[NTA] FW: Amazing Smithsonian Summer Interships
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Link to Internships
http://www.si.edu/ofg/intern.htm
INTERNSHIPS
An internship at the Smithsonian Institution is a prearranged, structured
learning experience scheduled within a specific time frame. The experience must
be relevant to the intern's academic and professional goals, and to research
and museum activities of the Institution. An internship is performed under the
direct supervision of Smithsonian staff.
Internships, for the most part, are arranged individually. Information and
applications may be obtained by contacting the appropriate internship
coordinator. In addition to the information below additional internship
information can be found at http://www.smithsonian.org/interns. Refer to the
listings below for deadlines, addresses and other specific information
regarding various internship programs. Please note: all Smithsonian interns
must be at least 16 years old.
OFFICE OF FELLOWSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS'(OFI) INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS
Minority Internships
The Office of Fellowships and Internships 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
through the Minority Student Awards Program to participate in supervised
on-going 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 and Internships for
application information.
Term: 10 weeks
Deadlines:
Summer (starting June 1) - February 1
Fall (starting October 1) - February 1
Spring (starting February 1) - October 1
Stipend: $550 per week
WWW: http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/MIP/MIPapp.htm
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. Students should contact
the Office of Fellowships and Internships for application information.
Term: 10 weeks
Deadlines:
Summer (to begin after June 1) - February 1
Fall (to begin after October 1) - February 1
Spring (to begin after January 1) - October 1
Stipend: $550 per week
WWW: http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/NAP/NAPapp.htm
James E. Webb Internship for Minority Undergraduate Juniors, Seniors 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.
Term: 10 weeks
Deadlines:
Summer (to begin after June 1) - February 1
Fall (to begin after October 1) - February 1
Spring (to begin after January 1) - October 1
Stipend: $550 per week
WWW: http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/WEBB/WEBBapp.htm
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, DC. The program is
generously funded by the Katzenberger Foundation and administered by the Office
of Fellowships and Internships. Six internships are offered each summer and
located in Washington, DC, at the Smithsonian's art museums and archives.
Applicants must meet these eligibility requirements: open only to US citizens;
must be enrolled as undergraduate juniors, seniors, or equivalent, in a degree
granting program at an accredited institution; must be declared as an art
history major, concentration, or related discipline; must qualify for federal
student aid. A final summary report is required upon completion of the
internship.
Term: 10 weeks, full-time, summer only
Deadline: March 1
Stipend: $550 per week
Contact:
Office of Fellowships and Internships, Smithsonian Institution, 470 L'Enfant
Plaza, Suite 7102, MRC 902
PO Box 37012, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-7070
E-mail: siofg@xxxxxx<mailto:siofg@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/KFAH/KFAHapp.htm
OTHER INTERNSHIPS
ANACOSTIA COMMUNITY MUSEUM (ACM)
The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum documents and interprets the
effect of historical and contemporary social and cultural issues on
communities. Established in 1967 as the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, it
served first as a Smithsonian outreach museum situated in one of the District
of Columbia's largely African American neighborhoods and later evolved into a
museum documenting, preserving and interpreting African American history from
local and community history perspectives.
In 2006, the name of the institution was changed to the Anacostia Community
Museum to reflect the expansion from ethnic themes and issues to broader
cultural issues that resonate within communities worldwide. The mission of the
Anacostia Community Museum is to challenge perceptions, broaden perspectives,
generate new knowledge, and deepen understanding about the ever-changing
concepts and realities of "community."
To this end, the museum works with community organizations, neighborhood
groups, civic organizations and other groups around the country to identify,
document and preserve materials of historical importance and to develop
community self-studies; with churches, mosques, and other religious
institutions to preserve and document their histories. Other major initiatives
include the Museum Academy, which develops models for educational programs and
curricula using the collections of the Anacostia Community Museum and the wider
Smithsonian Institution; and the museum's RFP exhibition program, which works
with community groups, artists, and other non-traditional curators to develop
exhibitions for the museum's galleries.
The museum's programmatic objectives are flexible enough to encourage the
creation of projects tailored to students' interests and needs, while also
allowing for a challenging experience and effective results that may be
measured by standards of traditional scholarship. Included are opportunities to
develop and engage in oral history projects, regional history, community
history, and art and cultural history. Under the supervision of museum staff,
there is also the opportunity to engage in curriculum development projects.
The museum's permanent collection and archives offer scholars interested in
African American material culture excellent opportunities for research and
professional development. Internships are also available in the fields of
Special Events, Public Relations, and Graphic Arts.
Applications will be considered and accepted based on staff availability and
museum schedules. The Museum internship coordinator must be consulted prior to
application submission.
Stipend: No
Contact: Anthony Angelo Gualtieri, Internship Coordinator
Phone: (202) 633-4826
Fax: (202) 287-3183
Email: gualtieria@xxxxxx <mailto:gualtieria@xxxxxx>
WWW:
http://anacostia.si.edu/exhibits/Get_Involved/Interns_Fellows.htm
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ARCHIVES OF AMERICAN ART (AAA)
The Archives of American Art collects the personal papers of American artists,
art dealers, critics, and others concerned with American art. 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.
Term: Variable, ten weeks or more
Deadlines: Applications considered year-round
Stipend: No
Contact:
Marisa Bourgoin, Archives of American Art, PO Box 37012, Victor Bldg., Suite
2200,
MRC 937, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Email: bourgoinm@xxxxxx <mailto:bourgoinm@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://www.aaa.si.edu/aboutus/opportunities
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CENTER FOR FOLKLIFE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE (CFCH)
Internships are offered year-round in the fields of folklore, cultural
anthropology, and ethnomusicology of the United States and other countries.
Internships are open to anyone looking to further their academic and/or career
goals in these, or related, areas. Intern projects often center around research
for, design and production of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Smithsonian
Folkways Recordings, the Folklife Archive, educational outreach projects, web
production and web content creation, or video projects.
Term: 6 weeks to 1 year, full- or part-time
Stipend: No
Deadline: Considered year-round; deadline for summer internships
is March 15th
Contact:
Arlene Reiniger, Smithsonian Institution, Center for Folklife and Cultural
Heritage,
PO Box 37012, MRC 520, 600 Maryland Ave., SW, Suite 2001, Washington, DC
20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-6443
Fax: (202) 633-6476
Email: reinigera@xxxxxx <mailto:reinigera@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://www.folklife.si.edu/join_us/internships.aspx
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COOPER-HEWITT, NATIONAL DESIGN MUSEUM (CHNDM)
While Cooper-Hewitt is undergoing a major expansion and renovation of its
campus and buildings, we regret that we will not be able to accept interns from
2009-2012. Please check our website for updates and new application dates.
Internships offer hands-on learning opportunities for students from around the
globe to experience the museum work environment. Interns are teamed with staff
mentors and work on projects like Summer Design Institute, exhibition research,
grant writing, and collections cataloguing. The internship program encourages
promising students of art history, architectural history, museum studies,
museum education, and design to explore museum careers.
This program acquaints participants with the programs, policies, procedures,
and operations of Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum and of museums in
general. Interns are assigned to specific curatorial, educational, or
administrative departments where they assist on special research or exhibition
projects and participate in daily museum activities.
WWW:
http://cooperhewitt.org/EDU/internships.asp
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FREER GALLERY OF ART AND ARTHUR M. SACKLER GALLERY (FGA/AMSG)
The Richard Louie Memorial Internship for High School Students of Asian Descent
This summer internship honors Richard Louie, former Associate Director of the
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. The program is intended as
an opportunity for high school students of Asian descent to gain practical
experience in a museum setting.
Eligibility:
Applicants must: Be enrolled in high school (Including recently graduated
seniors for the term immediately following their graduation, i.e. students
graduating in spring 2009 may apply for the summer 2009 term). Be sixteen years
or older. Be of Asian descent.
Deadline: For each internship term, applications must be submitted
electronically by the
following dates: Winter/Spring term: November 15; Summer: March 15; Fall: July
15
Stipend: Yes
Contact: Please submit all application materials via the SOLAA system.
Phone: 202-633-0466
E-mail: asiainternship@xxxxxx<mailto:asiainternship@xxxxxx>
WWW:
http://www.asia.si.edu/research/richardlouie.asp<http://www.asia.si.edu/research/richardlouie.asp>
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Unpaid Internships
The Freer Gallery of Art, along with its sister museum, the Arthur M. Sackler
Gallery, are the national museums of Asian art at the Smithsonian Institution
and are jointly administered. The Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler
Gallery house one of the most distinguished collections of Asian art in the
world today, as well as the largest collection of work by James McNeill
Whistler. The Galleries support advanced research and disseminates the results
through exhibitions and publications. Internships are available to high school,
undergraduate, and graduate students for special projects and general
departmental work in the following departments. Administration/Finance/Human
Resources; Archives; Conservation and Scientific Research; Collections
Management (Registrar); Curatorial; Education and Public Programs; Exhibition
Management; Information Technology; Publications; Design and Production;
Library; Membership and Development; Photography; Public Affairs and Marketing;
Rights and Reproductions; and Museum Shops.
