Smithsonian On-Line Marketing 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
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