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Internship Opportunities

Interns

Internships are open to both undergraduate and graduate students, unless otherwise noted. Applicants should have a strong interest in the subject areas covered by the National Building Museum's mission and in museum work in general.

National Building Museum interns have the opportunity to work closely with museum professionals on a variety of projects.  Additionally, Spring and Fall semester interns are offered a resume and cover letter writing workshop.  Summer interns are offered a variety of enrichment activities including lunches with members from all of the Museum's departments, field trips to other area institutions, and a resume and cover letter writing workshop. Gain valuable work experience at a world-class museum!

 

Fall 2013 Internships
 

Collections Management/Archival Intern

Collections
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Building Zone Exhibition Intern

Education, Family Programs
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Curatorial Department Intern, Designing for Disaster exhibition

Exhibitions Department
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Graphic Design Intern

Marketing & Communications
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Video Production Intern

Marketing & Communications
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Public Relations, Marketing, and Social Media Intern

Marketing & Communications
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Internships are being added daily. Please keep checking for new posts.


Internship Application Deadlines

Summer internships (June–August): March 15
Fall Internships (September–December): July 15
Spring Internships (January–May): November 15

Please note: ALL application materials are due by the above dates.

Prospective interns are required to complete the internship application form.

The following items are required for consideration:

  • A recent writing sample (at least four pages)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Your most recent academic transcript (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
  • A statement of purpose related to the department you are interested in
  • A résumé

Please mail or email items listed above to:

National Building Museum
Attn: Volunteer Manager
401 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

ksheldon@nbm.org
(No calls please)

Final considerations will not be made until all documents are received.