Summer Internship Program

Thank you for your interest. The opportunity to apply for a NASM Summer Intern position is now closed. Applicant will be notified by April 20 of their selection status.

Our structured summer internship program provides firsthand experience working at a museum. It's a great introduction to museum work or an opportunity to expand on previous experience.

The 2022 summer internship program offers virtual, hybrid, and in person opportunities.

Each year, positions are available in areas such as aviation or space history, planetary science, exhibits, communications, museum management, and education. Students from all fields of study are encouraged to apply.

During the 10-week program, each intern is assigned a supervisor and works on an internship project and other tasks. In addition to their projects, interns also meet virtually as a group for presentations, professional development opportunities, enrichment activities, and tours.

Fast Facts

Length: 10 weeks, full-time
2021 Dates: June 6 to August 12
Stipend: $5,500
2021 Application Due Date: March 1, 2022
Questions? Email: StaplesAn@si.edu

Available Internships in 2022

This year we will be offering the following internships. View all internship project descriptions.

In Person

Aeronautics: Military Gallery Digital Media Support
Education: Discovery Station Programs
Education: Explainer Program
Education: Hilton Middle School Programs
Education: STEM Camp
Education: STEM Camp (Part Time)
Logistics: Logistics Department

Hybrid

Aeronautics: Military Gallery Digital Media Support
Center for Earth and Planetary Studies: Analysis of Basaltic Sediment Samples
Center for Earth and Planetary Studies: Exploring the Tectonism of Saturn's Moon Titan
Center for Earth and Planetary Studies: Fluvial Features
Center for Earth and Planetary Studies: Investigating Martian Flood Discharges
Center for Earth and Planetary Studies: Venus Geologic Studies with Radar Data
Collections Processing Unit: Artifact Shipping Document Reconciliation
Communications: Media Relations/Press, Marketing, Social Media and Other Duties
Education: Discovery Station Programs
Education: Explainer Program
Education: Hilton Middle School Programs
Education: Soar Together @ Air and Space Family Program
Education: Soar Together @ Air and Space Family Programs (Part Time)
Education: Teacher Professional Development Programs
Education: Video Broadcast System
Visitor Experience and Education: Astronomy Education
Visitor Experience and Education: Public Programs
Visitor Services: Visitor Services Intern

Virtual

Education: Early Childhood Programs
Communications: Digitization, Digital Accessibility

View all internship project descriptions.

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest. The opportunity to apply for a NASM Summer Intern position is now closed. Applicant will be notified by April 20 of their selection status.

FAQs

When does the internship program take place?
The 2022 Summer Internship Program will run from June 6 to August 12, 2022. Interns work full-time, 40 hours a week for 10 weeks.

Are the dates flexible?
We are happy to work with you to figure out a start and end date that work with your existing commitments and school schedule. However, a commitment of 10 weeks during the summer is required.

Is there financial support for this internship?
We provide a $5,500 stipend to help interns defray expenses. This stipend is administered in intervals during the internship period.

Who can apply?
To be considered for the Summer Internship Program, you must be a high school graduate and be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a degree-granting undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university. You are expected to have a strong academic record. Applicants from outside the U.S. are welcome! More information for international interns is available on the intern orientation website.

What do I need to know to qualify for an internship?
Internships are opportunities to learn and grow your skills. While you don't necessarily need work experience related to the internship you plan to apply for, you are expected to have a base knowledge of or familiarity with the subject (e.g. exhibits design interns will be expected to have familiarity with programs such as Illustrator and Photoshop).