For each internship term, applications must be submitted electronically by the
following dates:
Winter/Spring term: November 15; Summer: March 15; Fall: July 15
Stipend: No
Contact: Please submit all application materials via the SOLAA
system.
Phone: 202-633-0466
E-mail: asiainternship@xxxxxx<mailto:asiainternship@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://www.asia.si.edu/research/internships.asp
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HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN (HMSG)
Each year a number of undergraduate and graduate internships are available at
the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Internships are offered during the
summer, spring, and fall/winter semesters, and academic credit may be arranged
through the intern's school. International students are encouraged to apply.
While internships are unpaid appointments, they provide an excellent foundation
for future museum work or art-related careers.
Departments that offer internships include: Curatorial Division, Education
Department, Exhibition and Design Department, Conservation Department,
Communications and Marketing, Development. Applicants should have 15 semester
hours of art history or equivalent academic preparation, with a grade point
average of 3.25 for undergraduates and 3.5 for graduate students. A
specialization in modern and contemporary art history is helpful.
For application requirements and more information go to
http://hirshhorn.si.edu/info/columns.asp?key=91
Term: 1 - 2 semesters
Deadlines: Fall - June 1st, Spring - November 1st, Summer - February 1st
Stipend: No
Contact:
Intern Coordinator, Smithsonian Institution, PO Box 37012 MRC 350, Hirshhorn
Museum and
Sculpture Garden, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-4674, M-F
E-mail: hmsgeducation@xxxxxx<mailto:hmsgeducation@xxxxxx>
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INTERNATIONAL CENTER (IC)
The International Center serves as a home for several independent units that
foster the Smithsonian's international activities, and organize various types
of international programs that are not ordinarily undertaken elsewhere within
the Institution. Internships are created as the need arises, in connection with
the development of specific projects by the various units. International Center
units include the Office of International Relations, the International Gallery,
the Smithsonian Institution Monitoring and Assessment of Biodiversity Program,
and the Washington office of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Some
of these units occasionally have projects suitable for interns to work on;
others rarely do. Thus, internship opportunities in the Center do not exist
year-round or necessarily during the summer, but occur at random and sporadic
intervals. Applications will be considered from graduate students and
undergraduates in their junior or senior years of college. Typical intern
duties include research, writing, editing, scheduling, archiving, database
management and light office work.
Term: Minimum of two months
Applications: Considered year-round
Stipend: No
Contact:
Internship Coordinator, International Center, Quad 3123, Smithsonian Institution
PO Box 37012, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-4795
Fax: (202) 786-2557
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MUSEUM CONSERVATION INSTITUTE (MCI)
Summer internships are offered to students enrolled in graduate conservation
training programs or those with equivalent education and experience.
Term: 10 weeks (June to mid-August)
Applications: Submission deadline April 1st
Stipend: Yes*
Conservation internships are offered for advanced students enrolled in graduate
conservation training programs that require the student to have a year of such
experience.
Term: 1 academic year
Applications: Submission deadline February 1st
Stipend: Yes*
Research Internships and Fellowships of varying length are available for
undergraduate and graduate students in the appropriate disciplines.
Term: Minimum of 3 months
Applications: Considered year-round
Stipend: Yes*
Contact:
Internship/Fellowship Coordinator; Museum Conservation Institute, Smithsonian
Institution
4210 Silver Hill Road; Suitland, MD 20746
Phone: (301)238-1236
*Financial assistance is sometimes available on a very limited basis.
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NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM (NASM)
Internships are offered during the summer semester to undergraduate and
graduate students studying interactive media, museology, history, aviation,
space science, budget and finance, architecture and engineering, graphic
design, photography, journalism, education, aircraft restoration and
preservation, earth and planetary studies, archives, development, exhibits,
public affairs, science and library disciplines.
Term: Minimum 10 weeks.
Deadline: Summer February 15th
Stipend: Yes
Contact:
Myra Banks-Smith, Student Services Coordinator, Educational Services
Department, National Air and Space Museum, Room P700, Smithsonian Institution,
Washington, DC 20560-0305
Phone: (202) 633-2542, M-F
WWW: http://www.nasm.si.edu/getinvolved/intern/index.cfm
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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART (NMAfA)
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:
administration, conservation, curatorial, development, education, exhibits,
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.
Under the supervision of a staff member, an intern works for a minimum of 10
weeks, 20 hours per week.
Deadline: Year-round
Stipend: No
Contact:
Frank Esposito, Intern Coordinator , National Museum of African Art, MRC 708 PO
Box 37012,
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-4652 M-F
Fax: (202) 357-4879
TTY: (202) 357-4814, M-F
Email: MonstedK@xxxxxx<mailto:MonstedK@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://africa.si.edu/about/internships.html
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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY (NMAH)
Internship Program
The National Museum of American History offers internships to upperclass
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; design and graphics; jazz history
and public programming; public relations and communications; museum management;
music history and programming; education and public programs production;
textile and paper conservation. For additional information on these internships
and application procedures, visit:
http://americanhistory.si.edu/getinvolved/internprog.cfm
Term: Part time (20 hour/week minimum required)
or full time; minimum of 2 months
Stipend: No
Deadline:
Fall (October - December) July 1
Spring (January - May) October 15
Summer (June - September) February 1
Contact:
Intern/Fellows Manager, National Museum of American History,
Smithsonian Institution, MRC 605 PO Box 37012, Washington, DC 20560-0605
Phone: (202) 633-3556, M-F
TTY: (202) 357-1563, M-F
Email: nmahintern@xxxxxx <mailto:nmahintern@xxxxxx>
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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN (NMAI)
Internship Program
The Internship Program provides educational opportunities for students
interested in the museum profession and related programming. Interns complete
projects using the resources of the NMAI and other Smithsonian offices.
Internships are an opportunity to learn about the museum's collections,
exhibitions, and programs and meet professionals in the museum field.
Term(s): Minimum 6 weeks maximum 15 weeks
Stipend: Limited funding $3000-$4000/ten week
Deadlines(s):
November 20th for Spring starting third full week of March
February 6th for Summer starting first full week of June
July 12th for Fall starting last full week of September
*If dates given fall on a weekend or holiday, the actual deadline will be the
first workday after the given date.
Contact: Jill Norwood, 4220 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746
Phone: 202-633-6645
Email: norwoodj@xxxxxx <mailto:norwoodj@xxxxxx>
WWW: www.americanindian.si.edu<http://www.americanindian.si.edu>
Conservation Internship Program
The Conservation Department of the National Museum of the American Indian
offers 10-week summer internships funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Experience gained in the internship is relevant to the care, preservation, and
conservation of the museum's collection.
Education level: Currently enrolled in a conservation training program or
recent graduate.
Areas of study: Organic and inorganic materials, archaeology and ethnographic
collections, objects and textiles.
Location: The internship is located at the Cultural Resources Center
in Suitland, Maryland.
Term: Summer only - 10 weeks
Stipend: Yes
Deadline: February 1
Contact:
Marian Kaminitz, Head of the Conservation Department, NMAI Cultural Resources
Center,
4220 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746
Phone: (301) 238-1415
Fax: (301) 238-3201
Email:
kaminitzm@xxxxxx<mailto:kaminitzm@xxxxxx>
For more information, please visit:
http://americanindian.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=collections&second=conserv&third=training#andrew
Conservation Department Program
The Conservation Department of the National Museum of the American Indian
offers a six-month pre-program internship to individuals committed to pursuing
a graduate level degree in a conservation program. Experience gained in the
internship is relevant to the care, preservation, and conservation of the
museum's collection. The intern has an opportunity to include treatments and
projects worked on during the year in a portfolio for application to a graduate
conservation training program.
Education level:
Baccalaureate degree required. Pre-requisites for admission to the graduate
program such as inorganic and organic chemistry highly recommended.
Areas of study: Organic and inorganic materials, archaeology and
ethnographic collections, objects and textiles.
Location: The internship is located at the Cultural Resources
Center in Suitland, Maryland.
Term: 6 months
Stipend: Yes
Deadline: February 15th for an internship to start the following
fall
Contact:
Marian Kaminitz, Head of the Conservation Department, NMAI Cultural Resources
Center,
4220 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746
Phone: (301) 238-1415
Fax: (301) 238-3201
Email:
kaminitzm@xxxxxx<mailto:kaminitzm@xxxxxx>
For more information, please visit:
http://americanindian.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=collections&second=conserv&third=training#ctpi
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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (NMNH)
Natural History Internship Program
The National Museum of Natural History offers internships in each of its
research departments, offices, and specialized units with emphasis on current
activities of the staff. Each year more than 300 students engage in internships
at NMNH with appointments varying from one month to one year. Project focus and
intensity varies greatly. Positions range from short-term, part-time
appointments to full-time year-long commitments. Interns are placed throughout
the Museum including administration, information technologies, business
ventures, and public affairs, as well within the scientific units. Students
interested in placement through the general internship program are encouraged
to contact the project sponsor directly using the contact information (phone
and e-mail) provided in the project listing to discuss details, availability,
and potential placement. For an up-to-date listing of available projects visit:
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/rtp/other_opps/internship_projects.html.
