Development Internships

Are you a student who is considering a career in fundraising?

The Smithsonian’s Office of Development offers internship opportunities that can provide you with an outstanding, real-world foundation for your future career. As an intern, you will work within a specific department, and have the chance to interact with professionals across the Institution.

Undergraduate and graduate internships are offered throughout the year. Academic credit may be arranged through your school.

Internship opportunities are filled as-needed in the following areas:

• Membership
• Communications
• Donor Relations
• Corporate/Foundation Relations
• Prospect/Donor Research
• Planned Giving
• Online Fundraising
• Management Operations

Learn about applying for development internships (pdf).

Read about specific internship opportunities (pdf) in the Office of Development

To apply: click here and select “Office of Development” from the drop down list.

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