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Smithsonian Education Programs (Smithsonian Sleepovers) Intern

The Smithsonian Associates (TSA)Washington, DC
ABOUT TSA The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) advances the Institutions mission to increase and diffuse knowledge through life-enriching educational and cultural experiences inspired by the Smithsonians research and collections for DC-region students, families, and adults, and for learning communities nationwide. INTERN DUTIES Intern will assist with all aspects of the Smithsonian Sleepovers program, including: - Research, budgets, logistical set-up, maintaining inventory, marketing, coordinating volunteers - Provide direct, hands-on support through the design and production of printed educational materials, and onsite support the night of the sleepovers. Some evening and weekend hours. - Opportunity to also provide assistance to other cultural and educational programs. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES By working closely with the Program Manager, the Intern will coordinate and manage all aspects of Smithsonian Sleepover program and gain experience in educational and cultural event production. Opportunities include: creative thinking, organizing and maintaining the budget, customer service, trouble-shooting/problem-solving, adapting to different situations, multi-tasking, researching, coordination at events, maintaining supplies, editing promotional materials, communication, organization and time management, event management. SEASON Summer (May - end of Aug) TIME COMMITMENT Hours flexible; 1 full semester SCHEDULE Mon - Fri, timing flexible COMPENSATION All TSA 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. TO APPLY Complete the online application at http://intern.si.edu/. Click on the link for the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment System (SOLAA). Questions can be directed to the Intern Coordinator at TSAInternships@si.edu or 202.633.8641. APPLICATION DEADLINE Summer February 1 If you have any questions, please contact: Ms. Meg Smolinski Intern Coordinator 1100 Jefferson Drive SW - Suite 3077 PO Box 23293 Washington DC 20026-3293 TSAInternships@si.edu Phone: 202-633-8641 Fax: 202-633-8909 For more information about internships with The Smithsonian Associates go to: http://residentassociates.org/ticketing/internships/start.aspx