2026 MoMA Summer Internship Development, Individual Philanthropy

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Summer Internship Program

The Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students and beginning professionals with practical experience in a specific area of museum work at The Museum of Modern Art. Interns participate in weekly professional development activities designed to increase understanding of the Museums various collections exhibitions and departments. The Museum hosts approximately 25 interns in various departments across our institution. Participants may arrange for academic credit through their school but it is not a requirement.

MoMA Summer 2026 internships require a commitment of four days per week. The schedule is Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. One must have a minimum of two years of college completed (or equivalent) by June 2026 in order to apply.

All summer intern applications are due by Sunday March 1st by 11:59 PM EST.

Duration:

June 8August 13; Ten Weeks

Application Deadline:

March 1 2026

Decision Notification:

April 20 2026

Stipend:

$6160

Department Projects & Tasks

The Individual Philanthropy Intern will work on three key aspects of the Museums fundraising efforts:

Donor Stewardship: Support the creation and distribution of donor stewardship materials including exhibition summaries stewardship letters and gift addition assist with the planning and execution of one or more donor cultivation events
Database Management: Undertake a comprehensive data and information management project within the Museums physical and digital files updating donor contact information and expanding research data.
Research Projects: Analyze current committee practices and develop new standards for stewardship and engagement. Collaborate with curatorial and development representatives to understand record and address departmental needs.

The Individual Philanthropy intern will gain practical experience in fundraising at a major cultural institution. This includes donor identification cultivation solicitation and stewardship and requires writing and organizational skills as well as familiarity with database management and working in a complex organization. Additionally the intern will develop essential administrative skills such as file organization proficiency with CRM databases and project management. This role includes exposure to and work in Salesforce Asana and Emarsys. Intern projects will support the Museums ongoing fundraising efforts with a focus on planning and preparation for communications to donors in the new fiscal year.

Department Skillset Requirements

Candidates with a demonstrated interest or experience in the arts and/or arts administration preferably fundraising and relationship management. Sound judgment and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion is also required of the applicant. Excellent oral written and communication skills are required and a familiarity with Microsoft Office Asana and CRM database is a plus.

How to Apply

The following items are required as part of your online application through MoMAs UKG Recruiting Portal:

1. Essay

One essay submitted in PDF format. Essay should be no longer than 650 words and answer the prompt below as follows:

Why are you interested in participating in an internship at The Museum of Modern Art In response be sure to address both:
a) The role of museums and how you envision their potential for evolution
b) Individual or an experience that has influenced your perception of the arts

2. Résumé

Your résumé/curriculum vitae in PDF format directly uploaded to your application.

3. Letter of Recommendation

At least one letter of recommendation in PDF format directly uploaded to your application.

4. Transcript

Transcript(s) of undergraduate and/or graduate records in PDF format directly uploaded to your application.

Unofficial transcripts are accepted. If you do not have access to an unofficial transcript allow sufficient time to order a transcript from your college or university to attach as a PDF by the deadline.

Please note: we will not review applications received after the deadline and we will only review complete applications.

Select applicants will be contacted to arrange interviews in late March. If we request an interview with you we will contact you to arrange a convenient date and time for you.

For a complete list of available internships at MoMA please go to Employment Opportunity Policy Statement:Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at the Museum where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race color religion sex age national origin disability pregnancy genetic information military or veteran status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression marital and civil partnership/union status alienage or citizenship status creed genetic predisposition or carrier status unemployment status familial status domestic violence sexual violence or stalking victim status caregiver status arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law credit history or any other protected category as established by applicable law including the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL).

Required Experience:

Intern

About the Summer Internship ProgramThe Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students and beginning professionals with practical experience in a specific area of museum work at The Museum of Modern Art. Interns participate in weekly professional development activities designe...