Partner Engagement & Events Corporate Fundraising Intern

The Partner Engagement & Events Corporate Fundraising Intern at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston will be part of the External Relations team, which is responsible for marketing, PR, communications, fundraising and most importantly building lasting relationships with the Museum’s diverse constituents. The role will fall more specifically within the Marketing and Communications team, which oversees fundraising for Corporate Relations. 

We seek an enthusiastic intern to assist with our comprehensive communications, events, and stewardship program that connects the Museum with its diverse corporate constituents. 

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Corporate Relations and the Program Manager for Corporate Partners, the intern will support corporate communications initiatives with a focus on current partner stewardship and event-related engagement. This intern will assist in drafting, managing, and executing a range of communications materials, including stewardship updates, renewal messaging, event invitations, and benefit fulfillment content, ensuring consistent, high-quality partner-facing messaging and support. They will also be responsible for the execution of partner events and the ownership of a SharePoint-based calendar system. 

By the end of the internship, the intern will have created a comprehensive calendar of corporate communications and events that will serve to support a year’s worth of partner stewardship. They will develop a strong foundation in corporate fundraising communications, with particular experience in stewarding existing corporate partners and supporting event-based engagement strategies. They will also build skills in writing and editing a variety of communications and coordinating timelines for stewardship and event deliverables with Microsoft software. The role will provide hands-on experience supporting corporate events, including preparing materials, assisting with logistics, and contributing to post-event follow-up communications. Additionally, the internship will strengthen attention to detail, project management, and collaboration skills while offering insight into how strategic communications and events support corporate partnership retention and growth. 

The ideal candidates must be able to work onsite 20 hours per week, including some evenings after 5pm, between September 11 and December 11, 2026, and attendance at the undergraduate Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course from 12:30-2:30pm on the following Fridays: Sept 18, Sept 25, Oct 2, Oct 9, Oct 16, Oct 23, Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 13, Nov 20, and Dec 4. 

The intern will be paid at a rate of $16.80 per hour and will receive a $90 per month transportation subsidy which is subject to tax withholdings.

As we amplify our efforts toward becoming a truly inclusive institution and fostering the next generation of museum staff, the MFA actively encourages students from all backgrounds to apply to the program.

Essential Functions:

Secondary Functions:

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate program concurrent with the internship period. 
• Demonstrated deep interest in learning more about the Museum of Fine Arts and contributing to the operations of the marketing department.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong written communication
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent customer service, in writing, person, and by phone
• Proven ability to work as part of a team as well as comfort to work independently.
•  Ability to work onsite 20 hours per week, including some evenings after 5pm, between September 11 and December 11, 2026, and attendance at the undergraduate Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course from 12:30-2:30pm on the following Fridays: Sept 18, Sept 25, Oct 2, Oct 9, Oct 16, Oct 23, Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 13, Nov 20, and Dec 4.
• Ability to attend orientation on Fri, Sept 11, 2026, 10am to 3:30pm. 

How to Apply  

DO NOT INCLUDE any document not specifically requested within the description (e.g., recommendations, transcripts, writing samples, etc.) DO NOT include your photo in any of your documents.

1. Combine your cover letter and resume into a single document, (Word or PDF). The cover letter must includeall of the following: 
   1. the title of the internship for which you are applying (one internship per application)
   2. how the named internship fits into your academic and/or career goals
   3. why your specific skills/experience/interests qualify you for the internship.
   4. any periods when you are not available for an interview. 
   5. your contact information including e-mail and daytime phone 
2. SAVE your document file as (LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_POSITIONTITLE_Fall2026) 
3. Upload the single document as your resume via the application portal Internships | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston ASAP before Aug 15, 2026. 
4. Candidates may apply for no more than two internships per season and must submit a separate cover letter/resume document for each position. 
5. **Direct any/all questions to: intern@mfa.org before submitting your application.