SCRI’s team is seeking a hybrid intern for the fall/winter of 2024. This internship will involve assisting members of the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative (SCRI) with educational resource development and on-site training program management. The intern may complete up to 50% of their work virtually, with 50% to be completed on-site, under supervision of SCRI staff.

SCRI’s training programs focus on filling the knowledge and skill gap identified in the cultural heritage field: the lack of capacity by cultural heritage stewards to act effectively in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. Professional development opportunities to acquire these skills are rare in the current museum and cultural field, which increases the risk of heritage loss. Since its inception, SCRI has developed a robust compendium of training and works continuously to provide information to all cultural stewards working in the field on how to protect cultural heritage impacted by a disaster through webinars, publications, and practical on-site training.

The 2024 intern will become a part of the SCRI training team and gain experience in adult-learning theory, special event planning, and collections preservation and management.

Details:

• Proposed start date: September 9, 2024
• Proposed end date: December 20, 2023 (15 weeks)
• Schedule: Part-time (16-20 hours per week)
• Stipend: $5,016 – $6,080 (based on available hours). Please note, the intern will be expected to attend, in-person, the full week-long HEART 2024 training in early December 2024.

Application Requirements:

• Current resume or CV
• Cover letter addressing the following points: 1) Previous museum or special event experience; 2) What you hope to accomplish through this internship, and how it would relate to your academic and career goals; 3) What about the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative in particular interests you and leads you to apply for this internship (2-page maximum)
• Copy of transcript
• Contact info for at least 1 reference

All applications must be submitted through the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointments (SOLAA) system. Please visit SOLAA, create an account, and search for “Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative – Training Program Internship” internship. When applying, make sure to select “HEART 2024” as your intended project.

Applications are due by 10:00 pm on Monday July 1, 2024. Interviews with short-listed candidates will be conducted shortly after. Selection will be made by early August 2024.

For more information, please visit the post announcement or email culturalrescue@si.edu(link sends email).