Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Council Internship
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Council Internship will provide interns skills and knowledge about issues of inclusion and diversity in a museum setting. It provides an opportunity to learn about the function of a council in a major museum, strategies for inclusion, and how to archive and organize the work of the council.
Goal: Overall, this internship aims to provide an opportunity for an intern to learn about cultural institution practices and contribute to the IDEA Council at NMAH.
Anticipated Learning Objectives: By the end of this internship, the intern will be able to:
- Research and discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in cultural institutions around the US
- Draft and pitch museum policy proposals regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Apply cultural institution practices in their future career
Expected Responsibilities: During the internship, the intern should expect to:
- Schedule and attend meetings, take notes and compile information
- Identify and write short announcements for the Museum intranet
- Organize and keep archives of the council
Ideal Qualifications / Prerequisites: The ideal intern applicant is/has:
- Interested in diversity, equity, and inclusions in cultural institutions
- Some background with research
- Good organizational skills
Audience: This internship is be generalized to provide individuals initial experience in this field. This internship is intended for 1-2 interns.
Timeline: This internship will take place in Fall 2019. This internship can be part time or full-time.
Eligible for Academic Credit: Yes! Interns may receive program or course credit for this experience if approved by their educational institution. Though NMAH does not itself award credit, the Interns and Fellows Office will help coordinate the requirements for credit with the educational institution.
Optional Enrichment Opportunities: Interns are invited to participate in optional opportunities during the internship that support professional growth and foster understanding about the museum field.
Financial Information: This internship does receive a $6,000 stipend to offset living costs.