Individual Giving Internship Whitney Museum of American Art

Summary

The Whitney seeks an Advancement & Individual Giving Intern for the Fall 2026 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

Compensation: $3,000 stipend

Term: Fall 2026 (September 15 – December 5, 2026)

Schedule: PT (16–21 hours/week)

Format: The internship is hybrid, with some onsite work.

Deadline: 08/14/2026 (
* all applicants will be considered on a rolling basis)

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

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.

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