About the role#
The Development Intern supports the fundraising team at the Studio Museum in Harlem. This role provides insight into museum operations through hands-on projects and participation in workshops focused on contemporary museology. This is a paid, part-time internship for the Spring 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Assist with research and correspondence for individual giving.
- Research corporations and foundations to support development goals.
- Draft grant proposals and reports.
- Write programmatic summaries and donor profiles.
- Maintain and update records in the Tessitura database.
- Prepare mailings for donors and prospects.
- Collaborate with museum staff on various projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student, or status as a recent graduate.
- Interest in Arts Administration, Marketing, or related fields.
- Majors in Business Administration, Marketing, or Communications are relevant.
- 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.
- Modality: Hybrid. Interns work 20 hours per week, with three days in-person. Tuesdays are mandatory.
- Term: January 11, 2027 to April 16, 2027.
- 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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