Smithsonian Associates Sleepovers Intern (Summer 2018)

Smithsonian Associates advances the Institution’s mission "to increase and diffuse knowledge" through life-enriching educational and cultural experiences inspired by the Smithsonian’s research and collections for DC-region students, families, and adults, and for learning communities nationwide.

 

• 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.

• Work to ensure all materials are available for each sleepover; some crafting may be needed, but not necessary.

• Must be able to attend all sleepovers- evening and weekend hours.

• Support summer camp with before and after care, as well as lunch time.

• Opportunity to provide assistance to other cultural and educational programs.

 

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.

 

• Experience and/or interest working with children ages 8-12 and their parents/chaperones

• Background or strong interest in education and/or special events planning required

• Ability to work quickly with attention to detail both independently and as a team

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet

• Capability to collaborate as a member of a team

• Must be able to interact with many different types of people while maintaining a professional demeanor

Hours flexible; 1 full semester

 

Part-time or full-time, times flexible- sleeping over in the museum is a requirement

 

Liz Paige, Program Coordinator, and Brigitte Blachere, Program Manager

 

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.

S. Dillon Ripley Center, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC                          

 

Complete the online application at http://SmithsonianAssociates.org/Internships. Questions can be directed to the Intern Coordinator at TSAInternships@si.edu or (202) 633-8631.

 

Summer: May to the end of August

 

To be considered in the first round of applications, please submit your materials by the following date:

Summer Position: February 1

Applications received after this date will still be considered on an as-needed basis.

 

Intern positions at Smithsonian Associates are available year-round. For more information go to http://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/internships/start.aspx