Term: Open
Stipend: None
Deadline: Accepted year around. There is no formal application,
review or notification date.
Contact:
Mary Sangrey, Head, Office of Academic Services, NHB MRC 106, Room 61, PO Box
37102,
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-4548
Fax: (202) 633-0153
Email: sangreym@xxxxxx <mailto:sangreym@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://www.nmnh.edu/rtp/other_opps/
Alternative Spring Break Program
The Alternative Spring Break Program (ASB) provides college-level undergraduate
and graduate students an opportunity to join week-long internship projects in a
wide variety of professional settings throughout the NMNH community. The goal
is to place interested and motivated undergraduate and graduate students,
during the week of their spring break, in a professional work environment at
the National Museum of Natural History where they can:
- Gain practical experience by working in a professional museum setting
- Develop new skills by learning from NMNH professionals
- Provide a service to the organization by contributing their time and talents
- Create professional partnerships
- Pursue their fields of interest related, or not, to their current profession
Project focus and intensity varies greatly. Participants are expected to be
in-residence at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in
Washington, DC during their participation in the program. No financial
assistance, housing, or travel allowance is provided as part of the program.
Term: 1 week
Stipend: None
Deadline: Two weeks prior to the anticipated start date
Contact:
Mary Sangrey, Head, Office of Academic Services, NHB MRC 106, Room 61, PO Box
37102,
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-4548
Fax: (202) 633-0153
Email: sangreym@xxxxxx <mailto:sangreym@xxxxxx>
WWW:
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/rtp/other_opps/alternative_spring_break.html
Alternative Winter Break Program
The Alternative Winter Break Program provides an opportunity for college-level
undergraduate and graduate students located in the DC area during the winter
break (generally January) to spend time at the Museum contributing to the
on-going activities of the NMNH community. Project focus and intensity varies
greatly. Participants are expected to be in-residence at the Smithsonian's
National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC during their participation
in the program.
Term: 1-5 weeks
Stipend: None
Deadline: Two weeks prior to the anticipated start date
Contact:
Mary Sangrey, Head, Office of Academic Services, NHB MRC 106, Room 61, PO Box
37102,
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-4548
Fax: (202) 633-0153
Email: sangreym@xxxxxx <mailto:sangreym@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://
www.nmnh.si.edu/rtp/other_opps/alternative_winter_break.html
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Natural History Research Experiences
Natural History Research Experiences (NHRE) summer internships pair
undergraduates with members of the Natural History research and collections
staff, providing a hands-on introduction to scientific research. NHRE
internships offer the 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
tours and lectures at the museum.
As part of the application procedure, students will need to identify a field of
interest and/or specific individuals with whom they are interested in working.
Information about research areas and staff directories can be found through the
department websites. Students can also browse project archives from previous
years for inspiration. Students selected for placement in the NHRE program will
be given full details about the specific research mentor, department, and
project(s) available to them, at which point they can accept or reject the
internship offer.
The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is located on the National Mall
in the heart of Washington, DC. Students selected will receive a stipend and
housing at a local university. A relocation allowance may also be available.
Previous research experience is not required and we encourage applications from
ethnic minorities and members of other underrepresented groups.
Term: 10 weeks (May-August)
Stipend: $5,000
Deadline: Early February
Contact: Virginia Power, Program Administrator
Phone: (202) 633-1055
Email: powerv@xxxxxx <mailto:powerv@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://www.mnh.si.edu/NHRE/
Arctic Studies Center Internship Program - Anchorage, Alaska
The Alaska Office of the Arctic Studies Center, National Museum of Natural
History, is accepting applications for archaeology and anthropology internship
positions for the Living Our Cultures, Sharing Our Heritage: The First Peoples
of Alaska exhibition at the Anchorage Museum. At the Arctic Studies Center,
Native peoples, scholars and museum associates work together on a broad range
of collaborative research, exhibitions and education programs. The types of
internship projects available in 2012 include:
1) Public Programs: organize and present public programs including Alaska
Native community workshops, gallery presentations, and Native artist events.
Available in the spring, summer, and fall to juniors, seniors, and graduate
students only.
2) Documentary Film: film, edit and produce finished films documenting cultural
and linguistic workshops, Native consultations, Native artist events, and other
public events. Available in the spring and fall to graduate students only.
3) Education: create educational materials and programming for the Living Our
Cultures exhibition. Available in the spring and fall to juniors, seniors, and
graduate students only.
4) Archaeological Research: conduct archaeological and oral historical
fieldwork in coastal southern Alaska. Available in the summer to graduate
students only.
Applications for all internships should be sent to the contact below and
include a CV and cover letter, stating the position and dates you are applying
for.
Term(s): Varies (see above)
Stipend:
None, but students are encouraged to visit the Smithsonian Office of
Fellowships and Internships website
www.si.edu/research+study<http://www.si.edu/research+study> for information on
awards available through the Smithsonian Institution.
Deadline(s):
Accepted year around (unless applying for funding through Office of Fellowships
and Internships, then those deadlines apply)
Contact:
Dawn Biddison, Assistant Curator, Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center, 625 C
Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Email: <mailto:crowella@xxxxxx>
BiddisonD@xxxxxx<mailto:BiddisonD@xxxxxx> <mailto:crowella@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://www.mnh.si.edu/arctic/html/about_internship.html
Smithsonian Marine Station Internship Program - Fort Pierce, Florida
The Smithsonian Marine Station (SMS) is a research center specializing in
marine biodiversity and ecosystems of Florida. Research focuses on the Indian
River Lagoon and the offshore waters of Florida's east central coast, with
comparative studies throughout coastal Florida. Internship opportunities are
available to students seeking to contribute their time and energy toward the
activities of the Station. Internship appointments vary from one month to one
year. Project focus and intensity varies greatly. Positions range from
short-term, part-time appointments to full-time year-long commitments.
Term(s): Open
Stipend: None
Deadline(s): Accepted year around
Contact: Joan Kaminski, 701 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL
34949
Phone: (772) 462-0977
Fax: (772) 461-8154
Email: kaminski@xxxxxx<mailto:kaminski@xxxxxx>
Youth Engagement through Science (YES) Program
The Youth Engagement though Science (YES!) program engages 15-25 rising high
school sophomores and juniors from the Washington DC area in exciting
internships at the National Museum of Natural History. During 6 weeks in the
summer, interns work on meaningful research projects and venture
behind-the-scenes into the Museum's vast research collections. Participants
acquired valuable technological skills and enhanced their written and verbal
communication skills through guided workshops. At the end of the summer
session, YES! interns are challenged to create educational activities for
museum visitors, combining their research and science education skills. In the
fall, participants continue with their educational and career development by
participating in college preparatory activities.
Term: May - November
Stipend: Yes
Deadline: April
Contact:
Elio Cruz, P.O. Box 37012, Education & Outreach, MRC #158, Washington, DC
20013-7012
Phone: 202-633-0815
Email: yesprogram@xxxxxx <mailto:yesprogram@xxxxxx>
WWW:
http://www.mnh.si.edu/education/yes/index.html<http://www.mnh.si.edu/education/yes/index.html>
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NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY (NPG)
Generations of remarkable Americans are kept in the company of their fellow
citizens at the National Portrait Gallery. The Gallery presents the wonderful
diversity of individuals who have left-and are leaving-their mark on our
country and our culture. Through the visual and performing arts, we celebrate
American leaders, artists, activists, and icons of pop culture. They all link
us to our past, our present, and our future.
The National Portrait Gallery, as part of the Smithsonian Institution, offers
formal internships to qualified applicants. A Smithsonian internship is a
prearranged, structured learning experience that should be relevant both to the
intern's academic and professional goals and to the professional disciplines
represented at the Smithsonian.
Various departments at the National Portrait Gallery sponsor interns throughout
the year. The availability of internships is dependent upon departmental
projects and staff needs, as well as the background, skills, and interest of
the applicant; a full listing of opportunities may be found on our website.
Projects are based on needs of the department and are agreed upon by the mutual
consent of the intern candidate and his or her supervisor. Please see our
website to explore the National Portrait Gallery's departments and how to apply.
Term: Part-time or full-time; minimum of 3 months. Internships of shorter
duration may be considered on an individual basis.
Stipend: None
Deadline: Considered year-round; Summer application deadline: March 1st
Contact:
Intern Program Manager, National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, PO
Box 37012, MRC 973, Victor Building - Suite 4100, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-8508
Fax: (202) 633-8521
Email: NPGInterns@xxxxxx<mailto:NPGInterns@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://npg.si.edu/education/internships.html
<http://npg.si.edu/education/internships.html>
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NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM (NPM)
Museum-wide Internship Program
The National Postal Museum showcases one of the largest and most comprehensive
collections of stamps and philatelic materials in the world. The museum houses
six major galleries that highlight a range of topics, from the earliest history
of the mail and its rapid growth as a modern enterprise, to the art of letter
writing and the beauty and lore of stamps.
