Department: Public Programs - Public Programs Intern
1 Unpaid Undergraduate Internship (20 hours per week)

Job Description
The selected candidate will assist the Public Programs Office by developing and implementing educational programs for the public, as well as training docent volunteers.

Job Duties:
• Develop and implement new public programs based on current or upcoming museum exhibitions.
• Train both volunteers and staff on newly developed programs.
• Assist with guiding tour groups through museum exhibitions.
• Attend monthly docent meetings.
• Assist in developing promotional materials for newly-developed programs.
• Research and contact groups to advertise new programs.

Qualifications:
• Undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate degree in history, public history, museum studies, museum education or education.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Interest in working with the public.
• Some public speaking skills.

How to Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, three references and a writing sample to nmhminfo@afip.osd.mil, ATTN: Public Programs Office. Application deadline is ongoing; November 1st for spring semester; March 1st for summer semester; July 1st for fall semester.

For more information, contact the Public Programs Manager at (202) 782-2673 or at nmhminfo@afip.osd.mil, or visit the museum’s website at www.nmhm.washingtondc.museum.