Development and Membership Intern

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part time
POSITION TITLE: Development and Membership Intern
REPORTS TO: Development and Membership Manager
RATE OF PAY: Unpaid (work-study programs encouraged)

Who We Are
Mattress Factory is a contemporary art museum on the Northside of Pittsburgh, founded in 1977. We
feature site-specific installations created by artists in residence from around the world.

Required Skills
• Passionate about art and artists, and excited to share that passion with others through various
forms of interpersonal communication.
• Interested in gaining experience in a non-profit arts setting, specifically in fundraising, special
events, museum membership and community engagement.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Eager to contribute new ideas and improve systems.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with CRM
systems or other databases is a plus.

Your Role
• Conduct donor and member correspondence via post-visit touch-base emails, calls, etc.
• Assist with event and program planning and execution as needed, including membership
events, exhibition openings and the museum’s Garden Party fundraiser.
• Collaborate with various museum departments to design and execute strategic
communications and solicitations for membership and fundraising campaigns; especially
assisting in Giving Tuesday strategy, preparations, and communications.
• Aid in data cultivation, maintenance, and reporting for various fundraising-related projects.
• Research member and donor cultivation opportunities and prospects.
• Perform other miscellaneous administrative duties as required.
 
Don’t meet every requirement? If you think you could be a good fit for this role, we encourage you to 
apply. Mattress Factory values a variety of skills, experiences, and education.