Areas of study:
American studies, postal history, transportation history, philately, education,
exhibits, collections management, public affairs available to undergraduate and
graduate students.
Stipend: None
Deadline: Accepted year round
Term: Determined for each position
Contact:
Motoko Hioki, Intern Coordinator, National Postal Museum, Education Department,
Smithsonian Institution, PO Box 37012 MRC 570, Washington, DC 20013-7012,
Phone: (202) 633-5535
Fax: (202) 633-9393
Email: hiokim@xxxxxx<mailto:hiokim@xxxxxx>
WWW:
http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/involved/7c_internships.html
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NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK (NZP)
The Smithsonian's National Zoological Park is one of the world's leading
institutions in conservation biology research. Within the NZP, the Smithsonian
Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) acts as an umbrella research organization
for the Smithsonian's global effort to conserve species and train future
generations of conservationists. The Institute consists of six centers: The
Center for Animal Care Science, the Conservation Ecology Center, the Center for
Conservation Education and Sustainability, the Center for Conservation and
Evolutionary Genetics, the Migratory Bird Center, and the Center for Species
Survival. This research encompasses a broad array of subjects including ecology
and biodiversity monitoring, reproduction and animal health, genetic diversity
and systematics, and nutrition and geographic information systems. NZP staff
members are involved in groundbreaking research contributing to the
conservation of endangered species and ecosystems locally, nationally, and
around the world. The objective of our research programs is to develop
long-term, collaborative conservation initiatives that utilize the diverse
array of scientific, cultural, and political tools to understand and protect
species and their ecosystems. Its efforts support one of the four main goals of
the Smithsonian's new strategic plan, which advances "understanding and
sustaining a biodiverse planet".
Internship opportunities at the NZP were established with the understanding
that gaining professional experience in the field of conservation biology is an
ongoing process, and is necessary for advancement in studies and career
development. Research internship positions are designed for undergraduate or
beginning graduate students, but are not limited to individuals in a degree
program.
Additionally, the NZP is supported by its dedicated non-profit partner 'Friends
of the National Zoo'(FONZ). FONZ supports the Zoo in fulfilling its goal of
excellence in animal care, science, sustainability, and education. One way that
FONZ does this is by offering internships to undergraduate and recent college
graduates.
The NZP, SCBI and FONZ offer internships in each of their major program areas:
* Conservation Biology
* Communications and Marketing
* Public Affairs
* Planning and Strategic Initiatives
* Reproductive Sciences
* Science Training and Education
* Veterinary Medicine
Under the guidance of a staff mentor, each intern will work independently in
their focus area to complete a research project and report. Interns are placed
at all three NZP facilities: The Washington DC National Zoo, the Smithsonian
Mall, and the SCBI headquarters in Front Royal, Virginia.
For more information about the internship opportunities and to view a list of
current projects and their availability, visit the NZP website at
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/UndergradInternships/.
Genetics Laboratory Internship Program
The Genetics Laboratory of the Center for Conservation and Evolutionary
Genetics, SCBI, uses molecular genetic methods in support of studies in
systematics, population genetics, and behavioral ecology. Much of the research
is directly applicable to concerns of conservation biology, and relevant to
endangered species and biodiversity issues. Staff members of the laboratory
have developed skills in DNA analysis from suboptimal materials (i.e.,
"ancient" DNA from subfossils and museum specimens and from noninvasively
collected samples such as scats or shed hair). Many projects also involve
infectious disease, including genetic analyses of a wide range of pathogens,
vectors and hosts. The lab utilizes many standard methods in molecular biology,
such as DNA sequencing and fragment (microsatellite) analysis, but also has
developing skills in next generation sequencing of DNA and RNA, and the
statistical analyses of these data.
Term(s): Open
Stipend: None
Deadline(s): Accepted year around
Contact:
Robert Fleischer, Head, Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics, 3000
Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20008-2531
Email: fleischer@xxxxxx<mailto:fleischer@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/CCEG/default.cfm
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OFFICE OF ACCESSIBILITY (OA) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SMITHSONIAN CENTER FOR
EDUCATION AND MUSEUM STUDIES (SCEMS)
Access to Opportunities - Smithsonian Internship Program for People with
Disabilities
Provides paid internship opportunities annually at the Smithsonian for people
with disabilities. Applicants who are in college or graduate school, or who
have graduated within the last 6 months are invited to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
- The program is open to United States citizens (or permanent residents);
recruitment is mainly from the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.
- Declared academic major, concentration, or discipline related to the
internship (i.e. someone applying for a history internship, must be a history
major, etc.)
- Enrolled as an undergraduate Junior, Senior, or equivalent in a degree
granting program, at an accredited institution (*Just-graduated seniors are
eligible to apply, provided their undergraduate graduation date was 6 months
before the program start date.) Graduate students will be considered on a
case-by-case basis.
Applications should be made online using the Smithsonian Online Application
System: https://solaa.si.edu
Application Materials
- Application
- Resume
- Academic essay: 2 pages describing how academic goals, qualifications, and
career aspirations relate to the internship at the Smithsonian Institution.
- Unofficial academic transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- 2 Letters of recommendation from professors or teachers; if preferred, a
reference can e-mail the letter directly to
tspinale@xxxxxx<mailto:tspinale@xxxxxx>.
Term(s):
Internship appointment tenure dates will vary based upon student availability
and supervisor need. General cycles are summer (mid-May through mid-August)
and fall (mid-September through mid-December). The Smithsonian facilities for
this program will be located in Washington, D.C., suburban Maryland, and
Virginia.
Stipend: Up to $4,500 (pro-rated based upon hours)
Deadline(s):
Application materials must be received by March 15th of the cycle year.
Applications received before March 15th are given priority consideration;
Applications received after the deadline are reviewed on a case-by-case,
rolling basis subject to available funds.
Contact:
Krista Flores, Program Specialist, Office of Accessibility,
(floresk@xxxxxx<mailto:floresk@xxxxxx>), 202-633-4340 or Tracie Spinale,
Program Manager, Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies (SCEMS)
(tspinale@xxxxxx<mailto:tspinale@xxxxxx>).
WWW: http://museumstudies.si.edu/Intern/AccessInternship.html
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (OCIO)
The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) provides the Smithsonian's
central computing and telecommunications services; provides leadership in
information technology throughout the Institution in support of systems
planning and development, communications, and computer-related training; and
provides policy and guidance to ensure the integrity and security of
Institutional automated data.
Internship Programs & Requirements
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 design
and operations. Applicants should have a definite interest in and some
knowledge of computers.
Information Technology Services Division
Interns participate and assist staff with products and services to include
technical training, computer help desk, electronic mail and technical support
for the Institution's World Wide Web Site, www.si.edu. This division also
operates facilities for hands-on training, document and image scanning, and
multi-media product development.
Infrastructure Technologies Division
Interns in the division have the opportunity to provide foundation computing
capabilities, technical support to several mainframe computer systems, network
servers operated by OCIO on behalf of offices within the Institution.
System Engineering Division
Interns will provide central support for the applications systems at the
Institution which include acquiring and or developing, deploying and
maintaining application systems, providing leadership and guidance in data
administration both Institution-wide and in the International Museum Community.
Applicants are reviewed by the OCIO Intern Coordinator and division managers.
Selected intern(s) are notified by the coordinator. There are no deadlines; the
office accepts applications throughout the year.
Contact:
Vickie Cattaneo, Intern Coordinator, Smithsonian Institution, Office of the
Chief Information Officer (OCIO), 380 Herndon Parkway, MRC 1010, Herndon, VA.
20170
Phone: (202) 633-8486
Fax: (202) 312-2810
Email: cattaneov@xxxxxx<mailto:cattaneov@xxxxxx>
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OFFICE OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND MINORITY AFFAIRS (OEEMA)
The Office of Equal Employment and Minority Affairs (OEEMA) directs, oversees,
facilitates, and reports on all aspects of equal opportunity in the Smithsonian
Institution's employment and business relationships while ensuring compliance
with regulatory guidelines and Institutional policies. Students applying for
OEEMA internships must possess analytical and writing skills, the ability to
conduct research, and a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office 2007 software
package.
Location: Washington DC
Term: 10 weeks, 40 hours/week
Stipend: Unpaid
Deadline: March 24
Contact:
Internship Coordinator, Office of Equal Employment & Minority Affairs, 600
Maryland Avenue SW, Suite 2091, Capital Gallery, MRC 521, PO Box 37012,
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-6417
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OFFICE OF EXHIBITS CENTRAL (OEC)
The Office of Exhibits Central supports Smithsonian museums and units in all
aspects of exhibition design and production. All interns work under the
guidance of OEC staff on current exhibit projects. OEC is organized into six
units: design/editing, graphics, fabrication, model-making, project management,
and administration. OEC projects are assigned to a project manager, who works
with unit supervisors to assemble a team that works closely with clients to
design and produce exhibits in accordance with the client's need. Interns are
assigned to work on tasks appropriate to their qualifications and talents.
