The Office of Special Events at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History plans and coordinates over 150 events each year including: exhibition openings, donation ceremonies, staff receptions, donor cultivation events, corporate dinners and receptions, and social events. This internship offers an unparalleled opportunity for students interested in event planning and coordinating to delve into the museum environment and gain hands-on skills from a highly esteemed workplace. Our interns are given a great deal of responsibility and permitted the chance to develop their writing skills, interact with museum officials, work with caterers and vendors, and staff numerous special events.
While unpaid, we offer a one-time $500 stipend to help with travel and transportation expenses.
Step by step instructions on how to apply can be found here:
http://americanhistory.si.edu/getinvolved/internship/apply
Be sure to choose Special Events as your project choice!
Applicant must be a junior, senior, or graduate student.
Applications will be reviewed beginning week of March 25th. Summer 2019 Application Deadline: Monday, April 1