United States Holocaust Memorial Museum The Power of Truth: 20 Years
Museum   Education   Research   History   Remembrance   Genocide   Support   Connect
Donate

The Museum

Volunteer Appreciation, 2010
Volunteer Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
Memorable Moments and Memorable Years [PDF]

 

 

Internship Online Application


To complete the following application, you will need information about your academic record, places of employment, and volunteer experience, as well as a personal statement and contact information for three references.

Once you have completed the entire application, please hit the “send” button at the end of the application. A confirmation e-mail with additional information will be sent to you once we receive your application.

 

APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
E-mail
Current Address
Permanent Address
(if different from above)
Telephone Number
Emergency Contact Person
Name
Relationship
Telephone Number
DESIRED INTERNSHIP SEMESTER
   Fall (deadline July 1)
   Spring (deadline October 15)
   Summer (deadline March 1)
Specific Available Dates to
Number of Hours Available Each Week
Specific Days Available Each Week if Known
AREAS OF INTEREST
Your selections help the Museum to determine which internships may be a good match. To assist us in considering your application, select items from the list below that relate to your interests.
 Administration
 Collections Management
 Education
 Genocide Studies
 Legal Affairs
 Media Relations
 Retail
 Translation
 Volunteer Coordination
 Archival Reference
 Conservation
 Exhibitions
 Holocaust Studies
 Library Science
 Network Engineering
 Safety/Security
 Video Production
 Web Design
 Audience Research
 Data Management
 Fundraising
 Information Architecture
 Marketing/Advertising
 Outreach
 Technical Services
 Visitor Services
Other:
DESIRED INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Briefly describe what kind of work you envision performing during the internship.


Will you receive credit from your college/university for the internship?
 Yes
 No
       (If Yes, how many? )

 Please consider me for paid internships only.
 Please consider me for both paid and unpaid internships.

What kind of enrichment activities do you wish experience during your internship?
 Assisting with Museum Programs
 Field Trips
 Meeting Museum Staff
Other:
 Attending Lectures
 Library Access
 Resume Writing
 Exhibition Visits
 Meeting other Interns
 Working with Visitors
SPECIALIZED SKILLS THAT YOU POSSESS

Foreign Language Abilities
  Oral
Translation		   Written
Translation
(from English)		   Written
Translation
(into English)
   
   
   

Briefly highlight and describe other knowledge, skills, and/or abilities you will bring to the internship:


Check any boxes where you have had training and/or experience
 Application Development
 Assessments
 Data Entry
 Graphic Design
 Photography
 Tour Guiding
 Word Processing
 Art/Artifact Handling
 Cataloguing
 Data Management
 Help Desk
 Proposal Writing
 Transcription
 Writing
 ASL
 Customer Service
 Editing
 Network Support
 Research
 Interactive Media
Other:
ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Current (or most recent) College or University
Name
Address/Location
Major
Minor (or second major)
Total Units/Credits completed
Type of Degree and Date Received/To be Received
Relevant Courses (and grades) received
Other College or University Study
Name
Address/Location
Major
Minor (or second major)
Total Units/Credits completed
Type of Degree and Date Received/To be Received
Relevant Courses (and grades) received
Please describe other educational courses you have completed, including certificate programs:
WORK AND/OR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Please list or describe your work and volunteer experience:
PERSONAL STATEMENT

Please describe why you are interested in the Museum’s internship opportunities. Include comments on your goals, including career and educational objectives, and how the internship would assist you in achieving your goals.
REFERENCES

Please provide the names, titles, and contact information for three professional and/or academic references:


How did you learn about the Museum’s internships?