Development and Membership Intern

Job Description

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.

Part-time