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Browse here for current Smithsonian internship opportunities
by the following subjects:
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Internships are available to undergraduates
and graduate students who have a background in art history,
American studies, or American history and are looking for the
opportunity to conduct research in primary sources, process
archival collections, prepare written descriptions of collection
contents, and assist with registrarial duties. |
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COOPER-HEWITT,
NATIONAL DESIGN MUSEUM |
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Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum offers a variety
of paid and non-paid internship opportunities. The Internship
Program was established to encourage promising young students
of art history, architectural history, museum studies, museum
education, and design to explore careers in the museum profession.
Interns are assigned to specific curatorial, education, or administrative
departments where they will assist on special research or exhibition
projects, as well as participate in daily museum activities. |
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FREER & SACKLER
GALLERIES |
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The Dick Louie Memorial Internship for
Americans of Asian Descent
The Freer and Sackler Galleries, the national museum of Asian art at the Smithsonian Institution, offers a paid internship for high school students of Asian descent. The Richard Louie Memorial Internship was established in 1994 to honor Richard Louie, former associate director of the Freer and Sackler Galleries and is made possible by funds donated through the Richard Louie Memorial Fund. Its goal is to offer young people of Asian descent practical experience in a museum setting. |
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Freer Gallery of Art & Arthur M. Sackler
Gallery
Internships are available to high school, undergraduate,
and graduate students for special projects and general departmental
work in the following departments: Administration, Collections
Management (Registrar), Conservation and Scientific Research,
Curatorial, Design and Installation, Development, Education (including
public programs), Library and Archives, Publications, Photography,
Public Affairs, and Shops. A working knowledge of pertinent Asian
languages is suggested for curatorial internships. |
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HIRSHHORN MUSEUM
AND SCULPTURE GARDEN |
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Summer internships are offered for college juniors
and seniors who have completed at least 12 semester hours in art
history. This is a competitive program through which interns are
placed in one of several departments in the museum.
Graduate student internships are available for students in accredited
art history, museum studies, museum education, or arts management
graduate programs and are offered during an academic semester. |
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NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF AFRICAN ART (NMAfA) |
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Fall, spring, and summer internships are offered
to students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs
and to individuals interested in exploring museum professions.
Internship opportunities are available in the following departments:
conservation, curatorial, education, exhibition and design,
photographic archives, public affairs, and registration. Candidates
must have a background in art history, anthropology, museum
studies, or a related discipline. Specific training in African
art or other aspects of African culture is desirable, particularly
in the Education and Curatorial Departments. |
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NATIONAL PORTRAIT
GALLERY (NPG) |
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The availability of internships is dependent on departmental
projects and staff needs, as well as the background, skills, and
interest of the applicant. |
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SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN
ART MUSEUM (SAAM) |
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Advanced Level Internship Program
This comprehensive museum training program is designed for graduate
students who have completed 12 or more graduate credit hours.
Career objectives are matched to department assignments, with
students moving through a variety of offices. A series of workshops
and seminars is conducted on a weekly basis, in conjunction with
project assignments. Along with applicants majoring in art history,
American studies, American history, or studio art, students with
other academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Academic credit
may be awarded by the student's academic institution in contractual
arrangement with the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Applicants
should have their advisor or department chair contact the intern
program officer. This program may also be done for self-enrichment
without academic credit; exceptional college seniors or recent
graduates will be considered on an individual basis. |
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Summer Internships
The summer internship program is designed for undergraduates with
little or no previous museum experience. The museum matches students'
career objectives with the activities of the professional staff
in one office for eight weeks. Along with those possessing degrees
in art history, American studies, American history, or studio
art, applicants with other academic backgrounds are encouraged
to apply. Recent graduates or graduate students with little or
no previous museum experience will be considered on an individual
basis. Academic credit is not available in the summer program. |
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Art Conservation Internships
Students enrolled in graduate art conservation programs may apply
for internships at the National Museum of American Art. Intern
projects in the past have dealt with painting, paper, and objects
conservation. |
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SMITHSONIAN CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND MUSEUM STUDIES (SCEMS) |
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Katzenberger Art History Internship Program
The Katzenberger Foundation Art History Internship Program is a need-based program supporting internships for undergraduates in research and collections projects at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. The program is generously funded by the Katzenberger Foundation and administered by the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies. Depending upon grant funding, six to seven internships are offered yearly during the summer, and located in Washington, D.C., at the Smithsonian’s art museums and archives, and a $5,000 stipend is awarded to the student. The summer internship lasts 10 weeks from the beginning of June until mid-August. The program is open to U.S. citizens (only), enrolled as undergraduate Juniors, Seniors, or equivalent, in a degree granting program, at an accredited institution, with a declared art history major, concentration, or related discipline, who qualify for federal student aid.
