Spring 2027 Advancement: Individual Giving Internship

Summary The Whitney seeks an Advancement: Individual Giving Intern for the Spring 2027 semester. The Whitney’s Individual Giving Department plays a vital role in fiscally supporting the museum’s exhibitions, programs, and strategic initiatives through the generosity of individual donors. In addition to fundraising, the department fosters meaningful connections between supporters and the museum through exclusive patron programs, art acquisition committees, and tailored engagement opportunities that deepen involvement with the Whitney’s mission and collection. Expected Projects & Assignments Assist in research relating to Individual Giving Department Assist in planning and implementation of donor events Assist in stewardship and documentation, including event support, tax acknowledgments, and data management Key Details Stipend: $3,000 Duration: January 18 – April 26, 2027 Schedule: PT (16–21 hours/week) Deadline: November 9, 2026 Eligibility Skills & Qualifications Graduate students enrolled in MLIS or related programs are eligible While a demonstrated interest in art and art history is preferred, students in all majors are encouraged to apply Previous museum experience is not required About The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr Collections That Care