2027 Spring Internship - Curator's Office

About the role

This is an internship position with the Curator's Office of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Closing Date: Saturday, 09/26/2026, 11:59 PM ET Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

What you will do

• The Curator's Office was created by Chief Justice Warren E.
• Burger in 1973 to record and preserve the Court's history.
• Its mission is to promote a greater public understanding and appreciation of the nation's highest court.
• Interns in the Curator's Office develop a substantial working knowledge of the role and functions of the Supreme Court, its history, and the architecture of the building.
• All interns gain valuable public speaking and interpersonal skills by conducting tours and Courtroom Lectures and staffing a visitor desk.
• Additionally, each intern will work with one or more staff members on curatorial projects.
• For more detailed descriptions of the curatorial internship positions, see the Curatorial Internship Information page at ***
• Cover letters for candidates interested in the Office of the Curator should specify one or more preferred project areas (Collections Management, Visitor Programs, or Digital Assets Management).

Education

At least two semesters of undergraduate study are required.

How you will be evaluated

We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click ***

Documents you must provide

• A resume A cover letter that explains why you are seeking a spring internship position with the Supreme Court of the United States in the Curator's Office and your dates of availability A transcript Two letters of recommendation, uploaded with the application or recommenders may send to ***

What to expect next

Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.

Additional information

Internship Program participants are eligible for the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. Please note that the Court does not offer a parking benefit.