Annual Programs Intern

Part of the MFA’s External Relations Division, the Annual Programs team oversees the Museum’s highest level annual membership programs: the Patron Program, Museum Council, and Curators Circles, as well as the Museum’s annual fund, the MFA Fund. In coordination with the MFA’s Special Events staff, the Annual Programs team works to develop, plan, and execute high-quality cultural events and to provide special access for members of the Patron Program, Museum Council, and Curators Circles.

 

The Patron Program, established in 1975, represents one of the most important sources of unrestricted annual gift income to the MFA. This year, the 1,000 households of the Patron Program will raise $7 million to support the Museum’s annual operating budget.

The Museum Council, established in 1980, is Boston’s most prestigious young donor group, counting over 250 member households. The Museum Council is open to young art enthusiasts, aged 21-49, who together contribute over $200,000 in annual operating support.

Curators Circles, an exclusive benefit of membership for Advocates, Patrons, and Museum Council Fellows and Patrons, offer members an opportunity to take a deeper dive into specific areas of the Museum’s collections through special events.

 

For more information on the Patron Program, Museum Council, and Curators Circles visit http://www.mfa.org/membership  

 

Under the mentorship of the Assistant Director, the intern will support Annual Programs through special projects. The Development intern will be tasked with developing a survey and analyzing the results, which will inform program planning in future fiscal years. The selected intern will develop a rich understanding of elevated membership programs, event planning and execution, the life cycle of annual donations, the arts CRM database Tessitura, and the importance of data in development. In order to gain a more complete understanding of the programs, a successful candidate will assist Annual Programs staff with occasional evening events (significant advance notice will be provided).

 

Intern must be able to commit to 12-15 hours per week, between 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday, from Jan 23 through April 28, (including 2 hours on Fridays attending the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course.)

 

As we amplify our efforts toward becoming a truly inclusive institution, ensuring that diversity, equity, and access are lived values, we actively encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply to the program.

 

 

 

•      Enrolled in an undergraduate academic program concurrent with the internship period  

•      Demonstrated interest in databases; marketing analytics and surveying; or data analysis

•      Poise and professionalism while representing the MFA at donor events

•      Detail-oriented and efficient

•      Flexibility and reliability

•      Ability to maintain confidentiality

•      Previous office experience and high-level of comfort with Microsoft Office, including Excel,

preferred

•      Experience with a CRM and/or advanced Microsoft Excel desirable

•      The candidate must be able to work onsite 10-15 hours per week, including some evening and

weekend events, and join in intern professional development activities for up to 90 minutes per

week.  

•      Ability to work onsite 12-15 hours per week (between 9am-5pm Monday through Friday, with

occasional evenings), between January 23 and April 28--including up to 2 hours per week on

Fridays attending the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course

•      Ability to attend orientation on Fri, Jan 20, 2023, 10am-3:30pm

•      To apply, you must upload a single document (Word or PDF), containing your cover letter

and resume, via the ADP portal Internships | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston ASAP, but no later

than Fri, Dec 2, 2022

Intern will be paid at a rate of $16.00 per hour.