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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

ABOUT TSA The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) advances the Smithsonian 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 Provide much-needed support to the Summer Camp team by assisting with all aspects of the daily running of Summer Camp, including: Supervision of campers and orchestration of Youth Teacher Assistant program Upkeep of rosters and camper paperwork, communication with camp instructors and parents Supply organization and procurement Provide other assistance as needed PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Experience in arts administration Creation of and execution of museum-based childrens programs The opportunity to create Smithsonian camps for upcoming summers Interaction with top-caliber camp instructors Volunteer management experience SEASON Summer (early June late August) TIME COMMITMENT 40 hrs/wk; 1 full summer SCHEDULE Monday - Friday, 10:00 am 5:00 pm prior to camp, 8:30 am 5:00 pm during summer camp, 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. Qualified interns may also be selected to serve as After-Camp Managers and eligible for a bi-weekly stipend. Information about the After-Camp position will be provided during the applicants interview, if selected. 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

ABOUT TSA The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) advances the Smithsonian 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. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Apply internet research skills and gain experience in social media marketing - Develop experience in event planning and production - Improve writing skills through a variety of communication mediums (formal correspondence, marketing materials, web content) - Expand professional network in producing Smithsonian at 8 events SEASONS Fall (Sep - Dec) TIME COMMITMENT 25 hrs/week; 1 full semester SCHEDULE Mon - Fri, 10:00 am to 3:00/4:00 pm plus 2-3 evening events throughout the semester) SUPERVISOR Cat Aboudara, Program Coordinator; and Lauren Rosenberg, Program Coordinator 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. LOCATION S. Dillon Ripley Center, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

ABOUT TSA The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) advances the Smithsonian 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 The intern will assist with the daily general office duties in the Development department such as Creation of marketing materials, cultivation and stewardship materials for donors Preparation of acknowledgement letters, grants and sponsor proposals Conduct online research for grants and donation prospects Data entry in donor tracking software PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Training and practice in development software platforms Expand research and organizational skills Exposure to macro (SI-wide) and micro (TSA) development efforts Improve writing skills through variety of communication mediums (formal letters, marketing materials, web content) Possible opportunity to participate in grant/proposal writing process Network with interns in TSA and across the Smithsonian SEASONS Spring (Jan May), Summer (Jun Aug) & Fall (Sep - Dec) TIME COMMITMENT 24 hrs/wk; 1 full semester SCHEDULE Three days per week, 9 am to 5 pm 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 DEADLINES Spring October 1 Summer February 1 Fall July 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

ABOUT TSA The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) advances the Smithsonian 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. ABOUT DISCOVERY THEATER The Smithsonian's Discovery Theater is dedicated to offering the best in live performance for young people that celebrate the rich diversity of our region and our world. Each season we tap into the vast resources of the Smithsonian Institution to present relevant, culturally accurate entertaining programs. We offer dozens of interactive productions that feature puppets, storytellers, dancers, actors, musicians, and even mimes! INTERN DUTIES Assist with house management duties for the theater Assist in office management duties, box office/group sales, office duties, daily operations, and web research Assist in production, artist communication, hospitality and project management. When possible, interns may have the opportunity to help direct, stage manage, and mount productions. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Intern in this position will be exposed to all areas of artistic administration including sales/customer service, office operations and house & stage managing SEASONS Spring (Jan May), Summer (Jun Jul) & Fall (Sep - Dec) TIME COMMITMENT 30 - 40 hrs/wk; 1 full semester 1 academic year SCHEDULE Weekdays with an occasional weekend day or evening, 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 DEADLINES Spring October 1 Summer February 1 Fall July 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

ABOUT TSA The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) advances the Smithsonian 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. ABOUT DISCOVERY THEATER The Smithsonian's Discovery Theater is dedicated to offering the best in live performance for young people that celebrate the rich diversity of our region and our world. Each season we tap into the vast resources of the Smithsonian Institution to present relevant, culturally accurate entertaining programs. We offer dozens of interactive productions that feature puppets, storytellers, dancers, actors, musicians, and even mimes! INTERN DUTIES Attend meetings, rehearsals and possible auditions Write report of each activity attended and create action items generated Meet daily with staff to discuss completed programs and upcoming events Generate, edit and update scripts, learning materials, and online content Explore the Smithsonian, thinking about the potential connection to DT programs. Share those thoughts with Director in short storyboards or written idea papers Usher and assist at DT events, programs and show Write weekly reports outlining tasks completed, challenges and reflections PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES The intern will be exposed to artistic administration including season planning, developing museum theater pieces, and using theater as an educational tool If schedule permits, the intern will have the opportunity to assist the Director on a produced show and/or assist in creating the script or PowerPoint presentation SEASONS Spring (Jan - May), Summer (Jun - Jul) & Fall (Sep - Dec) TIME COMMITMENT 30 - 40 hrs/wk; 1 full semester 1 academic year SCHEDULE Weekdays with an occasional weekend day or evening, 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 DEADLINES Spring October 1 Summer February 1 Fall July 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

