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.

ABOUT DISCOVERY THEATER
The Smithsonians Discovery Theater is dedicated to offering the best in live performance for young people that celebrate the rich diversity of our region and our world. Each season we tap into the vast resources of the Smithsonian Institution to present relevant, culturally accurate entertaining programs. We offer dozens of interactive productions that feature puppets, storytellers, dancers, actors, musicians, and even mimes!

INTERN DUTIES
- Attend meetings, rehearsals and possible auditions.
- Write report of each activity attended and create action items generated.
- Meet daily with staff to discuss completed programs and upcoming events.
- Generate, edit and update scripts, learning materials, and online content.
- Explore the Smithsonian, thinking about the potential connection to DT programs. Share those thoughts with Director in short storyboards or written idea papers.
- Usher and assist at DT events, programs and show.
- Write weekly reports outlining tasks completed, challenges and reflections.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- The intern will be exposed to artistic administration including season planning, developing museum theater pieces, and using theater as an educational tool.
- If schedule permits, the intern will have the opportunity to assist the Director on a produced show and/or assist in creating the script or PowerPoint presentation.

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

TIME COMMITMENT
30 - 40 hrs/week; 1 full semester - 1 academic year. Part-time availability will also be considered.

SCHEDULE
Weekdays with an occasional weekend day or evening.

SUPERVISORS
Roberta Gasbarre, Discovery Theater Programmer

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
- We seek candidates who have strong organizational and communication skills.
- Candidate should also be responsible, creative, personable and resourceful.
- Must have a professional demeanor, writing ability and internet research skills.
- Familiarity with computers, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- A history or interest in theatre and/or arts education and administration is a must!

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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