Smithsonian Institute National Museum of the American Indian
Internship Program
Website: www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=collaboration&second=internships
Deadlines: Four per year (October 10; November 20; February 6; July 12)
Important
Notes: Placements can be in Maryland, Washington, DC, or New York City. The Smithsonian does not give academic credit directly, but internship credit with home institution can be arranged.
Eligibility: Currently enrolled or recently graduated (within the last 6 months) students; any academic program; have a GPA of 3.0/4.0 scale; with a demonstrated interest in the museum profession and related fields; and have the ability to work at least 20 hours per week
Description: The Internship Program provides educational opportunities for students interested in the museum profession and related fields. Interns complete projects using the resources of the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) and other Smithsonian offices. Internships are an opportunity for students to learn about the museum’s collections, exhibitions, programs, and methodologies and to meet professionals in the museum field.
There are four internship sessions held throughout the year. Each session lasts approximately ten weeks and interns will receive hands-on experience through a variety of assignments. Most assignments provide interns with museum practice and program development experience; some may be more research-oriented. Interns are expected to work from twenty to forty hours per week. Some interns choose to find a part-time job to help pay for expenses during their internships.
Send
applications to: please see website listed above; do not send to the Office of Special Scholarship Programs
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