Company/Organization: The Smithsonian Associates (TSA)

Description:

ABOUT TSA
The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) advances the Smithsonian Institution’s mission “to increase and diffuse knowledge” through life-enriching educational and cultural experiences inspired by the Smithsonian’s research and collections for DC-region students, families, and adults, and for learning communities nationwide.

INTERN DUTIES
Support the Web & eMarketing Team by assisting with eMarketing projects, such as:
- Help with eMarketing campaigns by sending emails to targeted members of the TSA database to help fill open spaces in classes and tours.
- Design, write and proof emails. Assist with website copy-writing.
- Using web analytics software to research results from marketing campaigns and report on findings.
- Participation in planning and strategy sessions for specific projects.
- May include some content management for social networking websites as well as friend communication and contest implementation.
- Assist with research as needed.
- Additional projects as assigned based on marketing needs and skills of applicant.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Develop enhanced communication skills for customer relation and marketing.
- Become familiar with common eMarketing tools, reporting and best practices that are valuable for future employment.
- Gain exposure to a wide variety of real life marketing needs and solutions.
- Practice database management and learning to target campaigns for greater ROI and lower COS, to ensure successful marketing approaches.

SEASONS
Spring (Jan - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), and Fall (Sep - Dec)

TIME COMMITMENT
1 semester (Preference given to applicants who can stay a full school year)

SCHEDULE
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Hours flexible

SUPERVISOR
Jamie Jean Schneider, E-Marketing Specialist

COMPENSATION
All TSA Internships are unpaid and housing is not provided. College credit may be granted, but must be coordinated in advance with the interns university/college.

LOCATION
S. Dillon Ripley Center, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates should possess the following skills:
- Strong writing, organizational and interpersonal skills. Impeccable attention to detail.
- Basic facility with computers and technology; basic html knowledge preferred.
- A basic knowledge of Photoshop and aesthetic abilities.
- Positive energy and an eagerness to learn.
- Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. College students at the junior, senior and graduate levels studying marketing, communications, music/arts administration or public relations are preferred.

Paid Internship Info:

Unpaid

Deadline:

(Intern positions available year-round)

Additional Info:

REQUESTED DOCUMENTS
Prospective interns are required to submit the following:
1. Application for Smithsonian Institute Internships
2. Two letters of recommendation (usually from professors)
3. Recent writing sample (usually a paper written for school and at least two pages)
4. Most recent transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
5. Resume

Interns at the Smithsonian are required to undergo a security background investigation and fingerprinting through the Office of Protection Services before they are accepted into an internship.

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