Office of Advancement Internships

Are you a student who is considering a career in fundraising?

The Smithsonian’s Office of Advancement offers internship opportunities that can provide you with an outstanding, real-world foundation for your future career. As an intern, you will work within a specific department, and have the chance to interact with professionals across the Institution.

Undergraduate and graduate internships are offered throughout the year. Academic credit may be arranged through your school.

Internship opportunities are filled as-needed in the following areas:

  • Membership
  • Communications
  • Donor Relations
  • Corporate/Foundation Relations
  • Prospect/Donor Research
  • Planned Giving
  • Online Fundraising
  • Management Operations

Learn about how to apply for advancement internships (pdf).

Read about specific internship opportunities (pdf) in the Office of Development

To apply: click here and select “Office of Development” from the drop down list (our name has recently changed to Office of Advancement, but the online system has not yet been adjusted to reflect our new name).

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