Development and Administrative Intern
This paid internship is funded by the Serving the City program and is only available to students at Fordham College at Lincoln Center and Fordham College at Rose Hill.
Development and Administrative Intern
12-15 hours per week
Hybrid
Start Date: May 2023
End Date: August 2023
Development and Administrative Internship, Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Alliance
The Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, the last farmhouse in Manhattan, is a vital cultural asset in New York City. The mission of the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Alliance (DFMA) is to support the preservation of the historic site, to be a catalyst for engaging, adventuresome programming and to be a good neighbor and a dynamic resource for the community.
DFMA is looking for a Development and Administrative Intern for Summer 2023. The internship will begin on May 29th, 2023. DFMA is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and detail-oriented intern to assist with the Museum's planning, executing, and promoting of programming and events, as well as museum communications and digital marketing. The internship will be a hybrid (remote/ in-person) position. Applicants must be available to work on site in Inwood, Manhattan for a portion of this placement.
Description
The DFMA intern will build their development and administrative knowledge through hands-on projects involving the collections, programs, and exhibitions of a New York City and National Historic Landmark dedicated to the inclusive histories of those who have occupied, lived and worked on the land that is now known as the Inwood neighborhood of Upper Manhattan. The scope of the projects and duties will vary, but will include:
- Assist with grant writing and grant research; the intern will assist with drafting compelling and convincing grant narratives for DFM programs and research projects
- Work closely with DFM staff to plan and implement fundraising events
- Gather crediting information for project funders and create a crediting webpage
- Conduct prospect research into prospective donors, and assist with growing the museums list of individual donors
- Diversify earned income streams by creating fundraising opportunities, museum merchandise, etc.
- Work on site at the museum during open hours to greet and check in museum visitors
There may be some opportunities for remote work, and the intern will work off-site for a portion of the placement; applicants must have reliable access to the internet. Some training, supervision, and communications will occur online. Depending on the project, the intern will work closely with the museum’s Executive Director, Director of Development and Community Engagement, and the Digital Content and Programs Coordinator using video conferencing (Google Meet and Zoom), email, and chat. The intern will have the opportunity to participate in virtual department meetings, webinars, and other virtual professional development programming for museums.
Qualifications
- Excellent attention to detail, ability to work independently, good time management, and strong interpersonal, research, organizational, and writing skills
- Passion for our mission and commitment to community programming and equality.
- Familiarity with nonprofit organizations, underrepresented communities, and public programming is highly desirable.
- The internship will run between May, 2023 and August, 2023. Candidates must be able to work 12-15 hours per week over the course of the internship.
To be considered for this position, you must submit a resume, a letter of interest that best showcases your qualifications for this position, and a writing sample. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications must be submitted by 9 am ET on Friday, March 10, 2022.
Interviews will be held in March, and a selection will be made by the end of March.
No phone calls, please.
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The Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Alliance considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law. In addition, DFMA complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates. DFMA also provides “reasonable accommodations” to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. All interested individuals, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.