Interns at OEC have the opportunity to exercise and strengthen their existing
skills, to try-out and develop new exhibit design and production skills, and to
exercise responsibility, creativity, and imagination within a supportive,
encouraging environment.
Design - Design interns should have experience in graphic layout, typography,
and design and should be able to prepare scaled architectural drawings.
Background in fine arts and museum studies also acceptable. Should be able to
prepare hand-drawn or computer-generated presentation sketches. Knowledge of
Illustrator, Photoshop, QuarkXpress, and Vector Works a plus. Applicants for a
design internship should prepare a portfolio showing examples of their design
work.
Graphics - Graphics interns will aid in the production of exhibition graphic
elements. Tasks may include interpreting and implementing drawings and layouts,
photo mounting, archival matting and framing, vinyl lettering, banner
production, mounting and laminating digital prints, mounting and cutting
exhibit labels, digital printing, desktop publishing and/or computer
illustrating, using applications such as Adobe Illustrator and PhotoShop.
Model Shop - Model-making interns should know how to use hand tools and power
machinery and have art or shop experience. Tasks may include making models,
dioramas, mannequins, and replicas, and fabricating custom mounts and brackets.
Interns may gain knowledge with three dimensional software modeling programs,
such as Rhino and Zbrush, and three Dimensional scanning and printing.
Fabrication - Fabrication interns should have basic carpentry skills and be
able to lift and move heavy loads on occasion. Tasks may include cabinetry,
sheet plastics work, painting and staining, crate construction, artifact
packing, and exhibit installation.
Project Management - Project management interns should have some business
experience and/or a background in museum studies. Tasks may include compiling
and analyzing information for inventory, budgets, and scheduling. Interns will
attend project and office administrative meetings, and may assist with the
administration of project documentation.
Contact:
Tim Smith, Internship Coordinator, Office of Exhibits Central, Smithsonian
Institution, 3400 Pennsy Drive, Landover, MD 20785
http://www.si.edu/exbcent/interns.html
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OFFICE OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND RELIABILITY (OFMR)
Facility Management Internship
The Facility Management internship affords undergraduate or graduate-level
interns opportunities to experience facility management in a cultural
institution. The intern will assist with the development and implementation of
new concepts, theories, systems, metrics, reports and methods to improve the
quality and effectiveness of Smithsonian facility management. Prospective
projects may include (but are not limited to):
- Inventory facility assets, Perform facility condition inspections,
Coordinate emergency testing with stakeholders, Write handbooks for facility
management procedures, Develop performance measures for facility management and
maintenance, Track financial history and trends, Integrate automated functions
into facility management practices, Develop sustainability initiatives, Field
verification of systems conditions, Identify and report on critical areas with
potential loss of equipment performance, Work closely with COTR (Contracting
Officer's Technical Representative) and other OFEO staff to learn key
components of federal contracting, Become familiar with facility maintenance
and repair projects.
- OFMR identifies a project that represents improved business and facility
management practices with the OFMR senior zone leadership; then, the intern
documents and presents the project to senior OFMR leadership, museum
leadership, local professional association membership and other federal
facility managers in a way that clearly demonstrates the process improvements
and benefits to the organization.
Term: 12-16 consecutive weeks; 40 hours/week;
multiple opportunities available.
Stipend: $450/week.
Deadline: Flexible
Facility Management Maintenance Internship
The Maintenance internship provides opportunities for vocational or post
high-school students (who are currently enrolled in a vocational or trades
training program) to practically apply theoretical concepts to actual equipment
operations and maintenance. The intern will learn about troubleshooting
equipment, maintenance standards in a cultural institution, interface of
equipment and automated systems and reliability centered maintenance technology
and practices by working in one or more Smithsonian facilities in the
metropolitan Washington, DC area.
Term: 12-16 consecutive weeks; 40 hours/week; multiple
opportunities available.
Stipend: $400/week.
Deadline: Flexible
Contact:
Judie Cooper, OFMR Intern Coordinator, Office of Facilities Management and
Reliability
Smithsonian Institution, PO Box 37012 MRC 505, Washington, DC 20560-050
Phone: (202) 633-5688
Fax: (202) 633-5691
Email: coopeju@xxxxxx<maito:coopeju@xxxxxx>
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OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL (OGC)
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) protects the legal interests 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 12 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.
The OGC usually seeks a second or third year law student for one internship
each semester/summer. Some interns have received law school credit for their
OGC work. Others have received public interest grants from their law schools to
cover their expenses. Associate General Counsel Farleigh Earhart serves as the
coordinator of interns, but they work directly with all of the attorneys. It is
a small and busy office, and the internship program is fairly informal. We hope
that interns will dive into the work, and, in doing so, expose themselves to
and interesting and diverse law practice.
Interested applicants should apply through the Smithsonian's online application
system, https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html, and include a cover letter,
resume, law school transcript, and writing sample (Transcripts need not be
official, unofficial transcripts may be submitted electronically.) The
Smithsonian will accept fall applications between January 15 and May 15; spring
applications between May 15 and October 1; and summer applications between
September 1 and January 15. Positions will be open until filled, that is, the
Smithsonian may review applications as received and encourages interested
students should submit applications early within the relevant application
window.
Term(s):
Part-time, school term interns work an average of 15 hours a week. Full-time
internships are also available during the school year. Summer interns usually
work full time for 10 weeks, but the schedules are flexible.
Stipend: The internships are not compensated.
Deadline(s):
Applications are accepted for Fall between January 15 and May 15; for Spring
between May 15 and October 1; and for Summer between September 1 and January 15
Contact: Eryn Starun, PO Box 23286, Smithsonian Office of General
Counsel, Washington, DC 20026-3286
Phone: (202) 633-5097
Fax: (202) 786-2653
Email: starune@xxxxxx <mailto:starune@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://www.smithsonian.org/interns
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OFFICE OF POLICY AND ANALYSIS (OP&A)
Office of Policy and Analysis (OP&A) 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
quantitative and qualitative 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. Applicants are encouraged to review several
OP&A reports posted at http://www.si.edu/opanda/ for examples of the types of
studies the office conducts. If you are interested in pursuing an internship
with OP&A, please submit a cover letter, resume, recent course paper, two
references and proposed start dates to Zahava D. Doering. Electronic
submissions are appreciated.
Term: Minimum of 10 weeks
Stipend: No
Deadline: Applications are considered year-round
Contact:
Zahava D. Doering, Senior Social Scientist, Intern Coordinator, Office of
Policy and Analysis,
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560-0405
Phone: (202) 633-5588, M-F
Email: doeringz@xxxxxx <mailto:doeringz@xxxxxx>
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OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS (OPA)
Assists with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, writing press releases, media
advisories and public service announcements, as well as calls to 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.
Contact:
Becky Haberacker, Internship Coordinator, Office of Public Affairs, Smithsonian
Castle,
Room 354, PO Box 37012, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-5183
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OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROJECTS (OSP)
Administrative or Accounting/Financial Internship in Grant/Contract
Administration
The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) provides assistance to Smithsonian staff
who are seeking or have obtained external funding for sponsored project(s). A
"sponsored project" is a research, education, exhibit, training or other
activity that receives partial or full funding through the mechanism of a
federal or non-federal grant or contract. OSP assists with the acquisition and
usage of grants and contract funding for Smithsonian research, education and
training. Assistance is provided to Principal Investigators, administrative
units and central management staff.
Principal administrative functions of the office include advising on funding
sources and availability; assisting with proposal preparation and submission,
including meeting sponsor and Smithsonian requirements and development of the
budget; reviewing and negotiating the terms and conditions of a proposed award
and accepting the award on behalf of the Institution; and providing advice and
assistance in development of the Institution's research policies. In addition,
federal research compliance policy (e.g. use of animals or human subjects in
research) is developed and monitored by OSP staff. Training programs in all
relevant areas are provided to Smithsonian staff on a regular basis.
Accounting/financial functions include monitoring sponsored project activities
and expenditures to assure compliance with Smithsonian and sponsor policies and
accounting standards; providing oversight for cash management of all grants and
contracts; providing advice and problem resolution services to principal
investigators; serving as the official Smithsonian audit liaison with auditors
of government agencies and private foundations and corporations for grants and
contracts. The office is also responsible for preparing, negotiating and
applying the Smithsonian's indirect cost system for grants and contracts.
