Young Ambassadors Program
National Museum of the American Latino

The Young Ambassadors Program (YAP) is a national college preparatory and leadership program for graduating high school seniors that fosters the next generation of community-conscious Latino leaders in the arts, sciences, and humanities via the Smithsonian Institution and its resources. Selected applicants will participate in a weeklong pre-professional and pre-collegiate seminar in Washington, D.C. at the Smithsonian focusing on Latino perspectives with peers from all over the nation.

Function
Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion, Art & Art History, Business & Investments, Cultural Heritage, Education, Exhibits, Film, Government & Political Science, History, Music, Natural History, Photography, STEM, Women’s Studies, Zoology, Air & Space Science, Social Justice
Location
Washington, DC; New York; Massachusetts; Arizona; Florida; California; Colorado; Illinois; Michigan; New Mexico; Puerto Rico; Texas

Leadership for Change Internship
Smithsonian Affiliations

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.

Function
Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion, Art & Art History, Archival, Communication & Marketing, Cultural Heritage, Design, Education, Environmental Conservation, Government & Political Science, Health , History, Horticulture & Botany, Law, Library, Music, Natural History, Philately, Photography, Public Affairs & Social Media, Research & Analysis, STEM, Visitor Services & Public Programs, Women’s Studies, Writing & Editing, Zoology, Air & Space Science, Ecology, Evolution, & Biology, Social Justice, Accounting, Administrative & Clerical, Anthropology – Cultural, Business & Investments, Cataloguing, Collections Management, Computer & IT, Costumes, Fashion & Textiles, Crafts, Curatorial, Development & Fundraising, Exhibits, Facilities & Engineering, Film, Human Resources, International Relations, Membership, Museum Conservation, Safety, Security & Privacy, Special Events & Festivals
Location
Washington, DC; Hybrid; Maryland; New York; Panama

Conservation Internship for Broadening Access (CIBA)
Central Smithsonian Wide Internships

Application opens: January 4

Application deadline: March 15  at 11:59PM ET

Applicants notified by: April 15

Function
Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion, Administrative & Clerical, Anthropology – Cultural, Archival, Art & Art History, Cataloguing, Collections Management, Computer & IT, Costumes, Fashion & Textiles, Crafts, Cultural Heritage, Curatorial, Design, Education, Exhibits, Facilities & Engineering, Film, History, Museum Conservation, Music, Natural History, Philately, Photography, Research & Analysis, STEM, Women’s Studies, Writing & Editing, Air & Space Science
Location
Washington, DC; Suitland, MD; Penny Dr., MD

Because of Her Story Cohort Internship Program
Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative

As part of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative (AWHI), the Smithsonian will host a cohort of up to 15 Because of Her Story (BOHS) undergraduate or recently graduated interns June 12--August 4, 2023. Through a variety of experiential learning opportunities, including a hands-on internship at a designated Smithsonian unit, and a curriculum of structured cohort activities, BOHS interns will develop familiarity and experience with museums and research units and American women’s history.

Function
Archival, Art & Art History, Cataloguing, Collections Management, Communication & Marketing, Computer & IT, Cultural Heritage, Curatorial, Education, History, Library, Natural History, Public Affairs & Social Media, STEM, Women’s Studies, Writing & Editing, Air & Space Science, Ecology, Evolution, & Biology, Social Justice
Location
Virtual; Washington, DC; Hybrid

Internships at the National Museum of American History
National Museum of American History

Are you interested in US history? Do you want to learn more about the inner workings of history museums--either as an introduction or a deeper dive into an aspect of the museum field? The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (NMAH) offers internships to folks who are excited to engage in professional learning experiences!

Function
Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion, Accounting, Administrative & Clerical, Anthropology – Cultural, Archival, Art & Art History, Business & Investments, Cataloguing, Collections Management, Communication & Marketing, Costumes, Fashion & Textiles, Crafts, Cultural Heritage, Curatorial, Design, Development & Fundraising, Education, Environmental Conservation, Exhibits, Facilities & Engineering, Film, Government & Political Science, Health , History, Horticulture & Botany, Human Resources, International Relations, Law, Library, Membership, Museum Conservation, Music, Natural History, Photography, Public Affairs & Social Media, Research & Analysis, Special Events & Festivals, STEM, Visitor Services & Public Programs, Women’s Studies, Writing & Editing, Air & Space Science, Social Justice
Location
Virtual; Washington, DC; Hybrid
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