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KME Digital

Social Media Intern

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$16 - $20.50/hr

... and curation of content ideas * Collaborate with other departments for multi-channel promotional ... Cover Letter * 2-3 Writing Samples or Portfolio Job Type: Part-time/Internship Benefits: * College ...

KME Digital

Social Media Intern

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$16 - $20.50/hr

... and curation of content ideas * Collaborate with other departments for multi-channel promotional ... Cover Letter * 2-3 Writing Samples or Portfolio Job Type: Part-time/Internship Benefits: * College ...

KME.digital

Social Media Intern

Alexandria, VA

$16 - $20.50/hr

... and curation of content ideas * Collaborate with other departments for multi-channel promotional ... Cover Letter * 2-3 Writing Samples or Portfolio Job Type: Part-time/Internship Benefits: * College ...

National Gallery of Art

Museum Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$121K - $187K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

... interns. OPM Qualifications Standard : Individual Occupational Requirements: Museum Curator Series 1015 Associated Group standard: General Schedule Qualification Standards You must meet all ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a curatorial intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Curatorial Intern, you need a background in art history or museum studies, strong research abilities, and attention to detail, often supported by ongoing undergraduate or graduate coursework. Familiarity with collection management systems, digital archiving tools, and basic cataloging protocols is commonly required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills help interns excel when assisting with exhibitions and engaging with diverse audiences. These competencies are vital for supporting curatorial staff, ensuring accurate documentation, and contributing meaningfully to museum initiatives.

What types of projects or responsibilities can I expect during a curatorial internship?

As a curatorial intern, you can expect to assist with a variety of tasks such as researching artists and artworks, cataloguing collections, preparing exhibition materials, and supporting event planning. Interns often help with exhibition installation, writing interpretive texts, and conducting educational outreach. The role typically involves collaborating closely with curators, registrars, and education staff, offering a well-rounded introduction to museum or gallery operations. This experience provides valuable insight into both the creative and administrative sides of curatorial work, helping you develop practical skills for future roles in the field.

What is a curatorial internship?

A curatorial internship is a temporary position, often at a museum, gallery, or cultural institution, where interns assist curators with research, exhibition planning, and collection management. Interns gain hands-on experience in the curatorial field by working on projects such as cataloging artworks, conducting provenance research, and helping organize exhibitions or educational programs. This internship is typically aimed at students or recent graduates interested in museum studies, art history, or related fields, and provides valuable exposure to the day-to-day operations of curatorial departments.

What are the most commonly searched types of Curatorial jobs in Washington?

The most popular types of Curatorial jobs in Washington are:

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Infographic showing various Curatorial Internship job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Internship, 20% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 60% In-person, and 40% Remote job distribution.

Library Internship at the Earth and Planets Laboratory

Carnegie Science

Washington, DC • On-site

Internship

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Description
The internships at the EPL Library will provide opportunities to perform essential tasks to the orderly operations of the library and support large library projects. The internships will focus on hands-on experience in specified areas of librarianship that meets with the course of study of ALA-accredited MLIS programs. The EPL Library Internships are designed for graduate students pursuing a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), and will be under the supervision of the EPL librarian.
Please note: This internship is unpaid and is offered for academic credit and professional experience only.
Areas of Focus:
  • Organization of Information (Collection Development and Management)
    • Assisting in major weeding and reorganization of the library areas*
    • Preparing library statistics reports* (Usage, circulation, ILL, etc)
    • Circulation control and stack management*
    • Interlibrary loans and document delivery, using OCLC Worldshare*
  • Digital Curation and Digitization
    • Digitizing photographs and documents*
    • Assisting with the development and customization of the library's website, and online catalog, ensuring accessibility and user-friendly navigation
    • Managing quality control for scanned library materials and born-digital state documents
    • Managing digital resources, including the integration and setup of new databases
  • Technical Services
    • Applying barcodes to library materials and associate with its respective catalog records
    • Contributing to the preparation of library exhibits, websites, and social media posts*
    • Preparing basic library/archival preservation measures*
    • Serials check-in and claiming*

Qualifications
Required:
  • Current MLIS graduate students from an American Library Associates (ALA) accredited Master's program
  • Recent graduates within six months from an ALA accredited Master's program
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to travel to the Broad Branch Road Campus in Washington, DC
  • Minimum of 10 hours per week

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