Website The New York Historical
Summary
The New York Historical seeks a detail-oriented and intellectually curious intern to support the Development Department in organizing, preserving, and improving access to historical fundraising records and institutional knowledge.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to work behind the scenes at one of New York City’s leading cultural and educational institutions. The intern will help modernize fundraising operations by organizing digital files, documenting procedures, and supporting special projects that improve the department’s long-term efficiency.
This position is ideal for a college student or early-career professional interested in nonprofit management, archives, museum administration, library science, information management, history, or philanthropy.
Key Details
Compensation: $17/hour
Term: October 5–December 11, 2026
Schedule: Up to 120 hours
Deadline: August 23, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Eligibility
- Applicants should be undergraduate or graduate students though recent graduates may also apply.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while exercising good judgment.
- Comfort working with confidential information.
- Interest in museums, archives, nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, or history.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and cloud-based file management systems.
- Familiarity with spreadsheets and document management is helpful but not required.
About
New York’s first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution documenting over 400 years of American history through a peerless collection of art, documents, and artifacts. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States’ democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better.
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