Internships at the National Museum of African American History and Culture offer undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates opportunities to work closely with professionals and scholars in the museum field. The museum provides a dynamic learning environment and access to supportive mentors that help interns reach their educational and professional goals. Interns can gain practical museum skills and program development experience in a variety of part-time and full-time positions! Summer 2021 opportunities include:

Information Security Internship

Stewardship Internship

Black Designers Research Internship

Oral History Internship

Archival Internship

Architecture and Design Archival Internship

Media Internship

Office of Public Affairs Marketing Internship

Web Content Internship

For individual position descriptions please see website at https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/internships-fellowships.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture will offer available internships as online experiences to meet current health and safety guidelines set forth by the Smithsonian Institution.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Students who are currently enrolled in an academic program, as well as individuals who have recently completed studies. All majors are welcome.

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent is generally expected (with withdrawals and incompletes explained).

Ability to work a minimum of twenty hours per week.

Interns should possess enthusiasm, strong writing and organizational skills and proficient computer skills.