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  1. The position is within a philanthropic or nonprofit organization 
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NOTE: Positions marked as "Featured" are either Native-focused roles or based at organizations focused on Native communities.

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Smithsonian Leadership for Change Internship

Smithsonian Affiliations, Smithsonian Institution
Internship

Job Details

The Smithsonian and its Smithsonian Affiliates, in collaboration with the Emerson Collective and the George Washington University, will offer the Leadership for Change Internship to rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are committed to helping communities, are passionate about social justice, and are driven to accelerate positive impact in our world. Smithsonian Affiliations is committed to helping people across the globe understand the complexity and the nuances of our world by collaborating with a network of mission-aligned Affiliate organizations in this critical work. The Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, and its network of Smithsonian Affiliates believe in the power of museums and cultural organizations to strengthen and transform our world. This change cannot happen without diversity—not just of race or ethnicity, but also of ideas, experience, and perspective. This internship provides an opportunity for students to use their dedication to social justice, combined with their skills and life experience to support museums and cultural organizations in affecting change in our communities. Students will become museum advocates and explore new ways to bring museum content, resources, and expertise to communities near and far. There are two (2) types of internship opportunities with the Smithsonian in Summer 2023:
  • Hybrid: 3 weeks onsite at a Smithsonian Affiliate; 5 weeks virtual
  • In Person: 8 weeks at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
Projects will vary based on location and may include opportunities in:
  • Digital engagement
  • Educational equity and accessibility
  • Communications
  • International relations
  • Exhibition development
  • National and community outreach
  • Museum advocacy
All projects will focus on one or more of 4 core topic areas—Women’s History, Climate Change, Race and Social Justice, and the Changing American Narrative (including rural initiatives, immigration, education, civics, democracy, and other topics). QUALIFICATIONS
  • Students must be rising college sophomores, juniors, or seniors to qualify for this internship.
  • International students within the continental U.S. may apply
  • You DO NOT need experience or a major in arts, art, or museum administration. This opportunity is open to any student regardless of major who has a passion for social justice and education
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This is a paid internship. Interns will receive $4,800 stipend

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