ABOUT SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES
Smithsonian Associates advances the 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
• Intern will assist with all aspects of the Smithsonian Sleepovers program,
including:
• Research, budgets, logistical set-up, maintaining inventory, marketing,
coordinating volunteers
• Provide direct, hands-on support through the design and production of
printed educational materials, and onsite support the night of the sleepovers.
• Work to ensure all materials are available for each sleepover; some crafting
may be needed, but not necessary.
• Must be able to attend all sleepovers- evening and weekend hours.
• Support summer camp with before and after care, as well as lunch time.
• Opportunity to provide assistance to other cultural and educational
programs.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
By working closely with the Program Manager, the Intern will coordinate and
manage all aspects of Smithsonian Sleepover program and gain experience in
educational and cultural event production. Opportunities include: creative
thinking, organizing and maintaining the budget, customer service, trouble-
shooting/problem-solving, adapting to different situations, multi-tasking,
researching, coordination at events, maintaining supplies, editing promotional
materials, communication, organization and time management, event management.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience and/or interest working with children ages 8-12 and their
parents/chaperones
• Background or strong interest in education and/or special events planning
required
• Ability to work quickly with attention to detail both independently and as a
team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet
• Capability to collaborate as a member of a team
• Must be able to interact with many different types of people while
maintaining a professional demeanor
TIME COMMITMENT
Hours flexible; 1 full semester
SCHEDULE
Part-time or full-time, times flexible- sleeping over in the museum is a
requirement
SUPERVISORS
Liz Paige, Program Coordinator, and Brigitte Blachere, Program Manager
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: May to the end of August
APPLICATION DEADLINE
To be considered in the first round of applications, please submit your
materials by the following date:
Summer Position: 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