Past projects have included Islamic manuscript curatorial assistant, oral history documentation at the Archives of American Art, American and Asian Art collections management at the Freer and Sackler Galleries, Library intern at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Library, Collections intern at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and education projects at the National Portrait Gallery. Final summary report and evaluation required.
How to Apply
Please apply using the Smithsonian online application system https://solaa.si.edu. Paper applications will not be considered.
1. Register for SOLAA
2. Select “internship”
3. Select “Smithsonian Katzenberger Art History Internship Program”
Please be aware that complete applications must include the following:
Resume
Academic Essay: 3-4 pages describing how your academic goals, qualifications, and career aspirations relate to art history and the internship program at the Smithsonian
Academic Transcripts: can be official or unofficial; URL links not accepted
Two letters of reference from professors; If preferred, a professor can e-mail the reference letter directly to tspinale@si.edu.
Term: June 7 – August 13, 2010; 10 weeks, Monday-Friday, 40 hours.
Stipend: $5,000.00
Deadline: February 1, 2010
For the most current information: http://museumstudies.si.edu/Intern/scemsintern.htm;
2010 Program Information (a PDF file): HERE. |
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ANACOSTIA COMMUNITY MUSEUM |
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Internships are available to undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in documenting and interpreting the effect of historical and contemporary social and cultural issues on communities.. They are available in the Registrar's Office and the following departments: Research, Exhibits Design and Production, Education, Public Programs, and Public Affairs. The Intern Coordinator must be contacted prior to application submission for applications to be considered. |
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Internships are available to undergraduate seniors
and graduate students who have a background in art history,
American studies, or American history and are looking for the
opportunity to conduct research in primary sources, process
archival collections, prepare written descriptions of collection
contents, and assist with registrarial duties. |
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ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN PROGRAM |
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The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program works to better reflect the Asian Pacific American experience in Smithsonian exhibitions, programs, and research. It improves the public’s appreciation of the crucial roles that Asian Pacific Americans have played in American history and, simultaneously, empowers APA communities in their sense of inclusion within our national culture.
Contact: Internship Coordinator, anielkr@si.edu for more information about internship opportunities within the Program. |
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CENTER FOR FOLKLIFE
AND CULTURAL HERITAGE (CFCH) |
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Internships are offered year-round in the fields of
folklore, cultural anthropology, and ethnomusicology of the United
States and other countries. Intern projects often center around
research for, design and production of the Smithsonian Folklife
Festival, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, the Folklife Archive,
educational outreach projects, or video projects. |
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NATIONAL AIR AND
SPACE MUSEUM (NASM) |
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Internships are offered during the summer semester
to undergraduate and graduate students studying museology, history,
aviation, space science, photography, journalism, education, aircraft
restoration and preservation, earth and planetary studies, archives,
development, exhibits, public affairs, science, and library disciplines. |
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NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF AFRICAN ART (NMAfA) |
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Fall, spring, and summer internships are offered
to students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs
and to individuals interested in exploring museum professions.
