Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Explainers Program

Internship Title: Explainers Program

‍Organization: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

‍Location: Washington, DC (also available at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA)

‍Type: Paid

‍Eligibility: Must be at least 16 years old, and a sophomore or junior in high school, maintaining a GPA of 2.7 or higher

‍Program Dates: Ongoing; minimum 15 hours per month

Overview

Explainers are paid student educators who engage museum visitors with hands-on activity carts and interactive demonstrations on topics like the forces of flight and the effects of space on the human body.

Scheduling is flexible and built around each Explainer's academic and extracurricular commitments, making it a good fit for high school students looking for ongoing, paid museum experience.

The program accepts applications twice per year: in the spring and the fall.

To apply, visit the National Air and Space Museum's opportunities page or email NASM-ExplainersProgram@si.edu