Social Media Intern

About Associates: Smithsonian Associates advances the Institution’s mission “to increase and diffuse knowledge” through life-enriching educational and cultural experiences inspired by the Smithsonian’s research and collections for DC-region students, families, and adults, and for learning communities nationwide.

Intern Duties:

Create new content and research relevant content to publish to Smithsonian Associates’ Blog, Facebook, and Twitter accounts
Update account profile information and customize profile design
Monitor and respond to comments; engage fans and followers in conversation
Research and implement new creative strategies for expanding social media reach
Attend Associates events to develop content for blog & other social media platforms
Assist with monitoring and reporting on the success of social media initiatives

Professional Development Opportunities:

Create and customize profiles and pages on new and existing social media platforms
Gain experience in communicating to a large audience and representing the Smithsonian brand
Network with interns in Smithsonian Associates and across the Smithsonian

Qualifications:

Enthusiastic about social media
Excellent research and writing skills
Professional demeanor, organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within identified timeframes
Keen attention to detail when proofreading, copyediting, and fact-checking
Comfortable utilizing Facebook, Twitter, Typepad, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, Tumblr, Hootsuite
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to take and upload digital photos; photography experience a plus

Seasons: Spring (Jan - May), Summer (Jun - Aug) and Fall (Sept - Dec)

Time Commitment:20 hours/week minimum; 1 full semester

Schedule: Mon - Fri, timing flexible

Supervisor: Jeanie Arnold, Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist

Compensation: All Associates internships are unpaid and housing is not provided. College credit may be granted, but must be coordinated in advance with the intern’s university/college.

Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

To be considered in the first round of applications, please submit your materials by the dates below:

Fall Positions: July 1

Winter/Spring Positions: October 1

Summer Positions: February 1

Applications received after these dates will still be considered on an as-needed basis.

To Apply: Complete the online application at http://SmithsonianAssociates.org/Internships. Questions can be directed to the Intern Coordinator at TSAInternships@si.edu or (202) 633-8631.