Every year, the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage involves over a hundred interns in our various activities. We offer internships year-round in various fields, including folklore, cultural anthropology, ethnomusicology, linguistics, museum studies, arts administration, graphic and web design, videography, marketing, social media, and library science. Internships can take place remotely or in Washington, D.C. APPLY BY MARCH 1.
Posted at https://internships.si.edu/opportunity/internships-center-folklife-and-cultural-heritage
Intern projects, conducted under the guidance of the Center’s professional staff, often focus on research and production for the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives, educational outreach, and cultural sustainability research and programs.
Internships are open to students and non-students alike. They can be from six weeks to one year, full- or part-time, though working at least fifteen to twenty hours per week is preferred. Students in folklore, American studies, history, music, library science, or other fields may be able to arrange course credit for their work.
Some Areas of Internships:
- Smithsonian Folklife Festival
- Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
- Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives
- Rinzler Archives Summer Internship
- Web Production
- Cultural Vitality Research and Outreach
How to Apply
To apply online, visit solaa.si.edu and create an account. After selecting Internship, specify the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. You will be required to upload supporting materials, including an essay, résumé, transcripts, and letters of recommendation.
The submission deadline for summer internships is March 1. There are no deadlines for submitting applications for other seasons. The completed application is to be submitted at least six weeks before the start of the internship.
Contact Information
For questions regarding opportunities at CFCH, please contact Arlene Reiniger reinigera@si.edu
