Finance, People & Culture Intern
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Job Location:
Potomac, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position
Finance People & Culture Intern
Reports To
Controller and Director of People Culture
Term
June 1st to August 7th 2026
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:30 am 5:00 pm. Occasional remote work may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
An Introduction to Glenstone Museum
Founded with the mission to seamlessly integrate art architecture and nature Glenstone is a world-class contemporary art museum in Potomac Maryland. Opened in 2006 and expanded in 2018 the museum welcomes visitors to a unique experience of indoor and outdoor spaces enveloped by 300 acres of organically maintained meadow and woodlands. Admission is always free.
The work culture at Glenstone is dynamic and team-oriented. As a mission-driven nonprofit we are proud to foster a workplace where associates feel valued respected and accepted. We leverage our collaborative and enriching culture to provide abundant opportunities for all associates to
develop new skills feel connected to our mission and actively participate in advancing their careers.
Position Overview
The goal of the internship program at Glenstone is to cultivate the next generation of the workforce by exposing interns to various professional pathways in the museum collaboration with their department interns can expect to gain professional experience by supporting specific departmental initiatives and projects. Interns are encouraged to connect with fellow team members throughout the organization to gain knowledge and build lasting relationships.
This cross-functional internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both Finance and Human Resources within Glenstones collaborative operating environment. The intern will be exposed to the day-to-day work of each department building a foundational understanding of financial operations people processes and how the two functions intersect to support organizational effectiveness. Through structured orientation shadowing and project-based assignments the intern will develop practical skills in data analysis process improvement communication and administrative operations.
On the Finance side the intern will support expense analysis reconciliations and reporting gaining insight into month-end close activities budgeting and financial systems. Projects may include analyzing departmental spending contributing to dashboard development and mapping workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
Within Human Resources the intern may assist with recruitment and onboarding activities file management aligned with paperless practices and internal communications such as orientation materials and employee recognition content.
This internship is designed for a detail-oriented curious learner who is interested in understanding how financial stewardship and people operations work together to support Glenstones mission.
Desired Attributes & Characteristics
The HR & Finance Intern will have an interest in Finance Human Resources Business Administration or a related field along with curiosity about how operational and peoplefocused functions work together within an organization. An appreciation for art architecture and nature is also valued. The ideal candidate is curious detailoriented and collaborative and demonstrates discretion and integrity when handling sensitive financial and personnel information. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and new circumstances are critical for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Support reconciliation of credit card transactions and related documentation.
- Assist with departmental expense analysis including data extraction categorization and comparison to budget.
- Prepare basic financial reports summaries and visualizations.
- Shadow month-end close activities including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Document and map finance workflows and contribute to process improvement recommendations.
- Assist in the development of dashboards and reports in accounting software and Excel.
- Screen seasonal candidates participate in hiring events and assist with onboarding activities.
- Assist with New Hire Orientation presentations & GMEET presentations
- Help update and organize paper files in alignment with paperless processes.
- Assist with creating monthly presentations on Work Anniversaries and Birthdays.
- Be present and engaged in all required meetings (e.g. allstaff and weekly standup gatherings).
- Attendance at all intern check-in meetings.
- Creation and delivery of an all-staff presentation at the end of the internship.
Required Skills & Experience
- Coursework in Finance HR or a related business field.
- Basic understanding of financial statements.
- Knowledge of MS Office.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrates discretion and maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and personnel information.
- A selfmotivated learner who can take direction work independently on assigned tasks ask thoughtful questions and contribute meaningfully to projects.
- Willingness to collaborate with peers associates and work successfully both as an individual and as part of a team.
- Strong intercultural competence communication planning and organizational skills.
- Desire to learn and implement best practices including those unique to Glenstone.
- Adaptability and adherence to Glenstones core values.
- Reliable transportation to and from Potomac MD.
Preferred Skills
- Genuine interest in art architecture and nature.
- Experience or familiarity with accounting or financial reporting systems.
- Experience creating charts summaries or presentations using Excel or PowerPoint.
- Willingness to learn new systems and processes adapt to feedback and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
- Dependable proactive and respectful of deadlines with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through
Application Materials
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Short essay (300400 words)
Essay Prompt
With your understanding of Glenstones mission and values what kind of intern would be most useful to the department you are applying to How do you align with that standard
Salary & Benefits
As part of our compensation philosophy at Glenstone all internships are paid. To promote collaboration and show appreciation to associates Glenstone provides a weekly staff lunch health and wellness reimbursement and paid volunteer opportunities. Benefits include a 401(k)-retirement account with a matching contribution.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Wage: $21.18 per hour
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Campaigns
- Abinitio
- AutoCAD 3D
- Hardware & Networking
- Customer Support
- Arabic
About Company
Glenstone seamlessly integrates art, architecture and nature into a serene and contemplative environment to form a unique connection between art and visitor.
