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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
This summer internship honors Dick Louie, former associate director
of the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. This
summer internship program is intended as an opportunity for
high school students of Asian descent to gain practical experience
in a museum setting. To be eligible, applicants must be entering
or completing their senior year of high school. Applicants must
live and attend high school in the Washington metropolitan area.
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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. The program is generously funded by the Katzenberger Foundation and administered by the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies. A $5,000 stipend is awarded to the student. The summer internship lasts from June 9, 2008 to August 15, 2008 . The program is open to any U.S. citizen who is enrolled as an undergraduate junior, senior, or equivalent in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution. The applicant must have a declared major or concentration in art history or a related discipline and qualify for federal student aid.
Application Package materials required: Application Form, Financial Aid Certification Form, Resume, Academic Essay, Writing Sample, Academic Transcripts, and 2 Letters of Reference
Application Package deadline: March 14, 2008
To receive an application package, project descriptions, and more information, send an e-mail to: tspinale@si.edu .
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ANACOSTIA COMMUNITY MUSEUM |
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Internships offer opportunities to undergraduate and
graduate students with an interest in African American history
and culture and blacks in the Americas. They are available in
the Registrar’s office and the following departments: research,
exhibits design and production, education, public programs, and
public affairs. |
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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, inocenciog@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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ARCHITECTUAL HISTORY
AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION (AHHP) |
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AHHP internships are offered on an intermittent basis. This internship program is provided for both undergraduates and graduate students. Some previous coursework or experience in art history, architectural history, or historic preservation is required. Internships in architectural history focus on the use of primary research materials. Contact ballaam@si.edu to learn which internship opportunities are available.
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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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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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