The Baltimore Museum of Art’s Advancement Department is seeking a Fall Intern to assist with all aspects of Membership fulfillment. The intern will work with current and new member groups. They will assist with filing, data tracking, and event preparation to support staff as we prepare for our BMA Ball.
The Intern will gain experience in multiple databases and organizational systems. They will be given insight into the day-to-day operations of museum fundraising and building member relationships. The position may also work on other department projects, as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Researching and updating databases
- Event support onsite, some evening and weekends
- Fulfilling Membership customer service requests
- Data tracking for upcoming membership updates
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience working in a database
- Writing/Communication skills
- Customer service experience
- Event planning experience a plus
Proposed Schedule
- This position will work onsite
- This position requires availability on November 23rd for the BMA Ball
- This position will meet 2-3 days per week, some weekends required
Apply
Please see below for more program details and how to apply. All application materials must be submitted by Sunday, August 25th, 2024.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Graduate or Undergraduate Program
- Recent graduate from an accredited program (within 5 years)
- PhD candidate
Please note that if an Internship has a specific education requirement, that will be clearly indicated in the description.
Commitment
The information below indicates general scheduling and commitment requirements for our Internship Program:
- Selected candidates will be expected to work from October 7-December 20, 2024.
- Interns will not work the week of November 25th-29th for Thanksgiving break
- Most positions will meet 2-3 days per week*
- Interns will work 12 hours per week
- If you require a specific number of hours or are planning to do this Internship for credit, please state your hourly requirements in your cover letter.
* A unique schedule will be created with each selected candidate based on their availability.
BMA Internship Program Stipend
Baltimore Museum of Art Interns are awarded a $2,000 stipend. The stipend is distributed in two installments throughout the Internship.
Required Application Materials
Please submit the following documents to complete your application:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Reference: contact details should be listed on either your resume or cover letter
- Applicants applying for a Graphic Design position must also include a link to their portfolio
Application Deadline
All materials must be submitted by Sunday, August 25th, 2024.
Submitting Application Materials
Materials may be sent via the following options (please only choose one submission option):
- You may upload and submit your documents through the following form:
- You may send your documents to the following e-mail address:
- [email protected] (please indicate the position or positions you are applying for in the subject line).
Notification of Decision
The application review process will begin after the application deadline has closed. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified in the weeks following that date. All applicants will be notified when a position has been filled.
JJC Stipend
Thanks to a generous gift from the Joshua Johnson Council, one Intern will be selected to be funded through their program. In addition to the $2,000 stipend, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to connect with the Council to network with professionals who are working to uplift BIPOC artists and arts professionals. The JJC recipient will join the Council during one of their regularly scheduled meetings and give a brief presentation of the project they worked on during their time at the BMA.
Any additional questions may be sent to [email protected]. Please, no phone calls.