Trust for the National Mall Internship (Various Focus Areas Available)

Compensation: $18/hr

Term: September - December, 2024, flexible

Expectation: 10 - 12 hours per week

Work Location: Hybrid work environment, with at least 2 days / week in office, 1717 Pennsylvania Ave NW

 

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, transcript, and cover letter to express interest in this position.

 

Description:

Interns at the Trust for the National Mall support the implementation of the Trust's goals and strategies by serving in one of the following focus areas: Education Technology, Philanthropy, or Public Engagement Programs. Interns will gain an understanding of the complex operations of a small nonprofit and will have the opportunity to participate in diverse projects while learning and gaining skills to support their career aspirations. While the focus areas give an overview of projects, incumbents may support work from other focus areas as interested and available.

Intern Focus Areas:

• Education Technology: The Education Technology Intern will play a key role in developing the Trust's new ed-tech software, a platform for sharing the National Mall with teachers and students around the country. For Fall 2024, the intern's responsibilities will concentrate on two main areas: building the AI prototype and organizing educational content. Experience in Content Management Systems (CMS) or Drupal is preferred but not required for this focus area.
• Responsibilities: assist in testing the software with various user groups, correcting AI-generated responses, and collaborating with the Product Manager to refine and prepare the AI prototype. Additionally, the intern will organize media and educational content, ensuring it is well-structured and ready for the project's next iteration
• Philanthropy: The Philanthropy Intern will support the day-to-day fundraising activities of the Philanthropy team. The internship will provide an opportunity to build a background in a variety of fundraising activities, from donor research and prospecting, database management, special events, and more.
• Responsibilities: supporting data entry and hygiene in Salesforce (training will be provided); special events assistance; donor stewardship/correspondence support; donor research and prospecting (training will be provided).
• Public Engagement Programs: The Public Engagement Programs Intern will work with the teams on covering "on the Mall" needs, specifically at the US Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center, Lockkeeper's House, and other priority sites across the Mall. The intern will be integral to ensuring Trust for the National Mall sites are staffed, well cared for, and are engaging places for the public. This work may include staffing sites and public events, such as Astronomy programs and commemorative concerts and the White House Gardens Tours.
• Responsibilities: supporting the execution of public programs; staffing Trust priority sites on the National Mall including the US Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center and the Lockkeeper's House; assist in developing volunteer training materials; support the Youth Ambassador program.
  

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current college student or within 1 year of graduating.
• Able to commit at least 10 hours / week during normal office hours (Monday - Friday). Occasional weekend or evening availability may be required.
• Able to work in person at the Trust for the National Mall office at least 2 days per week.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, take initiative, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Strong connection to the Trust for the National Mall mission, our National Parks, and your preferred focus area.
  
  

 

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, transcript, and cover letter to express interest in this position.

Salary: $18 per hour