Areas of Study: Accounting, finance, management, public administration,
information systems, or liberal arts backgrounds
Term: Variable (minimum 2 months, 10-15 hours per week)
Stipend: No
Deadline:
Flexible - applications (resume with cover letter indicating internship
proposal dates and internship objectives may be accepted at anytime)
Contact:
Karen Otiji, Office of Sponsored Projects, Smithsonian Institution, P.O. Box
37012 MRC 1205,Washington, DC 20013-7012
Email: otijik@xxxxxx <mailto:otijik@xxxxxx>
Phone: (202) 633-7110
Fax: (202) 633-7119
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SMITHSONIAN AFFILIATIONS (SA)
Smithsonian Affiliations Internship
An internship with Smithsonian Affiliations provides college and graduate
students the opportunity to gain practical skills and experience in the museum
field while working for the Smithsonian's most comprehensive national outreach
program. Working closely with the Affiliations staff, interns gain experience
in developing programs and coordinating object loans for Affiliates across the
country. Other specialized areas for interns to explore include membership
management, public relations, programmatic marketing and web content management
using social media outlets.
Participating interns spend ten weeks during the summer working at the
Affiliations office on projects related to national outreach. Candidates for a
Smithsonian Affiliations internship must be current college or graduate
students with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Terms: Ten (10) weeks / Summer 2012
Stipend: None
Deadline: January 15, 2012
Smithsonian Affiliations Intern Partnership Program (SAIP)
The Smithsonian Affiliations Intern Partnership Program provides college and
graduate students in Affiliates' communities with the opportunity to gain
practical skills and experience in the museum field. Participating interns
spend ten weeks during the summer at the Smithsonian Institution working
full-time on projects developed to mutually benefit the Affiliate organization,
the students, and the Smithsonian Institution. Following their time at the
Smithsonian, interns return to their Affiliate organization to complete their
internship and apply the skills and knowledge gained from the Smithsonian
towards an ongoing initiative at the Affiliate institution. Candidates for the
Smithsonian Affiliations Intern Partnership are initially recruited, nominated
and pre-approved by an Affiliate organization. To find a Smithsonian Affiliate
in your area, please visit
http://affiliations.si.edu.<http://affiliations.si.edu>
Stipend: $350 (Funded by Smithsonian Affiliations
Deadline:
Smithsonian Affiliate organizations must submit applications on behalf of
candidates no later than January 20, 2012
Contact:
Elizabeth Bugbee, External Affairs and Professional Development Coordinator,
Smithsonian Affiliations, 470 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, PO Box 37012, MRC 942,
Washington, DC 20013-7012,
Phone: 202-633-5304
Email: BugbeeEl@xxxxxx <mailto:BugbeeEl@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://affiliations.si.edu/<http://affiliations.si.edu/>
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SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM
Qualifications
Students from all academic backgrounds are eligible to apply to the programs
below, however the applicant's statement should demonstrate career need for an
American Art Museum internship. For internships in the Lunder Conservation
Center, current enrollment in or completion of a four-year graduate-level
conservation program is required.
International students living within the US may apply to either program.
Students living outside the US are requested to make application only to the
Advanced Level Program, as time is not available to complete the visa process
prior to commencement of the Summer Program.
Due to scheduling needs for the American Art programs, accommodations cannot be
made for internship periods different from those stated below.
The Advanced Level Internship Program
The Smithsonian American Art Museum's Advanced Level Internship Program is a
comprehensive museum training program designed to provide an overview of museum
operations for graduate degree candidates, college graduates, or exceptional
college seniors. The career objectives of each participant are considered in
making placements. Fall assignments are made by the Intern Program Officer. For
the spring semester, participants choose their own assignment, in consultation
with the Intern Program Officer. Weekly workshops and seminars, taught by
museum professionals, accompany department assignments.
Term: Fall and Spring semesters only, 20 hours weekly; or
one semester, 40 hours weekly, Monday - Friday
Stipend: One stipend is awarded annually to an exceptional
graduate student with financial need
The Summer Program
The American Art Museum's summer internship program is designed for college
juniors, seniors, or recent college graduates with little previous museum
experience. (Graduate students will be considered on an individual basis.)
Students' career objectives are matched to the activities of one department or
office for eight weeks. This short term summer pgrogram does not provide the
overview of museum operations that is provided by the two-semester Advanced
Level Program.
Term: Beginning of June through the end of July or the beginning of
August, 40 hours weekly, Monday - Friday (This program may not be done on a
part time basis.)
Stipends: No stipends are currently available for this program
For both programs, academic credit and application guidelines:
Academic Credit
Course credit or certification of participation may be awarded by the student's
sponsoring institution through a contractual agreement with the Smithsonian
American Art Museum. The applicant wishing to receive credit, or their advisor
or department chair, should contact the Intern Program Officer for more
information. All arrangements must be completed prior to the beginning of the
internship.
Application Requirements and Deadline
There is no specific application form; candidates to either program should
submit a statement of purpose and a resume (one original and four copies), all
university (or college) undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts (official or
unofficial), and three recommendations (academic or professional). All
materials may be emailed or sent by USPS, FedEx or UPS; they may be sent as a
package or individually; recommenders may email their support letteres directly
to the Intern Program Officer. The deadline for application to both programs is
March 1 each year; applications postmarked after that date will be waitlisted.
Students who wish to increase their prospects for acceptance by applying to
both programs should submit only one application, but state their availability
for either program in their statement of purpose. Graduate students applying to
the Advanced Level Program, who would like to be considered for the Mandil
stipend, should state this and their reasons for requesting financial support,
in their statement of purpose.
Contact:
Judith Houston Hollomon, Intern Program Officer, Research and Scholars Center,
Smithsonian American Art Museum, PO Box 37012, Victor Building, Room #3125,
Washington, DC 20013-7012
UPS and FedEx deliveries should be sent to: 750 Ninth Street, NW, Room 3125,
Washington, DC 20001-4524
Phone: 202-633-8355
E-mail: HollomonJ@xxxxxx<mailto:%20HollomonJ@xxxxxx>
WWW: Americanart.si.edu <http://Americanart.si.edu>
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SMITHSONIAN ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN PROGRAM(APAP)
The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program (APAP) provides vision,
leadership, and support for Asian and Pacific Islander American initiatives for
the Smithsonian and works to better reflect their contributions to the American
experience, world culture, and the understanding of our planet and the natural
world through collections, research, exhibitions, outreach, and education
programs.
Interns at APA embark on an academic and professional journey while
participating in unique Smithsonian activities. They will have the opportunity
to develop an APA research project centered on their scholarly interests. They
will have the opportunity to learn more about the museum industry by
participating in the development of upcoming APA exhibitions, education
materials, and public programs. Work is performed directly under a supervisor
who will encourage the intern to analyze and reflect on the work at hand and to
relate it to his or her academic, professional, and personal goals. Internships
are designed to increase the educational and professional skills of
undergraduate and graduate students, and other individuals contemplating a
career in the professions, academic disciplines, and administrative functions
represented at the Smithsonian.
The duration of an internship may range from 10-15 weeks depending on academic
quarter systems or semesters. An internship usually involves a schedule of
20-40 hours per week. However, it may be structured for any number of hours
that are mutually agreeable to both the intern and the APAP.
Applicants will be chosen based on their scholarly qualifications, experience
working with APA communities, personal career goals, and the quality of a
proposed research project and its suitability to the APAP's missions and goals.
Applicants are generally current college students, recent college graduates
(within one calendar year), and/or have been accepted to enter an advanced
degree program. Most interns are at the junior or senior undergraduate level,
though strongly qualified freshman and sophomores will be considered. Becaues
of the Smithsonian's world-class scholars, libraries, and research facilities,
graduate students and pre-doctoral students are highly encouraged to apply.
Internship are unavailable to high school students.
Term(s): Spring, Summer, Fall
Stipend: No
Contact:
Krista Aniel, Program Assistant (Outreach), Smithsonian Asian Pacific American
Program, Capital Gallery, Suite 7065, MRC 516, PO Box 37012, Washington, DC
20013
Phone: (202) 633-2690
Fax: (202) 633-2699
Email: AnielKr@xxxxxx <mailto:AnielKr@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://apa.si.edu/internships.asp
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THE SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES (TSA)
Complementing Smithsonian research, exhibitions, and collections, TSA offers a
curriculum consisting of hundreds of courses, lectures, tours, performances,
seminars, and other activities. TSA interns are offered opportunities to learn
about various aspects of educational programming for both adults and children,
while contributing extensively to one of the world's great cultural
institutions. More information can be found at: http://residentassociates.org/
Development: Support the Development Office through creating marketing
materials, drafting grants and sponsor proposals, maintaining website text, and
conducting research on funding sources.
Discovery Theater: Support the Discovery Theater staff in all aspects: house
management, ticketing and group sales, administration, and production support.
Online Marketing: Support the Marketing staff by editing images and HTML to be
used in marketing campaigns and on social media sites as well as using web
analytics software to research results from marketing campaigns.
eMarketing & Customer Research: Support Marketing staff writing and editing
program descriptions for use on the Web and in the creation of sales copy in
email solicitations.
