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
Assist in the design, planning, and coordination of educational programs (featuring primarily Smithsonian speakers) around the U.S. Tasks include:
- Researching topic areas and presenters
- Planning logistics
- Investigating potential clients
- Assist in office management duties, including daily operations

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Attend job resource fairs and other events for Smithsonian interns
- Develop program themes and participate in program planning meetings with Smithsonian museum and outside staff
- Manage production of teacher resource binders
- Write press releases, speaker bios and other program documents

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

TIME COMMITMENT
32 hrs/wk; 1 full semester

SCHEDULE
Days and timing flexible

SUPERVISORS
Ann Post, Program Manager and Wally Mertes, 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, D.C.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be responsible, organized, creative, personable, and resourceful
- Must be able to work independently
- Must possess professional demeanor, writing ability, telephone skills and research skills
- Familiarity with computers, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, the Internet.

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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Education  History  Communications 

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