ABOUT TSA The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) advances the Smithsonian 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. ABOUT DISCOVERY THEATER The Smithsonian's Discovery Theater is dedicated to offering the best in live performance for young people that celebrate the rich diversity of our region and our world. Each season we tap into the vast resources of the Smithsonian Institution to present relevant, culturally accurate entertaining programs. We offer dozens of interactive productions that feature puppets, storytellers, dancers, actors, musicians, and even mimes! INTERN DUTIES Assist with various aspects of the technical side of theater. Throughout the semester, there will opportunities to learn and assist in some the following areas: stage management, assistant direction, sound, lighting, props & costumes. Intern will participate actively in running and preparing for both produced and presented shows for Discovery Theater. May also be called on to assist in office duties, daily operations, artist communication, and hospitality. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES The tech intern will receive basic knowledge of how the technical aspects of a theater work as well as insight into the administrative side of technical theater. Possible training that may be offered includes SFX, sound & light boards, basic sound editing, sound and lighting design. SEASONS Spring (Jan May), Summer (Jun Jul) & Fall (Sep Dec) TIME COMMITMENT 30 - 40 hrs/wk; 1 full semester 1 academic year SCHEDULE Weekdays with an occasional weekend day or evening, 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 DEADLINES Spring October 1 Summer February 1 Fall July 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

ABOUT TSA The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) advances the Smithsonian 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 Support eMarketing to manage online questionnaires and conduct market research Pull customer segments from in-house database, send Zoomerang questionnaires, enter responses into TessituraTSAs customer relationship mgt. system Create and update questionnaires to encourage email opt-ins, identify customer Generate reports on questionnaire data and eMarketing campaigns Help conduct research on competitors, new online advertising opportunities, and on speakers and performers, who make presentations at the Smithsonian PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Market research, including online surveys and product development Data mining, customer segmentation, consumer behavior Direct marketing, email marketing, and online advertising Web & email analytics and online consumer behavior SEASONS Spring (Jan May), Summer (Jun Aug) & Fall (Sept - Dec) TIME COMMITMENT 32 hrs/wk; 1 full semester SCHEDULE Monday Thursday, 9 am 5 pm, schedule can be 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 DEADLINES Spring October 1 Summer February 1 Fall July 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

ABOUT TSA The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) advances the Smithsonian 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 Assist in the design, planning, and coordination of educational programs (featuring primarily Smithsonian speakers) around the U.S. Tasks include: Researching topic areas and presenters Planning logistics Investigating potential clients Assist in office management duties, including daily operations PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Attend job resource fairs and other events for Smithsonian interns Develop program themes and participate in program planning meetings with Smithsonian museum and outside staff Manage production of teacher resource binders Write press releases, speaker bios and other program documents SEASONS Spring (Jan May), Summer (Jun Aug) & Fall (Sep - Dec) TIME COMMITMENT 32 hrs/wk; 1 full semester SCHEDULE Days and 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 DEADLINES Spring October 1 Summer February 1 Fall July 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

ABOUT TSA The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) advances the Smithsonian 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 Support the Web & eMarketing Team by assisting with eMarketing projects, such as: Help with eMarketing campaigns by sending emails to targeted members of the TSA database to help fill open spaces in classes and tours. Design, write and proof emails. Assist with website copy-writing Using web analytics software to research results from marketing campaigns and report on findings Participation in planning and strategy sessions for specific projects May include some content management for social networking websites as well as friend communication and contest implementation Assist with research as needed Additional projects as assigned based on marketing needs and skills of applicant. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Develop enhanced communication skills for customer relation and marketing Become familiar with common eMarketing tools, reporting and best practices that are valuable for future employment Gain exposure to a wide variety of real life marketing needs and solutions Practice database management and learning to target campaigns for greater ROI and lower COS, to ensure successful marketing approaches SEASONS Spring (Jan May), Summer (Jun Aug) & Fall (Sep - Dec) TIME COMMITMENT 1 semester (Preference given to applicants who can stay a full school year) SCHEDULE Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm; Hours 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 DEADLINES Spring October 1 Summer February 1 Fall July 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