National Education Outreach: Provide support in creating programs for national
audiences including conducting research, developing contracts, and assisting
with logistics coordination and marketing.
Performing Arts:Assist with research, booking, budgets, logistical set-up, and
marketing. Provide program support during some evening and weekend programs,
including box office and house management duties.
Public Affairs: Assist with all aspects of publicizing TSA programs, fulfill
press requests, and help draft media and calendar releases.
Studio Arts: Provide program support for course workshops; and content for the
Studio Arts blog, Studio Arts landing page, and Facebook page.
Summer Camp: Support the team by assisting with the daily running of the 7-week
camp program, supervising campers and assistants, up-keep of rosters and
paperwork, parent communication, and supply organization and procurement.
Terms: Fall: September - December; Winter/Spring: January-May; Summer:
June-August
Stipend: Internships at TSA are unpaid.
Credit: College or university credit may be awarded by the student's
sponsoring institution through advance agreement with student's
college/university and TSA.
Deadlines: Fall: July 1; Winter/Spring: November 1; Summer: April 1
Contact: Meg Smolinski, The Smithsonian Associates
Phone: (202) 633-8641
Email: TSAInternships@xxxxxx<mailto:TSAInternships@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://residentassociates.org/
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SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY (SAO)
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) offers two summer research
programs for undergraduate students, the SAO Summer Intern Program and the
CfA/SAO Solar REU Program.
SAO Summer Intern Program
The SAO Summer Intern Program offers summer research positions 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
US, or hold a valid green card. Graduating seniors are not eligible. Housing,
stipend, and subsidized travel expenses to Cambridge are provided.
More information including contact and application information can be obtained
from the website below.
Term: 9-10 weeks
Stipend: $4500
Deadline: February 1
Contact:
Program Director, SAO Summer Intern Program
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
60 Garden Street, Mailstop 70
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: (617) 496-7996
Email: intern-at-cfa.harvard.edu
WWW: hea-www.harvard.edu/REU/REU.html<http://hea-www.harvard.edu/REU/REU.html>
CfA/SAO Solar REU Program
The Solar and Stellar X-Ray Group (SSXG) and the Solar, Stellar, and Planetary
Group (SSP) at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) hosts a 10
week summer program for undergraduate students across the country to
participate in cutting edge research on solar physics with CfA/SAO scientific
mentors.
Special seminars will be held to increase students' public speaking and
computer programming skills. Students will learn from experience about
scientific research and how to apply their academic work to real-world
problems. Participants must be US citizens and full-time undergraduate
students, preferably finishing their sophomore or junior years. Applications
from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged. Housing, stipend,
and subsidized travel expenses to Cambridge are provided. More information
including contact and application information can be obtained from the website
listed below.
Term: 10 weeks
Stipend: $4500
Deadline: February 11
Contact:
Solar REU Program
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
60 Garden Street, Mailstop 70
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone:
(617) 496 7563 (Dr. Reeves)
(617) 496 7063 (Ms. Tutunjian)
Email:
kreeves-at-cfa.harvard.edu (science questions)
ktutunjian-at-cfa.harvard.edu (program logistics)
WWW:
www.cfa.harvard.edu/opportunities/solar_reu/<http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/opportunities/solar_reu/>
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SMITHSONIAN CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND MUSEUM STUDIES (SCEMS)
The mission of the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies (SCEMS)
is to interpret the collective knowledge of the Smithsonian and serve as a
gateway to the Institution's education resources. Through research, publishing,
and staff development programs for the education and museum communities, the
Center promotes the understanding and use of museums.
As the central office of education, SCEMS is well-positioned to give interns a
broad overview of the Smithsonian Institution, introductions to the wide
variety of work that museum and education professionals here are involved in,
and an opportunity to participate in a deeper level with special projects.
Acceptance into the program is competitive. SCEMS accepts about 10 interns
yearly in the following 4 areas:
New Media and Online Conferences
Audience Research and Evaluation
Heritage Month Programs
Professional Development Programs
Qualifications will vary depending upon the project, but most are for
upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. Student status, however, is
not a prerequisite. Opportunities are generally not available for high school
students.
Detailed information about available projects can be found at
http://museumstudies.si.edu/Intern/scemsintern.htm
Applications for a SCEMS internship must be made using the Smithsonian online
application system https://solaa.si.edu. Paper applications will not be
considered.
Please be aware that complete applications must include the following:
Internship program application form
Resume
Academic transcripts (unofficial are acceptable)
Personal essay
Two letters of reference
Term: Flexible; some weekend or evening programs; minimum
length of 6 weeks with at least 20-hour work weeks
Stipend: No
Deadlines:
Rolling, but will be reviewed after the following dates: Fall (October -
December) July 15th;
Spring (January - May) October 15th; Summer (June - September) February 1st
Contact: Tracie Spinale, Internship Manager
Email: tspinale@xxxxxx<mailto:tspinale@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://museumstudies.si.edu/Intern/scemsintern.htm
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SMITHSONIAN ENTERPRISES (SE)
Smithsonian Enterprises operates retail, media, product development, licensing
and other services which promote the Smithsonian mission while generating an
essential source of unrestricted funding for the Institution. By providing
products and services that reflect the mission of the museums and research
centers, Smithsonian Enterprises plays a critical role in advancing the
Institution's mission of the increase and diffusion of knowledge. Smithsonian
Enterprises includes Smithsonian and Air & Space magazines, museum stores,
restaurants, IMAX theaters, Smithsonian Catalogue, Smithsonian Channel, book
publishing, and licensing.
Terms:
Internships are project based, and are available in several business areas
including:
Publishing, Human Resources, Travel, e-Commerce, Retail Support, & Web Services.
Candidates can view and apply to individual projects within Smithsonian
Enterprises
through the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment System at
https://solaa.si.edu.
Stipend: None
Deadlines:
Ongoing - Projects are based on needs of the business units and timelines are
agreed
upon by mutual consent of the intern candidate and the supervisor
Contact: Jay Sharp, Internship Coordinator, 600 Maryland Ave SW
Suite 6001, Washington DC 20024
Phone: (202) 633.6047
Fax: (202) 633.6093
Email: sharpj@xxxxxx <mailto:sharpj@xxxxxx>
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SMITHSONIAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER (SERC)
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's (SERC) Internship Program
offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to
gain exposure and experience in a research environment. The program enables
students to work on specific projects under the direction of the Center's
professional staff and is tailored to provide the maximum educational benefit
to each participant.
SERC is focused on understanding hte causes and consequences of environmental
change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC
conduct independent projects (field of research and education) over 10-16
weeks, utilizing our 2,650 acre reesarch site on the shores of the Chesapeake
Bay to provide novel insights into some of the most profound issues challenging
our world today; including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species.
Students will become familiar with much of the research being conducted at
SERC, but they will devote most of their time to a project and content area of
particular interest to them. In addition to their research, students
participate in field trips, seminars, lectures, and an intern open house. All
participants are expected to integrate what they have learned during their
experience and present a brief seminar at the end of their stay.
Term: Winter/Spring, Summer, Fall
Stipend: $475/wk
Deadline: Winter/Spring - Nov. 15; Summer - Feb. 1; Fall - June 1
Contact:
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Fellowship Coordinator, 647 Contees
Wharf Road,
PO Box 28, Edgewater, MD 21037-0028
Phone: (443) 482-2217, M-F
Fax: (443) 482-2380
Email: SERCintern@xxxxxx <mailto:SERCintern@xxxxxx>
WWW:
http://www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/internships/internships.aspx
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SMITHSONIAN GARDENS (SG)
The Smithsonian Gardens manages the grounds of the Smithsonian museums in
Washington, DC and develops horticultural displays and exhibitions in exterior
and interior museum spaces that are enjoyed by millions of visitors each year.
SG internships provide practical learning experiences in the extremely diverse
field of horticulture. Assignments vary from one specific project to a broad
range of activities in the many SG branches including garden and grounds
maintenance, greenhouse production, landscape design, collections management
(orchids, garden furnishings and horticultural artifacts, and garden archives),
integrated pest management, and educational outreach.
The Smithsonian Gardens accepts current and recently graduated undergraduate
and graduate students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, museum
studies, or other related fields. Selection is based on both an evaluation of
the applicant's application and available positions.
For additional information on Smithsonian Gardens internships and SG's
application form, visit: http://gardens.si.edu
Term: 10 to 16 weeks
Deadlines:
Summer - February 1; Fall - June 1; Winter/Spring - November 1
Internships will begin approximately three months after the deadline
Stipend: Paid and unpaid internships available
Contact:
Intern Program, Smithsonian Gardens, PO Box 37012, Capital Gallery Suite 3300,
MRC 506, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-5840
Fax: (202) 633-5697
Email: gardens@xxxxxx<mailto:gardens@xxxxxx>
Archives of the American Gardens Internship
The Archives of American Gardens internship provides opportunities to perform
various archival collections management tasks in the Archives of American
Gardens, a growing photographic collection that documents American garden
design and landscape history. This experience will help interns learn some of
the practices necessary to prepare archival collections for outside
researchers, curators, and staff. Assignments focus on cataloging garden images
by describing their content according to recognized data standards, image
digitization, computer automation of collection records, assisting with basic
research and reference duties, and developing a range of outreach materials
including blogs and text for web pages. Depending on which projects may be
available to work on, interns may have an opportunity to organize and process
photographic materials, develop finding aids, inventory, and/or perform basic
preservation practices. Knowledge of and/or experience with archival practices
preferred. Accuracy, attention to detail, and good writing skills are required.
