Development - Hybrid (Boca Raton, FL)

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a federally chartered, nonpartisan institution that was created by the US Congress to serve as America’s national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust and an educational institution dedicated to the history and lessons of the Holocaust. The Museum seeks to educate Americans from all 50 states and all walks of life as well as international audiences. The Museum has three areas of expertise: Holocaust remembrance, Holocaust scholarship and education, and genocide prevention.

In carrying out its important memorial and educational mission, the Museum is guided by its institutional values for our workplace: Honor the memory of the victims; carry out our work with dignity, humility, integrity and respect for others; and strive for excellence through teamwork, rigor, and a culture of continuous learning. Consistent respect for others is the foundation for trust, collegiality and inclusion.

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Title: Development Intern

Session Dates: June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026

Job Type: Paid Internship

Hourly Rate of Pay: $16.00

Work Location: Hybrid (Boca Raton, FL)

Work Schedule: 20 hours per week

Student Type: Undergraduate or Graduate

Application Deadline: March 20, 2026 (12:00 pm EST)

Information about the Office/Division:

The Museum currently seeks a Development Intern (part-time, paid, 20 hours per week) for its Southeast Region (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas), based in the Museum’s Boca Raton, Florida office. This is an excellent opportunity for a rising Junior or Senior undergraduate student who aspires to work in the non-profit world. The candidate will advance their skills alongside a supportive, creative, collaborative and high-performing professional team.

Information About the Position :

The Intern will function as one of the Museum’s local ambassadors within the Southeast Region’s key philanthropic communities. As a member of the Museum’s national development team, the Intern is responsible for calling, emailing, and potentially meeting in person engaged donors who are not currently being stewarded by the major gifts team or the membership team.  There are a large number of consistent annual Museum supporters at the $500-$1,000 level, many of whom have the ability to significantly increase their support of the Museum. With 1-1 attention and enhanced connectivity with the Southeast Regional Office, these donors will be more dialed into the work of the Museum and, theoretically, will be primed for additional moves management steps to increase their philanthropic support of the institution.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a portfolio of prospects who fall between the major gifts and membership roles, working to build and enhance donor relationships, engage them in the Museum’s work, and solicit ongoing annual support to meet, and if possible, exceed the region’s fundraising goals.
• With the guidance and assistance of the Southeast Regional Director and appropriate national staff, develop and implement development events and activities, including, but not limited to: (a) face-to-face solicitations and other personal solicitations; (b) lunch-and-learns.
• Engage in direct interactions with local Holocaust survivors and second-generation groups.

Minimum Qualifications:

•  Current rising Junior or Senior at a four-year university.
• Major in non-profit management, history, Jewish studies, humanities, European studies, International Affairs/Relations, or a comparable course of study that aligns with the role.
• Team player who embraces new challenges, is eager to take on new responsibilities, experiment, and have an impact.
• Willingness to learn fundraising technologies (e.g., donor databases, web-based giving, etc.) and utilize them throughout the internship.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership position with related clubs/organizations a plus.

Application Requirements:

• Attach your Resume and Cover Letter in one Word or PDF document, titled by your first and last name
  • In your cover letter, please elaborate on the minimum qualifications you possess
  • Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be considered

To be eligible to participate in the Internship Program, students must meet the following enrollment criteria:

• The student must be 18 years or older currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university
• The student must have completed at least the first semester of their freshman year (At least at the time of application)
• Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must reside in the United States for the full duration of the internship program
• Must complete their background check while physically present in the United States

Interviews for the Summer 2026 internship program will begin in March 2026 for advanced applicants. Final selection decisions will be made by April 2026, and all candidates will be notified of their status via email by Human Resources.