Internship positions – Whitney Museum of American Art – Aug. 3

Advancement Department

The Advancement Department of the Whitney Museum of American Art is seeking multiple interns in the following areas: Corporate Partnerships, Foundation and Government Relations, Major Gifts  Special Events. The department is responsible for fundraising efforts through engagement in strategic planning, development, management and implementation in pursuit of building long-term relationships for the museum’s financial health.

Responsibilities can include assisting with research, drafting and producing letters and proposals, updating donor database records, event location scouting, and assistance with special events. Applicants must have strong oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to stay focused in a busy office environment. Experience with Raiser’s Edge is a plus

Director’s Office

The Whitney Museum of American Art has an opportunity for an academic internship in the Director’s Office for students who are interested in arts administration. Applicants must have excellent writing and oral communication skills, superior telephone etiquette, excellent attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet research are essential.

Membership

The Whitney Museum of American Art has an opportunity for an academic internship in the Membership Department.  Interns work with department staff on a variety of ongoing tasks and projects including membership sales, gift processing, assisting in the preparation of email and print communications; acknowledgements and welcome packages for new members; assisting with event planning and execution including RSVPs and event check-in.  There is no stipend, but interns are eligible for regular employee discounts at the Museum restaurant and store as well as invitations to exhibition openings and free admission to most New York City museums. Please apply through the Museum’s website https://whitney.org/About/Internships

Internships are open to students of junior-year college level or above, recent graduates, graduate students and postgraduates who commit to a minimum of 2–3 days per week.  There is no stipend, but interns are eligible for regular employee discounts as well as invitations to exhibition openings and free admission to most New York City museums.  Please apply through the Museum’s website https://whitney.org/About/Internships  The Whitney Museum is an equal opportunity employer.