Smithsonian Photographic Services (SPS) Washington D.C.

Smithsonian Photographic Services (SPS)

Digital Imaging Intern

Digitalize photographs used in various departments throughout the museum.

Supervisor: Carl C. Hansen, Acting Director Smithsonian Photographic Services
Qualifications: Knowledge of scanners, digitizing, Adobe Photoshop 6 or 7, and web pages. Interest and enthusiasm. Minimum of thirty hours a week, 2 months or more.

Digital Library Archives Intern

Edit, catalog, and prepare photographic images for scanning, converting, and linking to image databases. This involves work converting historic log books into digital format and working with historic (1800s to present) photographs.

Supervisor: Carl C. Hansen, Director Smithsonian Photographic Services
Qualifications: Interest and knowledge of photography, Adobe Photoshop CS2 or CS3, and archival procedures. Minimum of thirty hours a week, 2 months or more.

Electronic Imaging Interns

Scan and electronically process image files used for publications, on-line distribution, and digital prints.

Supervisor: Carl C. Hansen, Director Smithsonian Photographic Services
Qualifications: Interest and knowledge of photography. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop CS2 or CS3 and Macintosh computers. Minimum of thirty hours a week, 2 months or more.

Museum Photography Intern

Assist staff photographers with photographing people, events, activities and objects around the Smithsonian. Includes assignments in studio, documentary photography, public relations, and the use of professional digital equipment.

Supervisor: Carl C. Hansen, Director Smithsonian Photographic Services
Qualifications: Interest, knowledge, and experience in photography. Students in university level photographic majors are given preference. Experience with professional cameras, lighting equipment, and Adobe Photoshop CS2 or CS3. Minimum of thirty hours a week, 2 months or more.

* All applicants for Photographic Services Internships must provide portfolio on web or CD (except for Digital Library Archives applicants who can substitute archives course work).

Term: 2 month minimum
Stipend: none
Deadlines: July 15 - fall; October 15 - winter/spring; Feb 15 - summer
Contact:

Carl C. Hansen
Smithsonian Photographic Services
National Museum of American History
P.O. Box 37012 MRC 644
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012, USA
Phone: (202) 633-3750

Posted By: Antonia Huang