Internship Description
The Membership and Advancement Intern supports membership and fundraising initiatives. In this collaborative, entry-level role, you will get a chance to learn important skills and gain professional experience in membership management, fundraising, and nonprofit practices. The ideal candidate has an interest in the understanding of communication protocols, can multitask, has strong attention to detail skills, and is passionate about connecting
museums and their audiences/supporters.
About the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum
Located at 3rd and F Streets NW in Washington, DC—steps from the National Building Museum and Union Station—the Capital Jewish Museum opened in June 2023 and has welcomed nearly 55,000 visitors to date. CJM collects, preserves, and shares the diverse stories of Jewish history and culture in the National Capital Region. Through exhibitions and programs, we build connections across generations and communities, encourage reflection on the relevance of the past to today, and inspire civic and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain data hygiene and assist with data migration using CRM (Salesforce).
- Process donor gifts and memberships as needed.
- Assist with drafting communication for donors and members and developing collateral and/or media to engage with members.
- Assist with the creation of a Membership/Advancement department manual.
- Prepare, organize, and mail new member onboarding material.
- Send membership cards to new members and members as they renew.
- Assist with preparing and mailing membership renewal packets.
- Prepare prospect research for Chief Advancement Officer and Executive Director.
- Identify strategic outreach efforts to membership and sponsorship prospects.
Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiar with DC history and the cultural landscape.
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a communication, museum studies, Jewish studies, nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field.
- Positive team player capable of working both independently and with a group.
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Duration
The internship will be for the Fall semester, September-December 2026, with the possibility of extension into the Spring. This is an in-person internship requiring 20 hours per week. Hybrid options are also possible, but inperson hours are required.
Compensation
The stipend for this internship is $2,200. College/University credit is also possible; interns will coordinate with their departments.
