Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Gallery: Interpretive Intern
November 14th, 2007- Internship Opportunity
- Interpretive Internships An Interpretive Intern would support Interpretive Programs through exhibition research, content trainings and facilitating informal conversations in the galleries with the general public. Interns will periodically meet with museum staff, visit behind the scenes, and discuss interpretation techniques and their experience working with museum visitors. Academic Year and Summer Internships Four volunteer internships are available throughout the academic year on a part-time basis. The fall/spring internship program corresponds to the academic semester schedule, and runs from mid-September through mid-April. Five volunteer internships are available mid-May through mid-August. Stipends and Awards While both academic year internships and undergraduate summer internships are typically unpaid, academic credit can often be arranged through the interns' own college or university. The following stipends and awards are available: Hirshhorn Graduate Interns Academic year interns who are currently enrolled as graduate students are eligible for funding. The Hirshhorn is providing two interns per semester with stipends of $1500 for nine weeks. Summer Internships for Diversity in the Museum Profession As part of the Hirshhorn’s commitment to increasing the diversity of candidates entering the museum profession, the museum offers summer internship funding for three outstanding candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to museum careers. The internship is open to U.S. citizens only. The program encourages applications from African-American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic, Middle Eastern and Pacific Islander candidates from DC and the surrounding area. Please indicate on your application if you wish to apply for this stipend. Stipends are $4000 for nine weeks of full time, five day a week commitment.
- This program is open to upper-level undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate students. Candidates must possess a strong background in art history from 1960's to the present, however students in good academic from studio art, writing, and education programs are strongly encouraged to apply. Research, writing, organizational skills, thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as sensitivity to interacting with the general public are required
- Apply through the museums website at hirshhorn@si.edu