Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage Internship

Internship Title: Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage Internship

‍Organization: Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage

‍Location: Washington, DC (some virtual and hybrid options available)

‍Type: Paid (stipend)

‍Eligibility: Open to high school students

‍Application Deadline: Apply at least six weeks before your intended start date

‍Program Dates: 8 to 16 weeks; full-time (32–40 hours/week) or part-time (16–24 hours/week)

Overview

Interns at the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage support research and production work tied to the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, and the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives, across a range of cultural heritage disciplines.

To apply, create an account or log in to SOLAA (the Smithsonian's online internship application system) and submit an essay, résumé, transcripts, and letters of recommendation.

Questions can be directed to Arlene Reiniger at reinigera@si.edu.