1. Archives
Center - Interns undertake projects involving preparation of collections for
research use and dissemination of collections information through print and
electronic media. The project will entail processing—arrangement description,
and re-housing materials—as well as cataloging archival collections. (non-paid) SOLAA Project Choice: Archives Center. Create an account and apply on SOLAA
https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
2. *James E. Webb Internship for Minority Undergraduate Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students in Business and Public Administration. DEADLINE IS THIS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1! http://www.smithsonianofi.com/internship-opportunities/james-e-webb-internship-for-minority-undergraduate-juniors-seniors-and-graduate-students-in-business-and-public-administration/
3. *Minority Internship Program DEADLINE IS THIS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1! http://www.smithsonianofi.com/minority-internship-program/
Associate
Director, Management & Museum Services – Interns will support the office
responsible for a range of Museum-wide management, support, and services
functions. These include personnel, budget and finance, technology, project
management, photographic services, and the business program (non-paid) SOLAA
Project Choice: Assoc Director, Management & Museum Services. Create an
account and apply on SOLAA https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
4. Conservation
Lab (Costume) Intern will work on learning projects that focus on the
conservation and preservation on textiles and costume objects. Carries out
surveys, treatment, and mounting on assigned NMAH and traveling exhibits for
costumes and textiles. Examines assigned objects for surveys. Identifies
treatment and mounting needs. Develops proposals that address those needs and carries
out approved treatment and mounting procedures. Constructs various support
forms for the exhibitions including partial and full silhouette and 3-D display
forms for costumes, and display forms for hats, shoes, and adornments.
Installation of textile and costume objects for exhibitions. (non-paid) SOLAA
Project Choice: Conservation – Costume
5. Conservation
Lab (Object) Intern will work on learning projects that focus on surveys of
objects going on exhibition or loan to assess the condition and determine
treatment needs. Responsible for the cleaning, repair, and compensation of
three-dimensional objects in preparation for exhibition and loan. Supervision
of contractors and interns and management of the day-to-day operations of the
Objects Conservation Lab. (non-paid) SOLAA Project Choice: Conservation –
Object. Create an account and apply on SOLAA
https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
6. Conservation
Lab (Paper) Intern will work on learning projects that focus on conservation,
preservation, storage and exhibition of paper-based artifacts such as
documents, art on paper and historic books. Surveys paper-based objects going
on exhibition or loan to assess their condition and determine treatment needs.
Responsible for the cleaning, stabilization and repair of artifacts in
preparation for exhibition and loan. Supervision of contractors and interns and
management of the day-to-day operations of the Paper Conservation Lab.
(non-paid) SOLAA Project Choice: Conservation – Paper. Create an account and
apply on SOLAA https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
7. Curatorial
Projects - Curatorial interns work alongside professional staff in the Museum's
Department of History. The department's research and collections document the
breadth, depth, and complexity of the American people, from social, political,
military, and cultural history to the history of science, medicine, and
technology. Research sources include historical objects, oral histories,
prints, photographs, and archives. Outside sources may include the Library of
Congress, the National Archives, historical societies, and other government
records. Interns will have opportunities to work on a variety of projects which
may include research, exhibition, and/or collections-related activities,
depending on the nature of the assignment.
http://americanhistory.si.edu/getinvolved/internship/opportunities/curatorial-projects.
(non-paid) SOLAA Project Choice(s): Curatorial – Armed Forces History,
Curatorial – Culture & the Arts, Curatorial – Work & Industry,
Curatorial – Political History, Curatorial – Home, Community & Life,
Curatorial – Medicine & Science. Create an account and apply on SOLAA
https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
8. Development
(Fundraising) The intern will learn basic knowledge of fundraising methods.
Tasks will vary depending on the Museum’s fundraising priorities at the time of
the internship, such as on designing an invite, generating lists, mailing,
taking RSVP’s, and coordination with special events or helping with list
management, research, pulling data, etc. (non-paid) SOLAA Project Choice:
Development (Fundraising). Create an account and apply on SOLAA
https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
9. Director's
Office Intern - Interns will support the office responsible for overall
leadership and management of the museum including planning, research,
collecting, education, exhibitions, fundraising, business activities, and
facilities renovation. (non-paid) SOLAA Project Choice: Director’s Office
Intern. Create an account and apply on SOLAA
https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
10. Exhibition
Design - Interns focus on either two-dimensional or three-dimensional design to
assist in the development, production, and installation of exhibitions.
