(Contact Internship and Career Advisor about academic credit eligibility)
Smithsonian Associates Studio Arts Intern (Summer 2018)
ABOUT SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES
Smithsonian Associates 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.
INTERN DUTIES
The primary responsibility will be research and development of an increased
web presence for the Studio Arts department. This portion of the internship is
somewhat self-directed with oversight by the Studio Arts Coordinator. Tasks
include:
• Maintaining/enhancing the Studio Arts social media profiles on Facebook &
Twitter
• Maintaining/enhancing the Studio Arts department fledgling art-related blog
• Providing content for a Studio Arts landing page on the Associates’ website.
• Assist the Associates’ Studio Arts department by providing program support
including: logistical set-up, research, budgeting, marketing, and
correspondence with staff, vendors, and the general public.
• May also include direct, hands-on support for studio arts programs.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• Expand internet research skills and gain experience in social marketing
• Improve writing skills through a variety of communication mediums (formal
correspondence, marketing materials, web content)
• Hands-on participation in producing Studio Arts classes
QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to work efficiently with attention to detail
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel
• Internet research skills, including social media and networking sites
• Knowledge of and interest in the visual arts and continuing educational
programming in a museum setting
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to creatively problem-solve and work with loose supervision.
• Applicant must be able to interact with many different types of people while
maintaining a professional demeanor.
TIME COMMITMENT
25-40 hours/week
SCHEDULE
Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (days and times flexible)
SUPERVISOR
Kathy Fuller, Administrative Coordinator for Studio Arts
COMPENSATION
All Associates internships are unpaid and housing is not provided. College
credit may be granted, but must be coordinated in advance with the intern's
university/college.
LOCATION
S. Dillon Ripley Center, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
TO APPLY
Complete the online application at
http://SmithsonianAssociates.org/Internships
. Questions can be directed to
the Intern Coordinator at TSAInternships@si.edu or (202) 633-8631.
SEASON
Summer: June to August
APPLICATION DEADLINE
To be considered in the first round of applications, please submit your
materials by the following date:
Summer Positions: February 1
Applications received after this date will still be considered on an as-needed
basis.
SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES WEBSITE
Intern positions at Smithsonian Associates are available year-round. For more
information go to
http://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/internships/start.aspx