Internship opportunities are available in the following departments:
conservation, curatorial, education, exhibition and design,
photographic archives, public affairs, and registration. Candidates
must have a background in art history, anthropology, museum
studies, or a related discipline. Specific training in African
art or other aspects of African culture is desirable, particularly
in the Education and Curatorial Departments. |
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NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN (NMAI) |
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The Internship Program of the National Museum of
the American Indian is designed to provide an educational opportunity
for students in the area of museum practice and related programming
through guided work/research experiences using the resources of
the National Museum of the American Indian and other Smithsonian
offices. Past projects include developing and evaluating visitor
guides, cataloging photos, monitoring collections, installing
exhibits, exhibit research, and developing databases and press
kits. |
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NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF AMERICAN HISTORY (NMAH) |
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Internships are offered to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in learning more about the work of the Museum and supporting its mission. Designed around specific Museum projects, internships are available in the following areas: archival science; curatorial research and collections documentation; exhibition design and graphic production; public relations; special events; museum management; music; education and public program production. Full time and part time opportunities are available; minimum of 2 months. |
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Lemelson Internships
The Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study
of Invention and Innovation at the National Museum of American
History offers full-time, ten-week, archival internship opportunities
for graduate students each summer. |
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NATIONAL PORTRAIT
GALLERY (NPG) |
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The availability of internships is dependent on departmental
projects and staff needs, as well as the background, skills, and
interest of the applicant. |
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NATIONAL POSTAL
MUSEUM (NPM) |
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Internships are available for undergraduate students
and some high school students. Areas of study include American
studies, postal history, transportation history, philately, education,
exhibits, collections management, and public affairs. |
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SMITHSONIAN LATINO CENTER (SLC) |
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The Smithsonian Latino Center hosts
interns year round. Internship projects vary according to projects
and the intern's skills and academic field. Internship projects
are usually tied to an exhibition-physical or virtual, publication,
or website highlight. For more information call 202.633.1240. |
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Libraries,
Archives, and Preservation |
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Internships are available to undergraduate seniors
and graduate students who have a background in art history,
American studies, or American history and are looking for the
opportunity to conduct research in primary sources, process
archival collections, prepare written descriptions of collection
contents, and assist with registrarial duties. |
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ARCHIVES OF AMERICAN GARDENS |
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The internship is designed to provide experience in collections management and education in American garden design, landscape history and horticulture by working on a growing photographic collection.
The projects focuses on organizing and processing photographic materials, maintaining archival records, and image digitization. This internship program is provided for both undergraduates and graduate students. Some previous coursework or experience in history, museum studies, library science, or American studies is recommended.
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MUSEUM CONSERVATION INSTITUTION (MCI) |
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Summer internships are offered to students enrolled
in graduate conservation training programs or those with equivalent
education and experience. Pre-program internships are available
for individuals seeking experience to enhance their qualifications
for entry into a graduate conservation training program. Conservation
internships are offered for advanced students enrolled in graduate
conservation training programs that require the student to have
a year of such experience.
Research Internships and Fellowships of varying length are available
for undergraduate and graduate students in the appropriate disciplines. |
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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
ARCHIVES (SIA) |
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The Smithsonian Institution Archives offers internships
to students interested in gaining experience in archival methods,
institutional history, oral history, history of science, documentary
editing, and collections management. |
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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
LIBRARIES (SIL) |
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The Smithsonian Institution Libraries offers internship
opportunities to graduate students and library professionals and
to undergraduate students interested in exploring a career in
library and information sciences. Intern assignments, which are
carried out under direct SIL staff supervision, may include a
discrete project or a structured practical experience. Internships
are available in the three divisions of the SIL: Research Services,
Management and Technical Services, and Information Systems. Intern
selections are based on the needs of the SIL and the background,
skills, and interest of the applicant. |
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HORTICULTURE SERVICES DIVISION |
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Horticulture Services Division offers a number of diverse paid and unpaid intern positions year-round that provide practical learning experiences in the many HSD programs including garden maintenance and management, greenhouse production, landscape design, collections management (orchids, garden archives, horticultural artifacts), irrigation, integrated pest management, and educational outreach. Special projects may be added to an intern’s regular duties; they vary greatly and are determined on an individual basis. Any current or recent undergraduate or graduate student majoring in horticulture, landscape architecture, collections management, or other related field are encouraged to apply. |
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ZooGoer
Internships are available for undergraduate and recent graduate
students who possess a strong background in writing, editing,
natural history, and biology or a related field. Interns work
in Friends of the National Zoo's Communications Office, which
publishes ZooGoer magazine and other zoo-related publications,
and handles media relations. Responsibilities include research,
writing, editing, fact checking, photo research, and occasional
administrative tasks. |
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The Office of Contracting and Personal Property Management (OCon&PPM) acquires goods and services, negotiates contracts and agreements, manages the charge card program, and provides leadership in personal property management in support of the objectives and goals of the Smithsonian Institution. Interns in OCon&PPM complete tasks that involve researching and synopsizing for assigned preceptors various Public Laws, regulatory agencies’ requirements and internal policy and procedural issuances. The preceptors will use the information to: determine what impact the various issuances have on acquisitions and personal property management operations; draft reports, updating acquisition and personal property management policies and procedures, and establishing or refining templates for contracts and agreements. Interns shall also be requested to further research regulatory, administrative and office workload issues, and be assigned other office administration, procurement or personal property management related tasks by their preceptors. Interns’ assignments may relate specifically to activities of the immediate office of the Director or one or more of five Divisions.
