(Internship) Program in Latino History at the National Museum of American History
Description:
Working with the Latino Program Director, the intern will learn about museum programming and community engagement work through a diversity of activities that can include research, communication, and writing to support the internally-oriented LatinxCommons group and the visitor-oriented Latino Program.
Goal: Overall, this internship will introduce interns to the challenges and opportunities to create a more inclusive narrative at the NMAH
Status: Virtual, in-person, or hybrid, depending on the intern’s preference and our museum staffing capacity due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Anticipated Learning Objectives: By the end of this internship, the intern will:
- learn about museum practice in regards to issues of representation at the national museum.
- enhance their research skills and learn about material culture interpretation.
- learn about museum education and program production.
Expected Responsibilities: During the internship, the intern should expect to:
- conduct research
- write short essays
- attend meetings and take notes at meetings
- communicate with others in the museum.
Ideal Qualifications / Prerequisites: The ideal intern applicant has an interest and passion for Latinx history; high Spanish proficiency level; good communication skills; and savvy research skills.
Audience: This internship can be generalized, to provide individuals initial experience in this field, or specialized, for individuals who already have some experience in this field. This internship is intended for 1-2 interns. Community college students, undergraduates, recent graduates, graduate students, career changers, and other professionals are encouraged to apply.
Timeline: This internship typically takes place every semester—fall, spring, and summer. This internship can be full-time or part-time, minimum of 16 hours per week and is expected to be 10 weeks.
Eligible for Academic Credit: Yes! Interns may receive program or course credit for this experience if approved by their educational institution. Though NMAH does not itself award credit, the Interns and Fellows Office will help coordinate the requirements for credit with the educational institution.
Optional Enrichment Opportunities: Interns are invited to participate in optional opportunities during the internship that support professional growth and foster understanding about the museum field.
Financial Information: This opportunity provides a guaranteed minimum stipend of $2,000 to accommodate any commuting or technology needs during the internship. Additionally, upon selection, interns will have the opportunity to apply for a stipend based on financial need; the amount of internship stipends depends on the amount of museum funds available and is at the discretion of NMAH. If an intern is awarded a stipend, stipends cannot be distributed before the start of an internship, and we typically recommend that an intern has at least enough external funding to cover the first month’s expenses to accommodate the wait time required in stipend processing. To learn more, please check out our Internship FAQ page.