About the role#
The Development Intern works with the Development team to support fundraising efforts at the Studio Museum in Harlem. This role provides insight into museum operations through collaboration on projects with staff and participation in workshops focused on contemporary museology.
What you'll do#
- Assist with research and correspondence for individual giving.
- Research corporations and foundations.
- Draft grant reports and proposals.
- Write profiles and programmatic summaries.
- Maintain records in the Tessitura database.
- Organize mailings for donors and prospects.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate, graduate student, or recent college graduate status.
- Interest in Arts Administration, Marketing, or related fields.
- Previous experience in fundraising, marketing, or public relations is helpful but not required.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: January 11, 2027, to April 16, 2027.
- Schedule: 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- Modality: Hybrid, with three days per week in-person (Tuesdays are mandatory).
- Compensation: $5,040 stipend.
About Studio Museum in Harlem
The Studio Museum in Harlem functions as a center for artists of African descent. It supports work influenced by black culture. The museum operates as a nonprofit organization based in New York. It was founded in 1968 and currently employs 113 people.
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