Smithsonian National Education Outreach Intern Job Listing at The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) in Washington, DC

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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
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