Intern Community Engagement Research and History Sharing

Saint Paul, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

TITLE: Intern -Community Engagement Research and History Sharing

LOCATION: History Center - 345 W Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul MN 55102

COMPENSATION: $16.50 hourly

HOURS: This is a part-time temporary position from approximately June 8 2026 to December 31 2026. A part-time intern must be available to work 15 hours per week. This position offers a flexible work schedule coordinated with the interns schedule and operational needs. Preferred working hours are 5 hour shifts M-TH between 9-5.

POSTING DATE: March 2 2026

DEADLINE DATE: March 23 2026

SEMINAR EVENTS: Interns are required to participate in three in-person seminars focused on professional development learning how cultural organizations operate and building a network of industry professionals. At the end of the semester interns complete a final presentation to share their work.

Please ensure you are available for these dates when applying:

Thursday June 18 from 11:30am-1:00pm
Thursday July 21 from 1:00-3:00pm
Thursday August 13 from 3:30-5:30pm
Final Presentations: Thursday August 27 from 11:00am-1:00pm

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Societys career center at include a cover letter resume and any required additional materials by the application deadline date.

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE:

Writing sample.

DESCRIPTION: The Department of Inclusion and Community Engagement and The Arc Minnesota seek an intern to work in collaboration on a project-based internship. Goals of this internship are to:

Document the history of The Arc Minnesota for community understanding
Grow the documentation of this history and its impact on state and national disability history
Ensure this vital history is available to those impacted and to the greater community
Create a deeper understanding and appreciation of this social justice movement

The project entails:

Identifying and gathering primary and secondary sources from the Minnesota Historical Society and the Arc Minnesotas Collections
Conducting and documenting oral histories and additional research if needed
Creating an engaging and accessible narrative summary for the public
Working with the Arc Minnesota to share findings with the community

Potential deliverables may include:

An ArcGIS StoryMap website
Creation of an Ancestry Tree/timeline for all Arc mergers across MN
Poster exhibit display
Tabling materials
Website and social media content creation

See project collaboration guide for details. Intern will engage with community members connected to The Arc Minnesota. Engagement may include in-person virtual and/or phone interviews going through historical information and conducting additional research.

The Arc Minnesota will provide guidance support and source finding as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Attend meetings with MNHS and the Arc MN staff; 2) Provide updates of project progress; receive and implement feedback; 3) Research write edit and submit narrative summaries related to the history role and impact of The Arc Minnesota; 4)Conduct communication with community members; 5) Document and share role history and impact of The Arc MN to the IDD community specifically domestically and internationally.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application. Graduate-level students preferred.
Ideal candidates might be currently pursuing or have graduated with a degree in the following areas: History Disability Studies Ethnic Studies Justice and Human Rights Anthropology Sociology Political Science Heritage Studies and Public History Social Work
Experience and/or training in research technique and best practice
Comfortable and willing to work with primary and secondary sources
Demonstrated writing and editing skills detail and accuracy oriented
Can meet deadlines and prioritize work
Experience conducting oral histories or source interviews preferred
Preference given to applicants with knowledge of or lived experience as a person with a disability
Includes virtual work and in-person work at the History Center and some community locations. Must have travel availability and transportation options for travel within the Twin Cities metro area if requested.

Should you have questions with the application process email or call .

At MNHS we dont just accept difference we celebrate it we support it and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees interns volunteers our products and services and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum and we seek to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.

Required Experience:

Intern

TITLE: Intern -Community Engagement Research and History SharingLOCATION: History Center - 345 W Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul MN 55102COMPENSATION: $16.50 hourlyHOURS: This is a part-time temporary position from approximately June 8 2026 to December 31 2026. A part-time intern must be available to work 15...