Summary

The Margaret and Peter Dzwilewski Library and Research Center Intern will work with the Betty Boyd Dettre Library and Research Center (LRC) staff to provide access to the LRC’s collections and resources. The intern will be expected to work on the reference desk, answer questions when appropriate, and perform basic circulation tasks, along with other duties and projects dependent on availability and applicant skill level.

Key Details

• Schedule: 20 hours per week (up to 240 total hours)
• Dates: June – August 2026

Deadline: March 15, 2026

Eligibility

• Applicants must reside in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virgina and must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship by NMWA.
• Applicants must have completed their sophomore year of undergraduate study (or higher) or two-years’ worth of work experience after high school.
• Enrollment in a library and information science graduate program, or interest in pursuing advanced degree in library science is strongly preferred.
• Very strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills and comfort in learning new computer programs and databases
• Strong customer service skills with professional, friendly, and positive demeanor
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interest in research tools

Compensation

$18.40 per hour

About

The National Museum of Women in the Arts is the first museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.

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