Institutional Advancement Intern
About The Position
The Ford Foundation Equity Initiative (FFEI) Internship Program at The Henry Ford is a cohort-based program that offers professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities. We invite diverse candidates who are curious about careers in the museum world to become a part of our legacy and take it forward. For Summer 2026, internships will last 12 weeks, projected to begin on May 26 th and conclude on August 21 st . Candidates who have a disability, identify as Black, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Arab, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, Latino/a/x, LGBTQIA+, or who exist at the intersection of these identities are encouraged to apply. All submitted applications will be considered. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis in the order that they are received. We encourage all interested candidates to submit applications sooner rather than later. The FFEI Internship Program Overview and Time Commitment The FFEI Internship Program’s mission is to offer opportunities in museum work to emerging professionals who identify with historically marginalized groups and to invite our interns to think outside the box and explore their careers in new ways. Participants will engage in the program through various bi-weekly professional development workshops hosted on our Dearborn campus. Workshops typically occur on Wednesdays during the work week. It is mandatory for participants to attend, and applicants should work with their leadership to ensure proper attendance. Attendance to our Intern Orientation is also mandatory. Our 2026 Summer Intern Orientation will occur on May 26th, 2026 How will we work together? The Institutional Advancement Intern can expect to work a hybrid schedule. Based on specific projects and special event needs, there are times when you and the team will work on-site at The Henry Ford’s campus in Dearborn, MI, at offsite fundraising events, and on select evenings. This internship opportunity will be led by the Manager of Advancement Services and Annual Giving at The Henry Ford and supported by our Advancement team. This internship provides a well-rounded opportunity for you to gain in-depth work experience in a major American history museum with a specific focus on philanthropy tactics. Your work will contribute to our key fundraising priorities for 2026: the Jackson Home project, Edible Education, Innovation Learning, and general unrestricted operational support. This internship will also support growth and stewardship strategies for Jackson Home supporters, our mid-range donor societies, the Carver-Carson Society, and The Henry Ford’s Drivers Club, as well as corporate and foundation giving. You will also contribute to the collaborative success of The Henry Ford’s invention education competition (Invention Convention Worldwide), as well as other special summer programs. In addition, we are committed to providing unique projects that align with your professional and academic interests. We hope you will join us!
Requirements
- Interest in fundraising or sponsorship
- Demonstrated commitment to non-profit work through academic, professional, or volunteer experience
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Strong writing and PowerPoint presentation creation skills
- Ability to collaborate
- Curiosity
- Effective and flexible communication
- Organizational skills
- Discretion for confidential donor information
- Ability to ask for help
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Career Level
Intern
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