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Internships in the Office of Development are all in
the field of fundraising and development for the Smithsonian Institution.
We will consider candidates for the following areas:
Donor Relations, Membership, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Planned Giving, Prospect/Donor Research, Information Technology & Database Operations, Online Fundraising, Communications and Development Operations. Contact Bettie McElroy:
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OFFICE OF EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT AND MINORITY AFFAIRS (OEEMA) |
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For more information, please contact 202-275-0151. |
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OFFICE OF EXHIBITS
CENTRAL (OEC) |
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All interns work under the guidance of OEC staff
on current exhibit projects. Interns will be given the opportunity
to strengthen their existing skills, try-out and develop new areas
of exhibit-making, and exercise responsibility, creativity, and
imagination within a supportive, encouraging environment. Internships
are available in the following areas: design, graphics production, model-making,
fabrication, and exhibits administration. |
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OFFICE OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND RELIABILITY (OFMR) |
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The Office of Facilities Management and Reliability (OFMR) operates and maintains the facilities of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., which attract over twenty million visitors each year. OFMR also provides energy management, systems engineering, support services and facilities technology for Smithsonian facilities. The Office of Facilities Management and Reliability (OFMR) accepts current and recently graduated undergraduate and graduate students studying facility management, engineering, business, or other related fields. Selection is based on both an evaluation of the applicant’s application and available positions. |
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OFFICE OF FELLOWSHIPS (OF) |
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Native American Internships
Appointments are offered to Native American students, who are
formally or informally related to a Native American community,
to pursue internship projects related to Native American topics
and using Native American resources at the Smithsonian. Appointments
are spent in residence at the Institution's facilities under the
supervision of Smithsonian research and professional staff members.
Appointments of 10 weeks are available to undergraduate or graduate
students, and provide stipends and a travel allowance. Contact
to the Office of Fellowships for further information. |
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Minority Internships
The Office of Fellowships offers a number of opportunities
to increase participation of minority groups who are underrepresented
in Smithsonian scholarly programs, in the disciplines of research
conducted at the Institution, and in the museum field. Stipend
awards are available for interns to participate in supervised
ongoing research, or museum-related activities for periods of
ten weeks. Minority undergraduate and beginning graduate students
are encouraged to apply. Students should contact the Office of Fellowships for application information. |
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James E. Webb Internship for Minority Undergraduate
Junior, Senior and Graduate Students in Business and Public Administration
This program was established in honor of the late James. E. Webb,
Regent Emeritus and former Administrator of the National Air and
Space Administration (NASA), to promote excellence in the management
of not-for-profit organizations. Internships are offered to U.S.
minority undergraduate junior, seniors and graduate students majoring
in areas of business or public administration. These opportunities
are intended to increase participation of minority groups who
are underrepresented in the management of not-for-profit scientific
and cultural organizations. Interns are placed in offices, museums,
and research institutes throughout the Smithsonian Institution. |
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OFFICE OF THE GENERAL
COUNSEL (OGC) |
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The Office of General Counsel (OGC) protects the legal
interest of the Smithsonian Institution, a trust instrumentality
of the United States. In carrying out that mission, the OGC advises
the Smithsonian Board of Regents, Secretary, Under Secretaries,
museum directors, and other managers on the administration of
the Institution; represents the Smithsonian in litigation and
other adversarial proceedings; issues final determinations on
administrative tort and personal property claims; drafts exhibition,
sponsorship, and licensing agreements; and generally monitors
developments in the law for application to Smithsonian programs.
The OGC is made up of attorneys, whose work covers such diverse
topics as tax, employment discrimination, import/export, federal
appropriations, intellectual property, and environmental law.
