Communications and Partnerships Assistant (Intern)

You are: focused, energetic, and a gifted storyteller. Passionate about museums and culture, you love a well-crafted email and never miss an opportunity to follow up with new connections.

You’ll work closely with AIB’s Director of External Affairs to build enthusiasm for AIB through communications, partnerships, and special events. A typical day could see you designing a presentation for cutting-edge tech partners, storyboarding a marketing video, and researching speakers for an upcoming festival. Excellent writing and speaking skills, strong work ethic, and a “get ‘er done” mindset are a plus. Other projects: media outreach, graphic design, email and social media, public speaking, presentations, branding, and writing.

Interns will be involved in crafting messaging for internal and external partners and promulgating the brand of the AIB. Expect to learn how a growing professional communications operation runs and the many tools used to build and shape a public brand and profile. Interns will gain experience with and understanding of various branding and messaging techniques.

These positions are best fit for college juniors/seniors and graduate students. We ask for a commitment of at least three (3) full days a week for a full semester.

Anyone who is eligible for an internship at the Smithsonian can apply to intern with the Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building. Eligibility for Smithsonian internships is generally defined as someone seeking a guided learning opportunity related to their academic or professional goals. Foreign students are eligible to apply. All Smithsonian interns must be 14 years of age or older.