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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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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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SMITHSONIAN PHOTOGRPAHIC SERVICES (SPS) |
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Intern duties include scanning photographic images and cataloging them into the master DB. This involves digital printing and conversions of photo CD images. Studio Assistant (Photo) interns will assist photographers in studio, special event, or electronic photo assignments. This includes the preparation, execution, and post production of all projects. Studio photography may entail special lighting set-ups. Special events may cover VIPs from around the world. Applicants are encouraged to have their own basic camera equipment, (camera, lenses, and flash). Based on their photographic/computer knowledge, interns will be assigned to any of our four divisions (American History, Natural History, Air & Space or Photo Archives). |
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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 William
Holmes at: |
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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 on available internships
email Karen Otiji at: |
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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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Education Program Assistants
Interns assist Program Managers with education projects, website research, and professional development programs. Projects include website research, online publications, audience evaluation, pan-institutional events, internship program event planning, heritage month programming, and national partnerships. |
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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. |
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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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Research Training Program
This program is a museum-based, in-residence internship exclusively for currently enrolled, English proficient, college-level undergraduate students interested in a career in the biological, geological or anthropological sciences. Students partner with a Smithsonian scientist to investigate a natural history research topic as well as participate in a series of lectures, workshops, demonstrations, behind-the-scenes tours, and field trips that focused on exploring natural history science and developing the skills necessary to become effective researchers. Students, in collaboration with their Smithsonian research advisor, develop and test a scientific hypothesis and communicate the results through written manuscripts plus oral and poster presentations. Research is conducted in-residence at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC utilizing the vast research facilities and collection of the Museum including 126 million natural history specimens. Participants are provided stipend ($3,000), plus housing and travel. Summer only. Application deadline: February 1. |
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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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Conservation and Research Center (CRC)
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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