New York City Ballet seeks a motivated intern to join its fast-paced Development department. Under the guidance of the Foundation & Government Relations team, the internship offers hands-on experience in prospect research, grant writing and reporting, and institutional fundraising. The intern may also work with other areas of the Development team as needed. The internship runs from January through May 2027 and requires 15–20 hours per week, with up to 240 hours allotted for the full internship. The hybrid schedule is in-office Tuesday through Thursday; remote work on Monday and Friday may be considered. The program includes a group orientation and periodic enrichment activities that provide opportunities to learn about New York City Ballet and how a performing arts organization operates.
Requirements
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, or have graduated within the last 12 months.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strong interest in grant writing and institutional fundraising.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Interest in Development and Arts Administration.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of New York City Ballet.
Responsibilities
- Conduct prospect research for potential funding sources.
- Assist in drafting correspondence for acknowledgment letters.
- Help prepare and assemble boilerplate grant applications and reports for foundations.
- Learn how to update foundation and government profiles using the Tessitura database.
- Provide general administrative and event support to the Foundation & Government Relations team as needed.
- Attend periodic staff meetings and organizational events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
