Smithsonian Summer Camp Intern
The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) —
Washington, DC
ABOUT TSA
The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) advances the Smithsonian Institutions mission to increase and diffuse knowledge through life-enriching educational and cultural experiences inspired by the Smithsonians research and collections for DC-region students, families, and adults, and for learning communities nationwide.
INTERN DUTIES
Provide much-needed support to the Summer Camp team by assisting with all aspects of the daily running of Summer Camp, including:
Supervision of campers and orchestration of Youth Teacher Assistant program
Upkeep of rosters and camper paperwork, communication with camp instructors and parents
Supply organization and procurement
Provide other assistance as needed
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Experience in arts administration
Creation of and execution of museum-based childrens programs
The opportunity to create Smithsonian camps for upcoming summers
Interaction with top-caliber camp instructors
Volunteer management experience
SEASON
Summer (early June late August)
TIME COMMITMENT
40 hrs/wk; 1 full summer
SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday, 10:00 am 5:00 pm prior to camp, 8:30 am 5:00 pm during summer camp,
COMPENSATION
All TSA Internships are unpaid and housing is not provided. College credit may be granted, but must be coordinated in advance with the intern's university/college. Qualified interns may also be selected to serve as After-Camp Managers and eligible for a bi-weekly stipend. Information about the After-Camp position will be provided during the applicants interview, if selected.
TO APPLY
Complete the online application at http://intern.si.edu/. Click on the link for the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment System (SOLAA). Questions can be directed to the Intern Coordinator at TSAInternships@si.edu or 202.633.8641.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Summer February 1
If you have any questions, please contact:
Ms. Meg Smolinski
Intern Coordinator
1100 Jefferson Drive SW - Suite 3077
PO Box 23293
Washington DC 20026-3293
TSAInternships@si.edu
Phone: 202-633-8641
Fax: 202-633-8909
For more information about internships with The Smithsonian Associates go to: http://residentassociates.org/ticketing/internships/start.aspx