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Program in Latino History and Culture Virtual Internship - Fall 2021

**Please note**
  • Please read about how to submit your application on our website. We will not review applications submitted via Handshake; we will only review applications submitted via the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment Database.
  • This internship may be virtual, in-person, or hybrid, depending on the intern's preference and our museum staffing capacity due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  • All accepted interns will have the option to apply for an internship stipend based on disclosed financial need after their selection.

During this internship, interns will learn the ins and outs of planning and developing public engagement created with and for the Latinx communities, including programming, websites, and exhibitions. Interns will be mentored by Magdalena Mieri, Director of the Program in Latino History within the Office of Audience Engagement at the National Museum of American History.

Goal: Overall, this internship aims to introduce students to the specifics of creating a culturally specific program within a mainstream museum.

Status: Virtual or hybrid depending on the intern's preference and our museum staffing capacity due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Anticipated Learning Objectives: By the end of this internship, the intern will:
  • Develop and understanding of museum public engagement practices
  • Contribute ideas based on lived experience to specific Museum programs
  • Practice professional skills in a team setting

Expected Responsibilities: During the internship, the intern should expect to:
  • Actively participate in meetings
  • Meet project and program deadlines
  • Produce well written information

Ideal Qualifications / Prerequisites: The ideal intern applicant is/has:
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Working towards an undergraduate degree in history, anthropology, journalism
  • Knowledge of web platforms

Audience: This internship is specialized for individuals who already have some experience in this field. This internship is intended for 1 intern. Community college students, undergraduates, recent graduates, graduate students, career changers, and other professionals are encouraged to apply.

Timeline: This internship takes place during every internship cycle--spring, summer, or fall. This internship can be part time or full time, depending on intern’s and mentor’s schedule and needs.

Eligible for Academic Credit: Yes! Interns may receive program or course credit for this experience if approved by their educational institution. Though NMAH does not itself award credit, the Interns and Fellows Office will help coordinate the requirements for credit with the educational institution.

Optional Enrichment Opportunities: Interns are invited to participate in optional opportunities during the internship that support professional growth and foster understanding about the museum field.

Financial Information: This opportunity provides a guaranteed stipend of $2,000. Additionally, upon selection, interns will have the opportunity to apply for additional funding based on financial need upon selection, interns will have the opportunity to apply for a stipend based on financial need; the amount of internship stipends depends on the amount of museum funds available and is at the discretion of NMAH. Internship stipends issued by the Smithsonian are not considered salary or meant as compensation, but are awarded to help defray living expenses for an intern during the term of their appointment. If an intern is awarded a stipend, stipends cannot be distributed before the start of an internship, and we typically recommend that an intern has at least enough external funding to cover the first month's expenses to accommodate the wait time required in stipend processing. To learn more, please check out our Internship FAQ page.

If you have any questions about the internship, please contact Caroline Fiertz, Interns & Fellows Program Manager at the National Museum of American History, at NMAHintern@si.edu or 202-633-3556.