Smithsonian Associates Studio Arts Intern (Summer 2018)

(Contact Internship and Career Advisor about academic credit eligibility)

Smithsonian Associates Studio Arts Intern (Summer 2018)

ABOUT SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES
Smithsonian Associates advances the Smithsonian 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 DUTIES
The primary responsibility will be research and development of an increased web presence for the Studio Arts department. This portion of the internship is somewhat self-directed with oversight by the Studio Arts Coordinator. Tasks include:
• Maintaining/enhancing the Studio Arts social media profiles on Facebook & Twitter
• Maintaining/enhancing the Studio Arts department fledgling art-related blog
• Providing content for a Studio Arts landing page on the Associates’ website.
• Assist the Associates’ Studio Arts department by providing program support including: logistical set-up, research, budgeting, marketing, and correspondence with staff, vendors, and the general public.
• May also include direct, hands-on support for studio arts programs. 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• Expand internet research skills and gain experience in social marketing
• Improve writing skills through a variety of communication mediums (formal correspondence, marketing materials, web content)
• Hands-on participation in producing Studio Arts classes 

QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to work efficiently with attention to detail
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel
• Internet research skills, including social media and networking sites
• Knowledge of and interest in the visual arts and continuing educational programming in a museum setting
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to creatively problem-solve and work with loose supervision.
• Applicant must be able to interact with many different types of people while maintaining a professional demeanor.  

TIME COMMITMENT
25-40 hours/week  

SCHEDULE
Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (days and times flexible) 

SUPERVISOR
Kathy Fuller, Administrative Coordinator for Studio Arts 

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                            

TO APPLY
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.  

SEASON
Summer: June to August  

APPLICATION DEADLINE
To be considered in the first round of applications, please submit your materials by the following date:
Summer Positions: February 1
Applications received after this date will still be considered on an as-needed basis. 

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