Principal Gifts, Research, and Board Relations Intern

The External Relations division and Development department are primarily responsible for building lasting relationships with the many constituents of the Museum and for ensuring that the necessary funds are raised to meet the short- and long-term objectives established by the Board of Trustees and senior management. Development manages several perennial programs that together provide important annual operating funds for the institution. The division also devotes significant resources to the cultivation, solicitation, and recognition of individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies for support of the Museum’s priorities.

Under the general direction of the Director of Principal Gifts and Liaison to the Board of Trustees, the intern will support the Principal Gifts, Board Relations, and Research teams.

 

Working with the Board Relations Officer, the intern will undertake various administrative duties with focus on the planning and execution of the Board of Advisors Spring Meeting in June. The goals are to spark interest in governance in non-profit organizations, meet Board leaders, and learn more about current governance topics.

 

Working with the Principal Gifts and Research team, the intern will undertake a range of tasks and longer-term projects to provide the highest level of service, attention and recognition to the institution’s top donors. The goals are to develop professional writing skills, gain database experience, and to learn about the donor cultivation and stewardship process at a nonprofit arts institution.

 

Projects:

*Assist with proposal research, drafting, and revising

 

The selected intern will gain exposure to the MFA’s encyclopedic collection, proficiency in Tessitura, a Customer Relations Management (CRM) software very popular among cultural institutions, and will develop and adapt writing skills for application in a professional environment. Through participation in the Museum Pathways and Practices course, the intern will hear from museum professionals eager to share their unique experiences and to arrange time with peers across the institution, with the goal of helping the successful applicant explore and refine their own career path.

 

Intern must be able to commit a minimum of <> to <> 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.

 

Responsibilities:

 

Intern must be able to commit to onsite work 14 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.

 

Qualifications:

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