There are two paid Robert F. Smith internships onsite related to collection information management and digital imaging in summer 2017.

Internships at the National Museum of African American History and Culture offer college and graduate students and recent graduates opportunities to work closely with professionals and scholars in the museum field. The museum provides a dynamic learning environment and access to supportive mentors that help interns reach their educational and professional goals. Interns can gain practical museum skills and program development experience in a variety of positions from education to collections to public relations. Internship projects are based upon the need and availability of professional staff.

Information about the internships is here:  https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/internships-fellowships

Undergraduate and graduate students may apply through the portal on the main Smithsonian Office of Fellowships and Internships:  https://www.smithsonianofi.com/internship-opportunities/

Application Deadlines

Summer Internships: March 15

Applicants interested in combining an internship at the NMAAHC with a paid intern through the Minority Internship Program, Native American Internship Program, or James E. Webb Internship for Minority Undergraduate Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students in Business and Public Administration must submit an application by the deadline for these programs. For more information, see the Smithsonian Office of Fellowships and Internships.

Eligibility

Students who are currently enrolled in an academic program, as well as individuals who have recently completed studies.

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent is generally expected (with withdrawals and incompletes explained).
• Ability to work a minimum of twenty hours per week. Most internships are unpaid (some include a stipend, such as the Robert F Smith Internships).

Location

Internships will take place at the National Museum of African American History and Culture office at Capital Gallery, 600 Maryland Avenue SW, accessible by Metro Yellow/Green & Blue/Orange/Silver Lines.

Background Investigation

An internship appointment is conditional, subject to your successful completion of a pre-appointment background investigation for a non-critical, sensitive position.

How to Apply

Please apply using the Smithsonian online application system. Paper applications will not be considered.

Please be aware that complete applications must include the following:

• Internship program application form
• Academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
• Personal essay (use this to tell us how the internship will advance your academic/career goals)
• Two letters of reference

Essential Tips for the Online Application

Do NOT submit your application until all necessary components are uploaded (i.e., transcripts, personal essay, resume). Once submitted you cannot upload or change anything within the application.

An unofficial or official transcript can be uploaded by first scanning the document and saving it as a .pdf or .jpeg. Please do not mail the transcript separately.

Make sure that you click the “Send Email” button. This triggers the system to email your references with instructions for uploading the reference letter. Please advise your references of this in advance.

Funding is available on a competitive basis from the Office of Fellowships and Internships.