Education Internship
NOTE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ONLINE PORTAL https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public. HANDSHAKE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Description
Get ready to take flight with an Education internship at the National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, VA. S.H.E Can interns learn the basics of aviation, design thinking and museum education.
This intern position will help NASM to educate and inspire students around aviation topics and deepen engagement through planning the S.H.E. Can STEAM Aviation Camps and Level 3 Ground School course. Intern will assist Smithsonian staff with research, development, evaluation, and planning of education activities for summer STEM camps and school-year programming taking place in the DC region. Topics include rocketry, aviation, game design, history, electronics, space, and art.
This is a 16-week, part-time internship that includes a $7,500 stipend. The opportunity is scheduled to run from February through May 2025, but dates can be flexible depending on candidate's schedule.
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
When applying, you will search for “National Air and Space Museum Academic Year Internship”. On the final page of the application, you will indicate which specific project you are interested in on the Project Choices section, which is were you will select the open “SHE Can” opportunity.
The application will be open until the position is filled.
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.