The Smithsonian Associates (TSA)
Complementing Smithsonian museums' research, exhibitions, and collections, The Smithsonian Associates' educational activity consists of program-based outreach initiatives. Through a curriculum consisting of hundreds of courses, lectures, tours, seminars, and other educational experiences, TSA forms an ongoing, systemic center for the study of the humanities, arts, and sciences. TSA interns are offered unique opportunities to learn about all aspects of educational programming for both adults and children, while contributing extensively to one of the worlds great cultural institutions. Intern projects both benefit the Institution and compliment applicants own interests, skills, and experience.
Art Collectors Program: Provide support in art sales, preparation of prints, and inventory. Intern will also conduct research on emerging artists, contact media for program promotion, and assist with artist events.
Design: Assist with the layout of the monthly catalogue, brochures, ads, and other projects. Intern will gain experience in corporate graphics.
Development: Support staff through event planning, creating marketing materials, conducting research on funding sources, and maintaining website text for Development and Young Benefactors activities.
Performing Arts: Work with staff to help research, plan, or manage lectures, performances, seminars, series, and courses. Internships are available year round in Performing Arts and during the summer with our 7 week Summer Camp.
Public Affairs: Assist with all aspects of publicizing TSA programs, fulfill press requests, help draft media and calendar releases.
Regional Programs: Provide support in creating programs for national audiences including conducting research, developing contacts, and assisting with logistics coordination and marketing.
Summer Camp: Support the Smithsonian Summer Camp team by assisting with the daily running of the 7-week campers, supervision of campers and Youth Teacher Assistants, upkeep of rosters and camper paperwork, parent communication, and supply organization and procurement.
Terms: Winter/spring, summer, fall; hours are flexible - generally 20 to 40 hours a week.
Stipend: Internships at The Smithsonian Associates are unpaid. College or university credit (based on school requirements) may be given.
Deadlines: Applications are considered throughout the year.
Contact:Tricia Byrne, Intern and Volunteer Coordinator
1100 Jefferson Drive, SW – Suite 3077
Washington, DC
Mail to: The Smithsonian Associates
P. O. Box 23293
Washington, DC 20026-3293
Phone: 202-633-8596
Fax: 202-786-2536
Email: volunof@si.edu
Posted By: Antonia Huang
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