Apply by June 30 for Fall Internships with Smithsonian Associates

Apply by June 30.
For more than 50 years, Smithsonian Associates—the largest museum-based education program in the world—has produced vibrant educational and cultural programming that brings the Smithsonian to life. Inspired by the Smithsonian’s research, collections, and exhibitions, each year nearly 1,000 public programs spark creativity and excite learning in people of all ages. (Learn more at https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/internships/.)
Internships posted on BYU’s Handshake:

Social Media Virtual Intern (Fall 2021)

INTERN DUTIES

• Create new content and research relevant content to publish to Smithsonian Associates’ Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts
•  Maintain schedule/editorial calendar for social media accounts
• Research and implement new creative strategies for expanding social media reach
• Attend Associates events to develop content for social media platforms
• Assist with monitoring and reporting on the success of social media initiatives
• Monitor comments; engage followers in conversation

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITES

• Create images and educational content for social media platforms to communicate with target audiences
• Gain experience in representing the Smithsonian brand
• Network with interns and staff in Smithsonian Associates and across the Smithsonian

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enthusiastic about social media
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Professional demeanor, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within identified timeframes
• Keen attention to detail when proofreading, copyediting, and fact-checking
• Comfortable utilizing Facebook, Twitter, Tweetdeck, Instagram, and Hootsuite
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to take and upload digital photos; photography experience a plus

TIME COMMITMENT
20 hours/week minimum; one full semester
SCHEDULE
Monday to Friday, timing flexible
SUPERVISOR
Lauren Lyons, Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist
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

Adult Education Programming and Special Events Virtual Intern (Fall 2021)

INTERN DUTIES
Intern will assist with all aspects of Associates’ core programming, including:
• Research, booking, budgets, speaker selection, contract negotiation, space rental, catering, technology requirements, logistical set-up, and marketing
• Event implementation, including greeting the general public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting vendors, partners, speakers and performers by addressing equipment, technical, and other needs
• Assist with staffing duties during some evening and weekend programs
• Assists the programming department with additional duties as assigned.
Students should consult with academic faculty to determine if this unpaid experience will earn credit.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
By working closely with the program coordinators, the intern will gain experience in all aspects of program and event production, including: budgeting, performance reporting, customer service, trouble-shooting/problem-solving, adapting to different situations, multi-tasking, creative thinking, researching, coordination at events, creating and maintaining inventories, editing promotional materials, communication, box office and house management, organization and time management, event management.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience and/or interest in educational public programming, museum programming, house management, arts management, and/or event planning
• Background or strong interest in culture, art, science and/or history or event planning required
• Ability to work quickly with attention to detail both independently and as a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Must be able to interact with many different types of people while maintaining a professional demeanor
TIME COMMITMENT
Hours flexible; 1 full semester
SCHEDULE
Monday to Friday, timing flexible
SUPERVISOR
Rebecca Roberts, Program Coordinator
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