Legal interns in the OGC assist the attorneys in all subject
matter areas. They perform traditional case law research, prepare
legal memoranda for use in briefs and motions, review agreements,
survey state law, and research legislative history. When possible,
interns are invited to attend hearings, depositions, and meetings. OGC accepts applications from second and third year law students (or rising 2Ls and 3Ls) for school-term and summer internships. School term interns work an average of 15 hours a week. Summer work a minimum of 10 weeks. Interested applicants should send a resume, transcript, and legal writing sample to Farleigh Earhart by email at earhartf@si.edu or mail to Smithsonian Institution Office of General Counsel, P.O. Box 23286, Washington, DC 20026-3286. (Transcripts need not be official, unofficial transcripts may be submitted electronically.) Applications for fall internships and spring internships should be sent no later than August 1 and November 1, respectively. Applications for summer internships should be sent by February 15.
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OFFICE OF HUMAN
RESOURCES (OHR) |
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For more information about internships, please contact
the Internship Coordinator at 202-275-1102. |
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
INFORMATION OFFICER (OCIO) |
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Internships with this office provide practical experience
leading to the eventual achievement of personal goals of the interns.
Specific interest in computer help desk, electronic mail, programming
disciplines, network desig,n and operations. Applicants should
have a definite interest in and some knowledge of computers. Internships
are available in the folowing divisions: Information Technology
Services, Infrastructure Technologies, and System Engineering. |
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OFFICE OF POLICY
AND ANALYSIS (OP&A) |
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Office of Policy and Analysis Internships are available
to undergraduate and graduate students. An OP&A internship
provides experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative
policy-related studies of major Smithsonian programmatic and administrative
activities. In addition, the office conducts studies of Smithsonian
visitors and program participants. Interns either work as collaborators
with OP&A staff in data collection, analysis, and presentation
of results or undertake independent projects. A social science
related background (management, business, sociology, psychology,
cultural studies, education, etc.) and some coursework in qualitative
or quantitative research methods are helpful. Academic credit
can be arranged. Contact: Zahava D. Doering, E-mail: doeringz@si.edu. |
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OFFICE OF PUBLIC
AFFAIRS (OPA) |
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Assists with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, by
writing press releases, media advisories, and public service announcements,
as well as calling reporters to "pitch" the Folklife
Festival. Other support duties include compiling mailing lists,
faxing and copying press releases, and stuffing press kits. Arranges
interviews with reporters and festival organizers, and escorts
media to various festival sites. Assists in putting together a
publicity report detailing media coverage of the Festival. Also
may be given some writing assignments for the Smithsonian employee
newspaper, the Torch. For more information contact Becky Haberacker, haberackerb@si.edu. |
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OFFICE OF SPONSORED
PROJECTS (OSP) |
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Internships are available in the following areas: accounting, finance, management, public administration, information systems, or liberal arts. For more information about available internships, please see our website: |
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For more information about internships with the Risk
& Asset Management Division, please contact the Internship
Coordinator at 202-633-7147. |
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Smithsonian Affiliations Intern Partnership Program
This program brings students from communities where Smithsonian Affiliate institutions are located to the Smithsonian for professional development and internship experiences. Candidates must go through Smithsonian Affiliate organizations for initial selection. To find an Affiliate institution in your area, please see the list of Smithsonian Affiliates on the Affiliations website. For more information and availability, contact Elizabeth Bugbee, BugbeeE@si.edu. |
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Smithsonian Affiliations Visiting Professional Program
This program brings staff members of Smithsonian Affiliate institutions to the Smithsonian for professional development opportunities. Candidates must be employed by a Smithsonian Affiliate institution. For more information, contact Elizabeth Bugbee, BugbeeE@si.edu. |
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Smithsonian Affiliations National Conference support internship
A limited number of internships for mature undergraduate and graduate students may be available in the area of conference support during the late spring. Before applying please contact the Smithsonian Affiliations Office at BugbeeE@si.edu. |
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THE SMITHSONIAN
ASSOCIATES (TSA) |
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The Smithsonian Associates is the largest integrated membership and educational arm of the Smithsonian. Internships are available to undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates for a wide variety of majors to include: art history, arts management, business, communications, education, English, graphic design, journalism, marketing, museum studies, public affairs, theater, and more. Internships are offered in the winter-spring, fall, and summer. Department assignments are made at the time of selection and are based on the applicant’s expressed desires, education, skills, experience, and career goals as well as the needs of the organization. Intern projects are meaningful, substantive, and are of benefit to the intern, TSA, and the Institution. Please review the information at the website noted below and then contact the Intern Coordinator at: volunof@si.edu for additional information. |
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SMITHSONIAN BUSINESS
VENTURES (SBV) |
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For more information about internships at the museum
shops, catalogues, and retail division, contact Jay Sharp at 202.633.6047 or email sharpj@si.edu. |
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SMITHSONIAN CENTER
FOR EDUCATION AND MUSEUM STUDIES (SCEMS) |
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The mission of the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies is to increase the Smithsonian Institution’s impact as a national educational organization. The Center provides leadership in education at the Smithsonian through hosting www.SmithsonianEducation.org, the gateway to the institution’s educational resources and programs, publishing Smithsonian in Your Classroom, a journal for elementary and middle school educators, offering research opportunities and resources to the museum community, and conducting professional development programs for educators at all levels. The Center has created a long-term alliance with state education officials that has become the basis for several collaborative teacher training and resource development projects in a wide range of subjects. The Center also manages pan-institutional functions such as internships, heritage month celebrations, school tour programming, and the collection and analysis of data on Smithsonian education programs.
