Call for Smithsonian American Women’s History Internship Program 2026 is open now!!!
Women’s History Internship program offers paid internships that amplify women’s stories to tell a more complete American history, reach a diverse audience, and empower and inspire people from all walks of life. The 2026 Women’s History Internship Program will take place from June 8 to August 7, 2026, in Washington, DC. Interns will receive a $1,200 weekly stipend and reimbursement for travel to and from Washington, DC.
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In 2026, They will host four interns for the following projects:
- Advancement Operations: Interns will learn how an Advancement department functions, assist with operational responsibilities, and build skills in donor relations, database management, and event planning. This internship combines practical responsibilities with mentorship, offering a wide variety of experiences that prepare interns for future roles in the Advancement field. Interns will also be part of an exciting moment for the museum as they plan the inaugural Making History Network Summit.
- Communications Program: “Beyond Notable” Communications Internship: The “Beyond Notable” internship offers a unique opportunity to make women’s history more accessible and discoverable online. Interns will work closely with two mentors to research women’s lives using archival materials, databases, and scholarly sources, then translate findings into engaging narratives for the museum’s “Beyond Notable” blog series.
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- Digital Program: As part of their Learning and Public Engagement team, the Digital Community Engagement Internship offers the chance to design innovative programs that empower, excite, and educate audiences everywhere about the future of women’s history. Interns will contribute to projects such as We Do Declare: Women’s Voices on Independence, which explores women’s pursuit of independence through the lens of economic power, and the Discoverability Lab, which explores how new tools and approaches can help make women’s history more discoverable online.
- Museum Administration: This internship provides a unique perspective on the research, planning, and management efforts that build a museum’s operational infrastructure. Interns will learn how funding, staffing, policy compliance, technology systems, and asset management intersect to ensure we maintain the public’s trust.
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United StatesBenefits
- Interns receive a stipend of $1,200 per week to help offset living expenses.
- The program provides reimbursement for travel costs to and from Washington, D.C., at the start and end of the internship
- Access to hands-on experience in museum operations, research, digital engagement, or communications.
Eligibilities
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be a current U.S. college student or a recent graduate.
- Recent graduates must have completed their degree within 12 months of the program start date (within 12 months of June 2026).
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment system (SOLAA) at solaa.si.edu.
Application Deadline: February 12, 2026 (17 Days Remaining)
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