Company/Organization: The Smithsonian Associates (TSA)

Description:

ABOUT TSA
The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) advances the 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
- Create new content and research relevant content to publish to The Smithsonian Associates’ Blog, Facebook, and Twitter accounts
- Update account profile information and customize profile design
- Monitor and respond to comments; engage fans and followers in conversation
- Research and implement new creative strategies for expanding social media reach
- Attend TSA events to develop content for blog and other social media platforms
- Assist with monitoring and reporting on the success of social media initiatives

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Create and customize profiles and pages on new and existing social media platforms
- Gain experience in communicating to a large audience and representing the Smithsonian brand
- Network with interns in TSA and across the Smithsonian

SEASONS
Spring (Jan – May), Summer (Jun – Aug) & Fall (Sept - Dec)

TIME COMMITMENT
20 hours/week minimum; 1 full semester

SCHEDULE
Mon - Fri, timing flexible

SUPERVISORS
Public Affairs Specialist and Donor Events Coordinator

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
- Enthusiastic about social media
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Professional demeanor, organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within identified timeframes
- Keen attention to detail when proofreading, copyediting, and fact-checking
- Comfortable utilizing Facebook, Twitter, Typepad, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, Tumblr, Hootsuite
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to take and upload digital photos; photography experience a plus

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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