Internship at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (Smithsonian Institute)
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.
Internships are available in either full-time or part-time positions from 10 to 15 weeks throughout the year with the possibility for extension. Specific start and end dates and hours will be determined by the intern mentor and the intern.
Some internships offer stipends while others do not. Those that offer stipends will state so in the details within the description.
NMAAHC interns receive the following benefits during their internship:
- Professional development workshops and trainings
- Weekly seminars with NMAAHC staff
- Discounts at Smithsonian museums and facilities
- Tours of the NMAAHC and other Smithsonian facilities
- Intern social events
- Access to Smithsonian Libraries
- Networking events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Social activities in Washington, DC
College and graduate students
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Contact
https://internships.si.edu/contact-us