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 OPPORTUNITIES

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