Jobs and Internships with the Federal Government
- Various locations
American Anthropological Association
- Housing/meal stipend
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Fellowships and Internships
Smithsonian Internship Application Deadlines
- See various programs about stipend, duration, location, etc.
- Internship opportunities at 13 different museums, 8 research centers, and 9 outreach programs
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage Internships
The Washington, DC-based arm of the Smithsonian Institution offers year-round internships in cultural anthropology, folklore, ethnomusicology, museum studies and arts administration. Internships are oriented towards the annual Smithsonian Folk Life Festival.
Margaret Mead Film Festival (apply before Fall)
Internships for High School, College, and Graduate Students
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Pathways Program
HUD, a federal agency, offers a variety of programs tailored to professional development, some for college credit and tailored to your academic interests.
The Student Conservation Association
The SCA offers paid internships at national parks throughout the country, many involving cultural interpretation. Pay includes travel to and from site, room, and a modest weekly stipend. At the end of your commitment you are eligible for Americorps grants applicable to student loans.
National Park Service Historic Preservation Program
Youth Programs (U.S. National Park Service)
- Various programs/ locations – may include local
- Stipend
U.S. Department of State
- Paid/unpaid
- Undergrad/grad
- Various locations;
- Several programs
