Development and Membership Intern

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part time POSITION TITLE: Development and Membership Intern REPORTS TO: Development and Membership Manager RATE OF PAY: Unpaid (work-study programs encouraged)

Who We Are Mattress Factory is a contemporary art museum on the Northside of Pittsburgh, founded in 1977. We feature site-specific installations created by artists in residence from around the world.

Required Skills • Passionate about art and artists, and excited to share that passion with others through various forms of interpersonal communication. • Interested in gaining experience in a non-profit arts setting, specifically in fundraising, special events, museum membership and community engagement. • Strong writing skills and attention to detail. • Eager to contribute new ideas and improve systems. • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a related field. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with CRM systems or other databases is a plus.

Your Role • Conduct donor and member correspondence via post-visit touch-base emails, calls, etc. • Assist with event and program planning and execution as needed, including membership events, exhibition openings and the museum’s Garden Party fundraiser. • Collaborate with various museum departments to design and execute strategic communications and solicitations for membership and fundraising campaigns; especially assisting in Giving Tuesday strategy, preparations, and communications. • Aid in data cultivation, maintenance, and reporting for various fundraising-related projects. • Research member and donor cultivation opportunities and prospects. • Perform other miscellaneous administrative duties as required.

Don’t meet every requirement? If you think you could be a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. Mattress Factory values a variety of skills, experiences, and education.