50th Anniversary Internships, Smithsonian Virtual
Posted February 16, 2021
Description:
These paid, virtual opportunities will be available for Summer 2021. Internships are eight weeks in length but may be performed part-time of full-time (see specific project details). Exact appointment dates are flexible and dependent on the student and intern supervisor’s schedules. Please note preferred appointment dates in your application.
Stipend levels are $600/week full-time or a rate of $15/hour for part-time. The application deadline is March 1, 2021.
How to Apply:
The original internship postings with full description can be found here
Eligibility:
The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives will consider applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria:
- is currently enrolled in an academic program at an accredited college or university
- has graduated from an accredited college or university within the past six months
- has been accepted to an accredited college or university, which is scheduled to start within six months of the internship start date
Instructions:
Applications must be submitted through the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointments system (SOLAA). Applicants should select “Smithsonian Libraries and Archives” as the unit and the appropriate program and project. Please be sure to review individual program and project descriptions before submitting your application.
The following items must be included and uploaded into the SOLAA system as part of your application:
- Essay of 500 to 1,000 words describing your learning objectives, qualifications, and career aspirations and how they relate to this internship
- Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended
- CV/Resume
- Contacts for two professional or academic recommendations. (Candidate inputs names and emails into the SOLAA application system. References are automatically sent an electronic survey and have an opportunity to upload a traditional reference letter.)
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