Development Intern

Art21 is seeking a Development Intern to work from the week of June 9 to that of August 25, 2025. The deadline to apply is May 23rd.

Art21’s Development Intern will work closely with the development team on various projects related to the organization's fundraising activities. Primary activities for the Summer 2025 internship will include database organization and maintenance, along with donor and funder research. In addition, the intern will gain experience developing proposals for individuals and foundations, grant reports, and supporting donor stewardship initiatives. 

Suited for graduate students and above, applicants must hold an undergraduate degree by the start of the internship. Applicants should have strong writing and research skills and a high attention to detail. Applicants should be detail-oriented, organized, motivated, and self-directed. Knowledge of contemporary art and familiarity with Raiser’s Edge NXT (or other CRM) are preferred.

An excellent learning opportunity, the Art21 Development Internship will provide training and experience to individuals seeking to learn more about fundraising at an arts non-profit organization.

Required skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent research skills
• Highly organized 
• Have the willingness to work with data for long periods of time
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Experience with Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, and Slides) or equivalent word processing software

Interns are asked to commit to working 2 days per week (16 hours), remotely and in person. Applicants should be prepared to provide their own computer, equipped with video conferencing capabilities, for the duration of the internship. They must also provide proof of vaccination and be available to come into the office regularly (exact scheduling tbd).

Please email your resume with a cover letter to: jessica [at] art21.org, with the subject line "Development Intern"

All resumes and cover letters should be submitted as PDFs, saved using the following file naming template: “Your Last Name, Your First Name_Cover Letter” and “Your Last Name, Your First Name_Resume.”

05/23/2025