Internships

SQCC accepts intern applications on a rolling basis. General application deadlines for the Fall, Spring, and Summer internships are below:

• Spring Internship – 15 October
• Summer Internship – 15 March ( EXTENDED TO MARCH 22)
• Fall Internship – 15 June

Interns will provide crucial assistance to SQCC’s conferences, events, and outreach activities. This internship offers a unique opportunity to participate in the organization’s core outreach mission.

Program Description

Outreach

• Assist in efforts to promote Omani culture through assisting with the design and implementation of public programming, teacher workshops, and other outreach activities
• Photograph SQCC events for website and social media
• Provide tours of SQCC’s permanent exhibition space
• Assist with the Arabic language program events and activities.

Research and Writing

• Conduct research for upcoming SQCC museum exhibitions, conferences, and special events
• Write item descriptions, exhibition pamphlets, and conference guide materials
• Catalog new additions to the SQCC permanent exhibition collection
• Conduct research and write entries for the Indian Ocean in World History website (www.indianoceanhistory.org), a K-12 teacher resource

Required Skills

• Applicants should have strong research, writing, and interpersonal skills, as well as familiarity with the Arab World in general and Oman in particular 
• Prior experience in research, event planning, and communications is preferred.
• Basic photography skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with Oman
• Photoshop skills preferred
• Arabic language ability
• General graphic design skills preferred 

More Information

• The internship is based in Washington, D.C.
• Interns will receive a stipend. 
• Please note that candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Applicants must be fluent English speakers.
• Undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates are eligible.
• Candidates with full-time availability are strongly preferred (M-F 10-5), though part-time schedules will be considered.
• SQCC is not responsible for arranging accommodations or facilitating visa applications for applicants.
• SQCC will contact only those candidates who are extended an interview.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted and reviewed on an on-going basis.

Please send the following to [email protected] with a subject line “Internship Application—Full Name.” Please indicate in the subject line which internship session you are applying for (fall/spring/summer). 

• Cover letter, including availability
• Resume
• List of three references
• Brief writing sample (no more than four pages, an excerpt is fine)

Please direct any questions about the SQCC internship to [email protected]