Summer intern applicants must apply for both the Archives of American Gardens'
internship and the Garden Club of America, Garden History and Design
Scholarship<http://www2.gcamerica.org/outreach-scholarships.cfm> to be
considered for a joint stipend awarded by these two organizations.
Term: 10-16 weeks
Deadlines:
Summer - February 1; Fall - June 1; Winter/Spring - November 1
Internships begin approximately three months after the deadline
Stipend: Paid and unpaid internships available
Contact:
Intern Program, Smithsonian Gardens, PO Box 37012, Capital Gallery Suite 3300,
MRC 506, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-5840
Fax: (202) 633-5697
Email: aag@xxxxxx<mailto:aag@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://gardens.si.edu/get-involved/internships.html
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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION ARCHIVES (SIA)
The Smithsonian Institution Archives offers internships in archival methods,
institutional history, oral history, history of science, collections
management, collections care (preservation and conservation), digitial
preservation and curation, and electronic records management.
The Archives Division serves as a repository for documents of historic value
about the Smithsonian, as the official memory of the Smithsonian and as a
resource for scholars. Internships are provided for arrangement and description
of institutional records, personal papers, and photographic and other
collections in special media; encoding of finding aids for its website;
digitization of collections; and conducting records surveys and developing
records disposition schedules. These internships are considered apprenticeships
under the tutelage of an archivist.
The Institutional History Division conducts research on the history of the
Smithsonian, prepares scholarly and popular publications, exhibits, lectures,
electronic and paper guides to specialized research areas, and records oral
history and video history interviews. Internships provide an overview of the
research and dissemination activities of an institutional history program, with
a focus on specific topics. Prior course work in American history or the
sciences is desirable, though not a prerequisite.
The Collections Care Division carries out preservation of collections in paper,
photograph, and audio-visual formats. Preservation internships provide hands-on
experience in preservation techniques, working with nineteenth and twentieth
century Smithsonian records and personal papers of prominent administrators and
scientists. The internships emphasize integrated preservation management,
considering issues such as proper environment, housing, handling, and
preservation reproduction of records. Conservation internships are occasionally
available for current students of masters programs in conservation or
post-graduates.
The Digital Services Division preserves and manages the digital collections of
the Archives. This work spans a wide range of activities including:
digitization of photographs, documents, sound, and moving images; preservation
and curation of original electronic records; facilitating access to digital
collections; and digital repository management. All internships provide
hands-on experience and exposure to key issues in archival digital collections
such as digital obsolescence, authenticity and provenance, conservation, and
sustainability. Interns will work directly with records from the Archives'
collections in digital and other formats.
Contact:
Riccardo Ferrante, Internship Coordinator, Smithsonian Institution Archives, PO
Box 37012, MRC 507, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-5906
Fax: (202) 633-5928
Email: ferranter@xxxxxx<mailto:ferranter@xxxxxx>
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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION LIBRARIES (SIL)
The Smithsonian Institution Libraries offers internship opportunities to
graduate students, library professionals, and undergraduate students interested
in exploring a library career in library and information science. Intern
assignments may include a project or a structured practical experience. The
Libraries selects interns based on its needs and on the specific education,
training, skills, and interest of the applicant. While specific requirements
may vary from project to project, a graduate student in library and information
science, or an intern with library experience or subject expertise may
participate in reference or interlibrary loan activities, creation of
bibliographies, or cataloging projects. Undergraduate interns receive an
over-view of library functions such as reference, circulation, acquisitions,
cataloging, or preservation, and may assist in organizing collections,
processing gift and exchange materials, or proofing and keying data.
Internships are available in all of the Libraries' divisions: Readers Services
and Strategic Planning with its 22 branch libraries, Technical Services and
Administration, and Digital Library and Information Systems. The lengths of
internships vary, and the minimum length of an internship is one month.
Stipends are offered for certain projects and funded internships may be
available through the Smithsonian's Center for Museum Studies and the
Smithsonian Office of Fellowships and Internships.
Deadline: Project-based, see website
Stipend: For some projects
Contact:
Internship Coordinator, Smithsonian Institution Libraries, 10th Street and
Constitution Avenue, NW, Natural History Building, Room 2206, Washington, DC
20560-0154
Phone: (202) 633-1708
Email: rushinge@xxxxxx<http://www.si.edu/ofg/mail%20to:rushinge@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://www.sil.si.edu/Galaxy.cfm?id=3.2
<http://www.sil.si.edu/Galaxy.cfm?id=3.2>
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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION TRAVELING EXHIBITION SERVICE (SITES)
SITES organizes and circulates exhibitions to museums and other host venues
around the U.S. The program includes exhibitions on art, humanities, and
science. Exhibitions originate at the SI, but SITES also travels exhibitions
from other, non-SI museums. Internships are available in exhibition
development, public relations, education, registration, exhibit scheduling,
public affairs, museum administration, and editing. Graduate students and
visiting professionals preferred. Please note that we do not offer stipends.
Term: Varies
Stipend: None
Deadline: None
Contact:
Laurie M. Trippett, Assistant Director of Exhibits, Smithsonian Institution
Traveling Exhibition
Service, PO Box 37012, MRC 941, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-3102
Fax: (202) 633-5344
Email: trippettl@xxxxxx <mailto:trippettl@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://www.sites.si.edu
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SMITHSONIAN LATINO CENTER (SLC)
Young Ambassadors
Young Ambassadors is a national leadership development program for high school
seniors with the aim to cultivate the next generation of Latino leaders in the
arts and culture fields through one-on-one interaction with artists, curators,
historians, and other museum and arts professionals.
Students with an interest and commitment to the arts (e.g. film, dance, design,
music, visual, performing, and/or literary arts) are selected to travel to
Washington, D.C. for a week-long arts enrichment and leadership seminar at the
Smithsonian Institution. Conducted by world-renowned experts in their
respective fields, the seminar encourages youth to examine Latino identity and
embrace their own cultural heritage through first-hand observation of the
Smithsonian's Latino collections, lectures, and other activities. Following the
seminar, students return to museums and other cultural institutions in their
local communities, including Smithsonian affiliated organizations, to
participate in a four-week summer internship.
Term: 5 weeks
Stipend: $2000
Deadline: TBD
Contact:
Emily Key, Education Programs Manager, Smithsonian Latino Center, Smithsonian
Institution,
PO Box 37012, MRC 512, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-12404, M-F
Fax: (202) 633-1132
Email: keye@xxxxxx <mailto:keye@xxxxxx>
WWW: http://latino.si.edu/programs/younambassadors.htm
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SMITHSONIAN TROPICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (STRI)
Internships
Our goal is to enable students to develop working skills pertinent to future
careers that contribute to the understanding of tropical biodiversity and its
relevance to humankind-STRI's mission. The internship program is aimed at
undergraduate or early-stage graduate students who have demonstrated potential
for success in such careers.
Interns will be selected based on merit and potential for achievement. However,
placement depends upon the availability of a match between the applicant's
interest and a new or ongoing project supervised by a STRI staff scientist. We
encourage applicants to directly contact potential supervisors. Staff research
profiles and contact information can be found at www.stri.org, under
"Scientific Staff." If your research interests do not correspond to those of
our staff, please let us know and we will send you a list of research
affiliates and/or postdoctoral fellows carrying out research at STRI. Only
applications including a letter of support from a STRI supervisor indicating
the project description, duties and responsibilities of the intern, will be
considered.
Please send complete applications on the following deadlines: the 15th of
March, May, August and November. Internships last 3 months and include a
monthly stipend of $800 (total $2,400). They do NOT include travel allowances
and/or research expenses. Complete applications must include two components:
1.) Documents from the candidate
Candidates should submit an internship application form (see STRI web page
www.stri.org<http://www.stri.org>) with statement of career and internship
goals (two pages maximum), 2 letters of recommendation and academic
transcripts. Candidates should also submit a cover letter indicating why they
are interested in a particular internship project and how participation will
further their academic goals. These documents should be sent electronically in
a single pdf or word file to fellows@xxxxxx<mailto:fellows@xxxxxx>.
2.) Document from the proposed supervisor
The selected supervisor should send the letter of support indicating the
project description, duties and responsibilities of the intern directly to the
Office of Academic Programs.
For further assistance in internship placement contact:
fellows@xxxxxx<mailto:fellows@xxxxxx>. Selected interns can initiate tenure 8
weeks after being selected.
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