Two-dimensional design: Produce graphic design for exhibits, print materials,
public programs, and online use. Interns work with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign,
Acrobat Professional, Photoshop, QuarkXPress, FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Word,
and Excel. Three-dimensional design: Produce conceptual and detailed designs
for space planning, exhibition layout, and artifact display. Create models in
three-dimensional and virtual space. Interns work with CAD – Vectorworks,
SketchUp, and Adobe Illustrator. (non-paid) SOLAA Project Choice: Exhibition
Design. Create an account and apply on SOLAA
https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
11. Graphic
Production - Interns assist with design, digitizing, and production for
exhibition-quality, large-format printing. They acquire and develop advanced
skills for scanning, file preparation, image manipulation, and RIP server
management for mural prints. They will also assist with public programs and the
installation of exhibits. Interns work in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and
QuarkXPress. (non-paid) SOLAA Project Choice: Graphic Production. Create an
account and apply on SOLAA https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
12. Historic Theatre
Intern - The Intern Theatre Project is a three month-long summer internship for
four undergraduate or graduate students of Theatre Arts. The Interns, if selected, will be tasked with
researching, conceptualizing, developing, writing, art-directing, and
performing a short museum theatre piece for the National Museum of American
History, in front of the public visitors to the museum. The process will include guidance and
direction from the Theatre Programs’ Creative Director, workshops with local
museum theatre professionals, and access to curators and Smithsonian
resources. The interns will also be
subject to video and audio podcasting as a resource for the museum, and will
each write an essay about the experience for publishing on the museum blog.
(non-paid) SOLAA Project Choice: Historic Theatre Intern (at least four
applicants will be selected). Create an account and apply on SOLAA
https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
13. Jazz
Appreciation Month - The Smithsonian hosts Jazz Appreciation Month to draw
public attention to the history of jazz and its importance in American culture.
Interns assist in advertising and coordinating Museum programs, answering
public inquiries, and communicating with jazz organizations and schools nationwide.
(non-paid) SOLAA Project Choice: Music - Jazz Appreciation Month. Create an
account and apply on SOLAA https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
14. Jazz Research
Internship - Interns research the history of jazz, including both the emerging
musical styles and the cultural changes brought about by the medium. (non-paid)
SOLAA Project: Music - Jazz Researchers. Create an account and apply on SOLAA
https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
15. SJMO Internship
- Interns will assist the SJMO producer with concert production and other
jazz-related projects. Duties may include music library evaluation, marketing,
and participation in management meetings. SOLAA Project Choice: Music -
Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO). Create an account and apply on
SOLAA https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
16. New Media Intern
- Web Design Assistant - This intern will have a key role in working with New
Media staff to redesign the Museum's blog. In addition, they’ll assist with
maintaining the Museum website, creating and migrating exhibition sites, and
providing other visual web content. Candidates should have a basic proficiency
in hand coding HTML/CSS and/or a foundational knowledge of user experience
design. (non-paid) SOLAA Project Choice:
New Media - Web Design Assistant. Create an account and apply on SOLAA
https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
17. New Media Intern
– Blogging Editorial Assistant - This intern will work with staff, fellow
interns, guest bloggers, and others to pitch, frame, write, edit, design, and
evaluate blog posts; plan and implement a lively editorial calendar of future
posts; represent the blog through the Museum's social media channels, and
advocate for readers' interests and needs. (non-paid) SOLAA Project Choice: New Media – Blogging Editorial Assistant.
Create an account and apply on SOLAA https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
18. Public Affairs -
Interns will have projects of their own to promote start to finish. In
addition, interns will assist the office with daily operations: researching and
responding to media and public inquiries, compiling media clips, researching
and writing calendar submissions, media advisories and releases and some other
things that come up. (non-paid) SOLAA Project: Public Affairs. Create an
account and apply on SOLAA https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
19. Daily Programs
Intern – Interns help research, develop, and evaluate museum programming. In
addition, interns engage museum visitors on the museum floor through interactive
cart programs, by delivering visitor talks, and by assisting with theater
programming. (non-paid) SOLAA Project Choice: Public Programs, Education &
Outreach - Daily Programs. Create an account and apply on SOLAA
https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
20. Programs in
African American History & Culture Intern - Interns help plan, research,
present, and evaluate a variety of public programs. Past projects have included
an annual Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration, celebration of the fortieth
anniversary of the 1965 Alabama voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery,
and “Lift Every Voice” tours, where actors present historical interpretations
of a variety of events and subjects. (non-paid) SOLAA Project Choice: Public
Programs, Education, & Outreach - Program in African American Culture.
Create an account and apply on SOLAA https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
21. Programs in
Latino History & Culture - Interns assist with the management, production,
and evaluation of public programs; the development of a teaching collection,
related curriculum materials, and interpretive guides on Latino history and
culture; and the inventory of objects for themes relevant to Latino history.
(non-paid) SOLAA Project Choice: Public Programs, Education, & Outreach -
Program in Latino History & Culture. Create an account and apply on SOLAA
https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
22. Special Events -
Interns coordinate and attend receptions, dinners, conferences, donation
ceremonies, and other special events at the Museum. Responsibilities include
planning menus, décor, entertainment, and invitation lists as well as
determining protocol and overseeing the printing and mailing of invitations.
(non-paid) SOLAA Project Choice: Special Events. Create an account and apply on
SOLAA https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
23. Information
Technology Intern – Interns will assist in design, implementation, and support
services for computers, networks, audio-visual and data-information systems
used by the Museum. (non-paid) SOLAA Project Choice: Technology Services:
Information Technology. Create an account and apply on SOLAA
https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
