Finance Intern

Mellon Foundation

Finance Intern

Please note that this is a full-time, seasonal position. Our internship program runs for 10 weeks, from late May through early August. All communication with candidates will be sent via our ADP system, please be sure to check your spam folder.

The Mellon Foundation (“Foundation”) is a not-for-profit, grant making organization that believes that the arts and humanities are where we express our complex humanity, and we believe that everyone deserves the beauty, transcendence, and freedom to be found there. Through our grants, we seek to build just communities enriched by meaning and empowered by critical thinking, where ideas and imagination can thrive. The Foundation makes grants in four core program areas - Higher Learning, Arts and Culture, Public Knowledge, and Humanities in Place - and through its signature Presidential Initiatives. The Foundation seeks a Finance Intern to support the Finance department.

Team/ Program Overview:

The Finance Intern will support the Finance team with budgeting, financial analysis, reporting, and operational projects. This internship provides hands-on exposure to real-world financial management and an opportunity to learn how finance supports organizational strategy and decision-making. The intern will work closely with finance professionals and gain practical experience in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to organizational budgeting, financial planning, and data analysis
• Understanding financial controls, compliance, and reporting requirements
• Experience presenting financial information in a clear, accessible way
• Insight into how finance partners with leadership and operational teams

Position Description:

Responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities, including data gathering and analysis
• Support preparation of financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders
• Help analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and insights
• Help prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger activities as needed
• Help document processes and improve financial workflows

Qualifications:

• Completion of Junior or Senior year by May 2026 in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with financial systems a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior coursework or experience in accounting or financial analysis
• Interest in nonprofit, foundation, or higher education finance
• Experience with data visualization or reporting tools

The Mellon Foundation is committed to building an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Employment opportunities are based on individual qualifications, merit, and organizational need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds.

Mellon is committed to access and inclusion for our applicants. If you have accessibility requests to support your participation in the hiring process, please let us know at your earliest convenience.

Mellon is committed to providing compensation that is competitive and equitable within the philanthropic sector. The hourly pay rate for this role is $27-$28. The amount of pay offered is determined by several factors, including but not limited to qualifications, unique skills, credentials, or experience that is expected to impact the candidate’s contribution to the role. We also consider market data as well as the Foundation’s internal pay equity framework.

Please note that Mellon maintains a hybrid work schedule, with three days per week in person at the Foundation’s Manhattan offices.

Candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter describing fit for the position and a resume by Friday, February 27th. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Foundation will consider each complete application carefully but only contact those individuals it believes are most qualified for the position.