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The Children's Museum of Indianapolis · 13 hours ago

Corporate Development Intern - Summer 2026

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $15/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and is looking for a Corporate Development Intern to support their corporate development team. This role involves assisting in achieving annual goals related to corporate sponsorships and philanthropy, including responsibilities in prospect identification and administrative duties.

ChildrenMuseums and Historical Sites

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Support the Corporate Sales Manager in identifying and building relationships with new corporate prospects

Support the Corporate Fulfillment Manager through the creation of contractually obligated recognition, activations, and stewardship initiatives

Support the corporate development team by fulfilling administrative duties, including database entry, filing, tracking, and reporting, and strategic planning support

Work cross-collaboratively with museum peers to identify and create strategically focused opportunities that meet the needs of both the Museum and current and prospective corporate partners

Support the corporate development team at events as needed

Qualification

FundraisingSalesMarketingCRM softwareCustomer serviceInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Junior or senior standing preferred; majoring in Business, Marketing, Public Administration, Nonprofit Administration, Philanthropic Studies, or a related field

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written communication

Demonstrated customer service skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and multitask

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with customer relationship management (CRM) software preferred

Previous experience required in at least one of the following areas: Fundraising, Sales, Administrative work, Event support, Marketing

Company

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is extraordinary—always! Through its world-class exhibits, the museum strives to excite and encourage family learning and curiosity by providing limitless opportunities to create memories and foster a sense of discovery.

Founded in 1925

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.childrensmuseum.org

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Jeffrey Patchen

President & CEO

Andy Bawel

CFO

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