Applications Open for Summer Internships at National Air and Space Museum

Interns Tyler Hall and Itzel Camacho work on the brake drums for the “Follow Me” Jeep in the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA. June 13, 2023. [Smithsonian photo by Mark Avino]

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The National Air and Space Museum is inviting applications for its 2024 summer internship program, offering a dynamic opportunity for immersive learning in Washington, D.C. Interns will engage with renowned mentors across various museum disciplines, working alongside accomplished professionals and iconic artifacts.

There are many opportunities for applicants interested in experience in non-flight, aviation-related disciplines, from history research to communications and media.

Some key details:

Duration: 10 weeks, early June to early August
Work format: Full-time, with on-site or hybrid options in the D.C. area
Stipend: $7,000
Application deadline: February 29

To qualify for an internship, applicants must be high school graduates enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a degree program at an accredited college or university. Strong academic records are expected, and international applications are welcome.

Some of the aviation-related internship projects include:

Archival research: Military aviation
Center for Earth and Planetary Studies: Distribution of geologic structures on Europa
Center for Earth and Planetary Studies: Titan’s tectonic history
Communications: Communications and social media
Communications: Digital content and accessibility
Education: Astronomy
Education: S.H.E. Can STEAM Aviation Camp
Education: Soar Together family programs
Graphic design: Publications and marketing

For detailed project descriptions and application information, visit the museum's website.