Publications and New Media Intern
Research and writing for electronic media (not print) – http://smithsonianeducation.org. Possess strong writing skills; Marketing, Journalism, Writing, English majors. Start and End dates are flexible; Part-time position. Please submit a writing sample in the ESSAY section of the SOLAA system; Select the ‘Website, New Media and Electronic Publications’ project in SOLAA.
Audience Evaluation / Education Outcomes Intern
Implement evaluation projects for education programs across the entire Smithsonian Institution. Assist with different phases of evaluation projects – conceptualization, collection and analysis of data, & report results to different audiences; Statistical analysis and collection and analysis of qualitative data (focus groups and in-depth interviews). Advanced level undergraduate or graduate student with experience and interest in museum and program evaluation. Evaluation, anthropology or sociology background. At least 3 days per week or 20 + hours. Flexible schedule, but at least a 6 month commitment to the project. In the ESSAY section of SOLAA, be sure to describe a work or class project in which you interviewed the public. Select the ‘Audience Research, Interviewing and Evaluation’ project in SOLAA.
Public Programs Intern
Assist Program Managers with a variety of family and adult public and education programs, from planning to implementation to evaluation; Projects include Smithsonian Teacher’s Night, Heritage Month (http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/heritage_month/index.html); Advanced level undergraduate or graduate student with experience and interest in education and public program planning. At least 3 days per week or 20 + hours. Flexible schedule. In the ESSAY section of SOLAA, be sure to describe a work or class project in which you planned an event. Select the ‘Heritage Month, Public and Seminar Programs’ project in SOLAA.
Museum Studies Intern
Assist with a variety of research projects in the Museum Studies Department, including the Smithsonian-wide central internship program (http://intern.si.edu), and projects at http://museumstudies.si.edu. Advanced level undergraduate or graduate student with experience and interest in research and museum studies. At least 2 days per week or 16 + hours. Flexible schedule. In the ESSAY section of SOLAA, be sure to describe a work or class project in which you planned an event or conducted research. Select the ‘Museum Studies’ project in SOLAA.
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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
TRAVELING EXHIBITION SERVICE (SITES) |
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Each year, the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition
Service (SITES) shares the wealth of Smithsonian collections and
research programs with millions of people outside Washington,
D.C. One of the Smithsonian's four national outreach programs,
SITES makes available a wide range of exhibitions about art, science,
and history, which are shown not only in museums but wherever
people live, work, and play: in libraries, science centers, historical
societies, community centers, botanical gardens, schools, and
shopping malls. Unpaid internships are available in the following
departments: Exhibits, Public Relations, and Registrars. |
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NATIONAL AIR AND
SPACE MUSEUM (NASM) |
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Internships are offered during the summer semester
to undergraduate and graduate students studying museology, history,
aviation, space science, photography, journalism, education, aircraft
restoration and preservation, earth and planetary studies, archives,
development, exhibits, public affairs, science, and library disciplines. Applications are accepted yearly in SOLAA (https://solaa.si.edu) from January 15 – February 15 (only) for the Summer program. You will not be able to apply to NASM before 1/15. |
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NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF NATURAL HISTORY (NMNH) |
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Internships are offered in each of the museum's research departments, offices, and specialized units including the Naturalist Center in Loudoun County, Virginia; the Arctic Studies Center in Anchorage, Alaska; and the Smithsonian Marine Station in Fort Pierce, Florida. Project focus and intensity varies greatly and ranges from short-term, part-time appointments to full-time, year-long commitments plus special sessions during winter and spring break. Internships are available for undergraduate or beginning level graduate students, and some advanced placement high school students (must be at least 16 years of age). Areas of study include natural sciences, business ventures, collections management, education and outreach, exhibits and public programs, information technologies, laboratory techniques, media and public affairs, project and program management, science administration, scientific illustration, scientific research, safety and security, and more. |
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Natural History Research Experience (NHRE)
The National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, hosts a world-class research staff and unparalleled scientific research collections. Natural History Research Experience (NHRE) summer internships pair undergraduates with members of the Natural History research and collections staff, providing a hands-on introduction to scientific research. Here is an opportunity for students to engage in an original research project with a scientific mentor from one or more of the scholarly disciplines at the National Museum of Natural History: Anthropology, Botany, Entomology, Invertebrate Zoology, Mineral Science, Paleobiology, Vertebrate Zoology, and Museum Education. Additional activities include behind-the-scenes events and tours at the museum.
