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Summer Internship (Curatorial Aide)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $17/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The Architect of the Capitol is accepting applications for Curatorial Aide summer internships, offering skill enrichment and experiential learning while promoting careers in public service. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience within the federal government and throughout the historic campus of the U.S. Capitol.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supporting the research and creation of exhibits that present the history of Congress and the Capitol to the public

Conducting research for museum exhibits

Supporting research requests

Conducting inventory

Cataloguing objects by entering and updating records into the collections database system

Assisting with the installation of yearly art exhibits

Qualification

Art historyMuseum studiesHistoric preservationResearch skillsCommunication skills

Required

You must be a current student who meets the following requirements: Applications will be accepted from college students who are at least sixteen (16) years of age by June 30, 2026

Students must be U.S. Citizens

Students must be at least sixteen (16) years of age by June 30, 2026, and currently attending a college or university

Students must have a major in art history, art, museum studies, historic preservation, or other field related to art and art curation

You must be able to pass a drug test

Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs

You must meet the requirements for the summer internship