The Jewish Museum's Seasonal Internship Program provides an opportunity to participate in the day-to-day operations of one of New York City's leading museums of art and culture. The Jewish Museum offers fall, spring, and summer internships for undergraduate and graduate students, and beginning professionals. Internships are unpaid and are available in a wide range of museum departments including curatorial affairs, collections and exhibitions, membership, marketing and communications, and development. Our internship program is highly competitive and only a few interns are chosen each year. Acceptance into the internship program is based upon academic achievements, interests, experience, related skills, motivation, and availability. Time commitments are flexible and can range from as little as fourteen hours to thirty-five hours per week depending on availability and the department's needs. The Jewish Museum encourages diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

DEPARTMENT: External Affairs

FLSA STATUS: Unpaid Position

SUPERVISOR: Director of Membership/Membership Associate

SCHEDULE: Flexible

POSTING DATE: April 2014

INTERNSHIP TERM: Summer 2014 (June 9 to August 1, 2014)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Jewish Museum’s External Affairs division has an opportunity this summer for a Membership Internship within their Membership department, which manages membership development, fund raising, and member services and benefits.  This is an excellent opportunity to observe the inner workings of a non-profit organization, as well as to gain experience working within a museum.  This internship will also provide a great opportunity to learn non-profit membership department and development practices, and to learn Raiser’s Edge, the gold standard cultural organization database program.

The intern will receive a museum identification card that allows for free admission to other museums and various discounts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Membership & Customer Service

• Assist the Membership Department staff with membership services tasks

• Perform prospect/donor research

• Assist with member events

• Welcome members to the museum at the lobby member desk

• Answer  member calls and respond to member requests

   

Administrative Support

• Filing and clerical duties

• Execute financial transactions

• Provide information to museum visitors

• Enter data in Raiser’s Edge

• How to Apply:  Please visit our website and complete our Internship Application and email your resume, cover letter and completed application to the email address mentioned on our website.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate or graduate student

• An interest in working in membership, development, customer service and/or member relations

• Must be team-oriented and flexible

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong people skills and patience