Internship Program

Internship Program

Applications for the 2024–2025 Academic Year Program are now closed.
 

If you would like to be notified about future internship opportunities, please complete the internship interest form here.

 

NOTE: There is currently an opening for a Fundraising Intern. See the listing below.

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2023 GLI Interns

The Gilder Lehrman Institute supports two internship cycles each year: academic-year internships and summer internships. While most internships are for college students, there may also be internships for high school and graduate school students. Internships are generally available in a variety of departments, including accounting, curatorial, development, digital, education, and marketing.

Please email internships@gilderlehrman.org if you have questions about our internship program.

NEW INTERNSHIP OPENING!

Fundraising Intern

The Role

Interested in fueling the impact of a mission-driven organization? GLI’s Development team is looking for you! 

We are currently seeking a Development Intern, reporting to the Associate Director of Development, to support the Development Department, which is charged with raising $4 million per year. 

Position Overview

The intern will perform the following duties:

  • Salesforce Data Entry and Cleanup 
    • Update Salesforce with contact data and related documents, such as donation-related documents and research profiles
    • Recurring Salesforce maintenance to clean up bad or inaccurate data
  • Donor Communications 
    • Based upon skills and experience, create and design fundraising collateral  
    • Create and send acknowledgement letters to donors in a timely manner
    • Retain and file donor correspondence 
    • Support mailings and campaigns
    • Work with the marketing team to ensure timely creation of invites for events
  • Donor Research
    • Develop research profiles on individual and institutional prospects and donors 
  • Meeting and Event Support 
    • Track RSVPs and share updates with internal stakeholders 
    • If located in the NYC area: Support Development Coordinator and Development Manager in event-related tasks, such as school outreach, packing day-of materials, setup, and cleanup  

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree  
  • Commitment to GLI’s mission and enthusiasm for communicating the mission to external audiences
  • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
  • Experience with Salesforce and WealthEngine a plus 

Skills to Be Developed

  • Fundraising data management
  • Non-profit fundraising operations

Compensation: $16/hour

Internship Term: December 1, 2024–May 6, 2025  
(Note: Term could possibly extend beyond May based on interest and availability.)

Hours per Week: 20

Work Location: Remote

To Apply 

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume in a single file to internships@gilderlehrman.org. Please include “Development Intern” in the subject line of your email. Please also let us know how you heard about the role. 

The Gilder Lehrman Institute is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, sex, gender identity, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, height, weight, or any other legally protected status. Frequently cited statistics show that women and people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they think they meet 100% of the criteria. If you meet many but not all the criteria and feel you may be a good fit for the role, GLI encourages you to apply.

Testimonials from Previous Interns

“This has been a great experience and it’s given me a lot more confidence that I can pursue a career in history outside of a strictly academic setting.”

“I felt that this internship provided an extremely inclusive environment. Even with the remote internship, I got to work with a wide variety of people who made me a part of the team and who were willing to answer any questions that I had or provide any other help that I required.”

“I felt welcomed and appreciated by my advisor! I loved that, despite my lack of experience, my opinions were asked and considered throughout GLI projects.”

“It is not just the interest in history that makes the internship so enjoyable, it is also the friendly people who make GLI amazing.”

“I believe that I learned extremely valuable professional skills from this internship. My position allowed me to experience a bit of everything—market research, database management, Salesforce, Drupal, etc. I reference this a lot with other potential employers and they are always impressed. The internship helped me learn what it is like to try to balance both work and school and how to communicate professionally.”

“This is my first internship, but of all my past extracurricular experiences, I have felt most respected at GLI. I appreciated that staff welcomed my suggestions rather than simply expecting me to follow instructions. I also liked the weekly check-in meetings as they helped keep me on track.”