Student Library Intern with The Wolfsonian–FIU

The Wolfsonian–FIU is hiring a paid Development Intern for Summer 2024 as part of its Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)-supported initiative to open pathways to museum careers. 

The Intern will work with The Wolfsonian’s Development team to support the museum’s membership program, rental contracts, and events. Responsibilities include conducting outreach, implementing community engagement projects, and developing strategies to increase membership. Other tasks involve forging strategic partnerships with businesses to boost event bookings, developing promotional campaigns targeting event planners, researching unique programming ideas for members, and collaborating with internal teams to execute programming effectively. 

The Development Intern will:

• Gain an understanding of museum development and membership programs.
• Become familiar with software, tools, and databases used in development and event management.
• Hone research and data analysis skills.
• Have access to Wolfsonian student enrichment activities such as career roundtables, a resume/cover letter writing workshop, and beyond.

This internship is held in person at 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach 33139.

The largest of FIU’s three museums, The Wolfsonian is an art and design research center in South Beach with a collection of more than 200,000 items from the modern age (1850–1950).