What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Intern position at Studio Museum?
About Our Organization
Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society.
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 that only individuals authorized to work in the United States will be considered for acceptance into the internship 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 Summer 2025 season will feature six internship positions: Communications, Collections, Curatorial, Director’s Office, Development and Education.
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.
Applicants are required to submit the following for consideration:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample (no more than 5 pages)
- Optional: A video, up to 2 minutes (max), discussing your interest in the Studio Museum, the specific position you have applied for, and how an internship would impact your career. This is entirely optional and intended to accommodate those with accessibility needs. Videos can be sent to smi@studiomuseum.org.
Dates and Details
Spring 2025 Dates: June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025 (10-weeks)
Requirements:21 hours/week, during the workweek (M-F). Interns must work in-person three days of the week, with Tuesdays mandatory for interns.
MetroCards will be provided to cover transportation to and from our administrative office in Harlem.
Stipend: $4,200
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on March 3, 2025
Applicants will be notified about interviews by March 20, 2025
- If you have not heard back before the set date, you have not been considered as a finalist for the Summer 2025 cohort.
All interns must attend an in-person orientation day the morning of June 2, 2025, to commence their program.
