Marketing & Communications (Project Management) - Intern

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a federally chartered, nonpartisan institution that was created by the US Congress to serve as America’s national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust and an educational institution dedicated to the history and lessons of the Holocaust. The Museum seeks to educate Americans from all 50 states and all walks of life as well as international audiences. The Museum has three areas of expertise: Holocaust remembrance, Holocaust scholarship and education, and genocide prevention.

In carrying out its important memorial and educational mission, the Museum is guided by its institutional values for our workplace: Honor the memory of the victims; carry out our work with dignity, humility, integrity and respect for others; and strive for excellence through teamwork, rigor, and a culture of continuous learning. Consistent respect for others is the foundation for trust, collegiality and inclusion.

Overview of Internship

Division/Branch: : Operations/Marcom PM

Hourly Rate of Pay: $16.00

Weekly Number of Work Hours: 15

Application Deadline: November 1, 2026 (12:00 am EST)

information about the role and the office :

This position is located within the Operations Division in the MarCom Project Management Branch in the Office of Marketing and Communications (MarCom), and reports to the Manager of MarCom Project Management. The MarCom Project Management Branch is responsible for managing a collaborative process for the cross-functional implementation of a wide range of projects that advance the priorities of our internal partners, MarCom, and the institution more broadly.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist project managers with tracking deliverables for projects, ensuring timelines are correct and can be met
• Update and maintain project schedules in smartsheet
• With the project managers, assess risks for projects
• Makes updates in Smartsheet templates and sheets
• Builds reports in Smartsheet to assist in tracking projects
• Schedules meetings and creates agendas
• With the Manager and Senior Project Manager, tracks and helps review processes and informational documents for the branch
• With the Manager, updates the PM Handbook and Smartsheet Dashboard
• Works on Events Calendar for MarCom
• Manages small projects for the Museum

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education in marketing, communications/public relations, and/or project management is required
• Project management work experience can be used in place of education
• Excellent communication skills - verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of databases and spreadsheets in order to track deliverables
• Expertise with Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Smartsheet is preferred

How To Apply:

A complete application consists of the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Incomplete applications received will not be considered for advancement.

To be eligible to participate in the Internship Program, students must meet the following enrollment criteria:

• • The student must be 18 years or older currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university
  • The student must have completed at least the first semester of their freshman year (At least at the time of application)
  • Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States
  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • Must reside in the United States for the full duration of the internship program.
  • Must complete their background check while physically present in the United States

Interviews for the Spring 2027 internship program will begin in November 2026 for advanced applicants. Final selection decisions will be made in December 2026, and all candidates will be notified of their status via email by Human Resources.