The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is located on the National Mall in the heart of Washington DC. The program runs from June 1 to August 6, 2010. Students selected will receive a stipend of $5,000 and housing at a local university. A relocation allowance may also be requested.
Previous research experience is not required, and we encourage applications from ethnic minorities and members of other underrepresented groups. |
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NATIONAL SCIENCE
RESOURCES CENTER (NSRC) |
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The National Science Resources Center (NSRC) provides
leadership, services and products for improving the learning and
teaching of science through three integrated Centers of Excellence:
the Leadership and Assistance for Science Education Reform (LASER)
Center, the Professional Development Center, and the Curriculum
Development Center. Program is for high school, college, and graduate
students interested in improving K-12 science education in the
United States and around the world.
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National Zoological Park (NZP)
The National Zoo offers exciting and unique internships that help participants
reach a range of academic and professional goals.
Internships positions are available from a variety of groups at the Zoo including: exhibits, safety office, veterinary medicine, research, and animal programs.
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ZooGoer
Internships are available for undergraduate and recent graduate students who
possess a strong background in writing, editing, natural history, and biology or
a related field. Interns work in Friends of the National Zoo's Communications
Office, which publishes ZooGoer magazine and other zoo-related publications, and
handles media relations. Responsibilities include research, writing, editing,
fact checking, photo research, and occasional administrative tasks. |
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Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI)
Research internship positions are designed for undergraduate or
beginning graduate students, but are not limited to individuals
in a degree program. Under the guidance of a staff mentor, each
intern will work independently in her or his focus area to complete
a research project and report. Smithsonian National Zoological
Park-Conservation and Research Center offers internships in each
of its major program areas: (1) Conservation Biology, (2) Reproductive
Sciences, and (3) Science Training and Education. Within each
program area, there are various internship projects available. |
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SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL
OBSERVATORY (SAO) |
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The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, offers
summer research positions (9-10-week term) to students currently
enrolled in a program leading to a bachelor's degree. Each intern
works with a scientist on an individual research project. Potential
areas of research include observational and theoretical cosmology,
extragalactic and galactic astronomy, interstellar medium and
star formation, laboratory astrophysics, supernova and supernova
remnants, and planetary science. Also included in the program
are weekly lectures, field trips, and workshops specifically designed
for the participants.
Applicants must be citizens of the U.S. or hold a valid green
card. Graduating seniors are not eligible. Housing, stipend, and
subsidized travel expenses to Cambridge are provided. |
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SMITHSONIAN ENVIRONMENTAL
RESEARCH CENTER (SERC) |
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Internships offer undergraduate and beginning graduate
students an opportunity to conduct individual projects in environmental
studies under the supervision of professional staff members. Intern
projects are offered under the subprograms of Global Change, Landscape
Ecology, Population and Community Ecology, Coastal Ecology, and
Environmental and Ecology Education. Applicants should be currently
enrolled undergraduate or graduate students interested in pursuing
a career in environmental research or education. Recently graduated
students (within six months) are also eligible to apply. Internships
generally last ten to 16 weeks. Limited on-site dormitory space
may be available. |
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SMITHSONIAN TROPICAL
RESEARCH INSTITUTE (STRI) |
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The objective of this program is to enable selected
interns to develop working skills that are pertinent to future
careers in tropical biology. The program is aimed at undergraduate
or early-stage graduate students who have demonstrated potential
for careers in tropical biology. |
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