Intern Volunteer Services Intern

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

COMPENSATION: Typical starting salary$17.02 hourly

HOURS: This is a part-time temporary position from approximately January 19 2027 to May 23 2027. A part-time intern must be available to work 15 hours per week. This position offers a flexible work schedule coordinated with the interns school schedule and operational needs. Preferred working hours are 3-5 hour shifts M-F between 9am and 5pm. The internship includes some evening and weekend shifts which will be scheduled in advance with the intern.

POSTING DATE: October 7 2026

DEADLINE DATE: October 26 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 February 4 from 11:30am-1:00pm

• Thursday March 18 from 1:00-3:00pm

• Thursday April 22 from 2:00-4:00pm

• Final Presentations: May 23 from 11:30am-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.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Provide a high level of customer service to both volunteers and staff in other departments ensuring consistent communication and relationship building; 2) Support the Volunteer Services team in rolling out a new volunteer management system including system set up staff training and volunteer training at various sites; 3) Assist with volunteer recruitment and placement including posting opportunities sending recruitment emails tabling at community events putting on information sessions at sites and creating and implementing an in person and online volunteer orientation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application.

• Ideal candidates might be currently pursuing or a graduate with a degree in the following areas: History Nonprofit Management Communications Human Resources Sociology Psychology Event management.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a welcoming customer-focused attitude toward volunteers staff and community members.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and comfort adapting to or learning new software systems.

• High energy and confidence presenting or tabling at community recruitment events and information sessions.

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.