Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center School Programs Internship
NOTE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ONLINE PORTAL https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public. HANDSHAKE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Location
Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Description
The National Air and Space Museum's internship program provides firsthand experience working in a museum in an immersive experience including professional development opportunities, enrichment activities and opportunities to collaborate with other interns.
This is a 16-week, part-time internship that includes a $8,000 stipend. The program is scheduled for the Spring semester, but dates can be flexible depending on candidate's schedule.
The School Programs Intern will be in the Youth & Teachers Program Team of the Education Department at the National Air and Space Museum. This internship position will help NASM to educate and inspire students around aerospace topics and deepen engagement through planning and facilitating the STEAM Labs field trips program at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Intern will assist Smithsonian staff with research, development, evaluation, and implementation of education activities for field trip programming for all school grades. Programming topics include rocketry, aviation, game design, history, electronics, space, and art.
The intern will focus on creating a library of resources for facilitators and standardizing training materials, interpretive plans, and facilitation materials.
Number of positions available
1
Requirements
National Air and Space Museum internships are available to undergraduate students, recent graduates, or graduate students.
You must apply through our SOLAA system.
To apply for the internship, please create an account on the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment system (SOLAA) here: https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
Complete applications must include the following:
- Internship program application (found on SOLAA)
- Unofficial transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
- A Statement of Purpose (500-1,000 words) indicating the type of internship you are interested in and explaining how an internship will contribute to your education and career goals
About National Air and Space Museum
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum collects, preserves, studies, and exhibits artifacts, archival materials, and works of art related to the history, culture, and science of aviation and spaceflight and the study of the universe. Its research and outreach activities serve all audiences, within and beyond its walls. The Museum commemorates the past and is committed to educating and inspiring people to foster appreciation for the importance of flight to humanity.