The Leadership for Change Internship strengthens students’ understanding and commitment to social justice and leadership through meaningful, hands-on projects and access to leaders in the field. All projects will focus on one or more of the four core topic areas: women’s history, climate change, race and social justice, and the changing American narrative (including rural initiatives, immigration, education, civics, democracy, and other topics). All internships are 32 hours per week and take place June 10-August 2, 2024. Students receive a modest stipend, plus travel and housing assistance (where applicable). Application deadline is February 26, 2024.
There are two internship opportunities available:
Smithsonian Affiliate Hybrid Internship
- This opportunity matches interns with one of several participating Smithsonian Affiliate organizations. This is a hybrid internship—interns will spend 4 weeks in-person at an Affiliate organization and 4 weeks working virtually at their home location.
Washington, D.C. Internship
- This opportunity matches interns with one of several participating Smithsonian museums or offices. This option is 8 weeks in-person on the Smithsonian campus.