Field Trips Internship

NOTE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ONLINE PORTAL https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public.  HANDSHAKE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Description

The National Air and Space Museum's internship program provides firsthand experience working in a museum in an immersive experience including professional development opportunities, enrichment activities and opportunities to collaborate with other interns. 

This is a 10-week, full-time internship that includes a $8,000 stipend. The program is scheduled for the Fall Semester, but dates can be flexible depending on candidate's schedule. 

The School Programs Intern will be in the Youth & Teachers Program Team of the Education Department at the National Air and Space Museum. This internship experience will provide opportunities to learn about K-12 museum education by supporting various initiatives of the Holt Scholars program, which focuses on District of Columbia Public School (DCPS) teacher and student experiences. Specifically, this intern will support on site field trips via facilitating small student group experiences during Engineering & Design Challenges and collaborating with staff to develop, test, and refine student self-guides. This intern will also support various initiatives potentially including testing content with the museum’s Teacher Advisory Group, providing input on pre- and post visit materials, supporting Teacher Professional Development initiatives, and helping in the facilitation and evaluation of a Teachers Night at the museum. 

Number of positions available

1

Requirements

National Air and Space Museum internships are available to undergraduate students, recent graduates, or graduate students.

You must apply through our SOLAA system.

To apply for the internship, please create an account on the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment system (SOLAA) here: https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html 

Complete applications must include the following: 

1. Internship program application (found on SOLAA)
2. Unofficial transcript
3. Two letters of recommendation
4. A Statement of Purpose (500-1,000 words) indicating the type of internship you are interested in and explaining how an internship will contribute to your education and career goals

About National Air and Space Museum

The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum collects, preserves, studies, and exhibits artifacts, archival materials, and works of art related to the history, culture, and science of aviation and spaceflight and the study of the universe. Its research and outreach activities serve all audiences, within and beyond its walls. The Museum commemorates the past and is committed to educating and inspiring people to foster appreciation for the importance of flight to humanity.