Fall 2026 Development Intern

Internship Program Description 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. *Please note: Only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States are eligible for this program.* Job Summary 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.

Previous fundraising, marketing, or public relations experience is helpful but not required. The Development Internship is designed for undergraduate and graduate students and recent college graduates interested in careers in Arts Administration, Marketing, or related fields. Application Information The Fall 2026 season will feature eight internship positions: Communications, Curatorial, Director’s Office, Development, Education, Graphic Design, Public Programs, and Registrar.

Applicants are encouraged to designate both a first and second choice for the positions they wish to be considered for. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only candidates chosen for interviews will receive direct communication regarding the status of their application. Application Materials: To be considered, applicants must submit the following Dates and Details Fall 2026 Program Dates: September 14, 2026 – December 18, 2026 (14-weeks) Requirements: 20 hours/week, during the workweek (M-F).

Interns must work in-person three days of the week, with Tuesdays mandatory for interns. Stipend: $5,040 Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on July 27, 2026 Applicants will be notified about interviews by August 14, 2026 All interns must attend an in-person orientation day the morning of September 14, 2026 , to commence their program.