Smithsonian Development Intern Job Listing at The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) in Washington, DC (Job ID 503635)

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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