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
Promotional and programmatic support for the “Smithsonian at 8” an after-hours, Smithsonian-wide series targeted at young professionals. The intern will assist with general event planning as well as social media outreach. Tasks include:
- Maintaining/enhancing the “Smithsonian at 8” social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr
- Researching similar events in DC and beyond and suggesting best practices
- Logistical planning, including communicating with vendors, partners, artists and performers; ordering supplies; and attending planning meetings and discussions
- Event implementation, including greeting the general public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting vendors, partners, artists and performers by addressing equipment, technical, and other needs
- Assists the programming department with additional duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Apply internet research skills and gain experience in social media marketing
- Develop experience in event planning and production
- Improve writing skills through a variety of communication mediums (formal correspondence, marketing materials, web content)
- Expand professional network in producing “Smithsonian at 8” events

QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work efficiently with attention to detail
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Internet research skills, including social media and networking sites
- Knowledge of and interest in culture, art, science and/or history and programming in a museum setting
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Ability to creatively solve problems as they arise and work with loose supervision
- Must be able to interact with different types of people while maintaining a professional demeanor.

TIME COMMITMENT
25 hours/week; 1 full semester

SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday, 10:00 am to 3:00/4:00 pm, plus 2-3 evening events throughout the semester

SUPERVISOR
Cat Aboudara, Program Coordinator; and Lauren Rosenberg, Program 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, DC

SEASONS
Spring – January to May
Summer – June to August
Fall – September to December

APPLICATION DEADLINES
To be considered in the first round of applications, please submit your materials by the following dates:
Spring - October 1
Summer – February 1
Fall - July 1
Applications received after these dates will still be considered on an as-needed basis.

Paid Internship Info:

Unpaid

End Date:

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Smithsonian  Development  Planning  Management 

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