The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) offers internships in the Fall, Spring and Summer for college students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above to apply. Interns accepted into the program will assist in the building of the museum's collections, exhibitions, and programs. Interns work an average of 20 hours per week with other professionals at the museum.
Projects may include conducting research on museum collection items, preparing collection items for storage, assisting with collection catalogues and records, preparing for exhibitions, assisting with media relations projects and maintaining media files, among others.
The internship is unpaid. Students interested in receiving college credit for their internship must make arrangements with their college advisor prior to the start of the internship.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture focuses on African American culture and history. The new museum, to be completed in 2015, will share the history of the African American culture and their long struggle for freedom. The purpose of the museum is to foster a spirit of camaraderie, reconciliation and healing among all Americans.
The location is usually in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
To apply for an internship, visit:
nmaahc.si.edu/getinvolved/internships
To apply for a job, visit:
www.si.edu/ohr
