Development Department Intern

The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis is looking for a qualified and enthusiastic candidate to join the team as the Development Department Intern. The Development Department at CAM is responsible for raising funds for a substantial portion of the Museum’s annual operating budget. Interns work with the Development team on day-to-day operations and assist in planning, reporting, and research. 

Responsibilities

  • Data entry into the organization’s donor database to maintain up-to-date records.
  • Assist with planning and execution of donor communications, including logging interactions.
  • Provide support for fundraising events, including logistics, guest list, and follow-up tasks.
  • Assist with processing membership documentation and renewals. Maintain membership records.
  • Research potential grant opportunities alongside the Institutional Giving Manager.
  • Compile data and prepare reports on fundraising progress and donor activity.
  • Conduct research to identify individual, foundation, and corporate donors as potential funding sources.
  • Provide general administrative support to the Development team, including filing, copying, and data entry.

Qualifications

  • Be responsible, flexible, hard-working, ethical, and committed to the mission of CAM.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are essential for interacting effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and the public.
  • The candidate should be proficient in various computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management, to support daily tasks and projects.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a dynamic work environment.
  • An interest in pursuing a career in the nonprofit sector; preferably in fundraising and management. 
  • Possess a high level of organizational skills and be detail-oriented.
  • Possess exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy.

Education and/or Experience

Current undergraduate or graduate student in art history, museum studies, arts administration, or a related field.

Time Commitment

The duration of this internship is June to August 2025, Monday through Friday at 10 hours/week. The intern can anticipate working one (1) weekend event or evening event.

Compensation

Development internships are available to students enrolled at an institution for higher learning. The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis accepts applications from students who will be compensated by their university or who will receive class credit for their internship role.

How to Apply

Email us at work@camstl.org with the subject line, “CAM Development Department Internship.” Please include the following PDFs:

  • Cover Letter: Your cover letter should introduce yourself, list your qualifications, and explain what you expect to achieve by being an intern at CAM
  • Resume: This document should include your contact information, work and volunteer experience, and educational background
  • Schedule: Please list dates and times you are not available. Please include information on your university’s compensation type: Course Credit or Monetary.

Applications will be accepted up to April 11, 2025.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in an interview, complete an application, or any part of the hiring process, please contact Tanya Darapiza at tdarapiza@camstl.org to discuss your needs.

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion

The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis is committed to embracing diversity, practicing equity, and ensuring accessibility and inclusion. We will continually strive to achieve a welcoming environment in all our spaces, where staff, artists, board, and community feel reflected and valued for their unique perspectives and backgrounds. DEAI values will guide and impact all the decisions the museum makes, both internal and external, so that we are choosing a path toward ongoing transformation. We embolden ourselves to carry out these values by:

  • acknowledging our place in and actively working against our national problem of systemic racism and white supremacy;
  • ensuring that underrepresented voices are included and heard;
  • seeking out and building partnerships that represent our DEAI values;
  • continuing to be a free gathering space and an open forum for ideas.

We enthusiastically take on the work of change. To remain true to these core values, we will hold ourselves accountable through a perpetual process of reflection and responsive action.

About the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis works to enrich lives and inspire curiosity, creativity, and learning through experiences with contemporary art. Focused on a dynamic array of changing exhibitions, the Museum reflects and contributes to the global cultural landscape while engaging thousands of visitors through a wide array of public programs. CAM nurtures the creative minds of our city’s youth through free, in-depth art education, making a long-lasting impact on the community. We are a site for discovery, a welcoming space, free and open to all.

CAM is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, family responsibilities, national origin, or veteran status. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.