Finance, People & Culture Intern

Website Glenstone

Summary

This cross-functional internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both Finance and Human Resources within Glenstone’s collaborative operating environment. The intern will be exposed to the day-to-day work of each department, building a foundational understanding of financial operations, people processes, and how the two functions intersect to support organizational effectiveness. Through structured orientation, shadowing, and project-based assignments, the intern will develop practical skills in data analysis, process improvement, communication, and administrative operations.

On the Finance side, the intern will support expense analysis, reconciliations, and reporting, gaining insight into month-end close activities, budgeting, and financial systems. Projects may include analyzing departmental spending, contributing to dashboard development, and mapping workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.

Within Human Resources, the intern may assist with recruitment and onboarding activities, file management aligned with paperless practices, and internal communications such as orientation materials and employee recognition content.

Key Details

  • Term: June 1 – August 7, 2026
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Occasional remote work may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
  • Report: Controller and Director of People Culture
Deadline: ASAP (Posted February 21, 2026)

Eligibility

Required Skills & Experience

  • Coursework in Finance, HR, or a related business field.
  • Basic understanding of financial statements.
  • Knowledge of MS Office.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrates discretion and maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and personnel information.
  • A self‑motivated learner who can take direction, work independently on assigned tasks, ask thoughtful questions, and contribute meaningfully to projects.
  • Willingness to collaborate with peers, associates, and work successfully both as an individual and as part of a team.
  • Strong intercultural competence, communication, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Desire to learn and implement best practices, including those unique to Glenstone.
  • Adaptability and adherence to Glenstone’s core values.
  • Reliable transportation to and from Potomac, MD.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Genuine interest in art, architecture, and nature.
  • Experience or familiarity with accounting or financial reporting systems.
  • Experience creating charts, summaries, or presentations using Excel or PowerPoint.
  • Willingness to learn new systems and processes, adapt to feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
  • Dependable, proactive, and respectful of deadlines, with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through.

Compensation

$21.18 per hour


About

Founded with the mission to seamlessly integrate art, architecture, and nature, Glenstone is a world-class contemporary art museum in Potomac, Maryland. Opened in 2006 and expanded in 2018, the museum welcomes visitors to a unique experience of indoor and outdoor spaces enveloped by 300 acres of organically maintained meadow and woodlands. Admission is always free.


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