Community Engagement & Archives Research Intern

ADP, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Intern - Community Engagement Research Intern at Minnesota History Center, St. Paul, MN. This temporary, part-time position runs roughly Jan 19, 2027 to Aug 29, 2027, with 8-15 hours weekly and flexible scheduling including evenings.

Seminars and a final presentation are required, with dates in Feb–May 2027. Research will focus on the TCJACL history, contributing to broader Asian American history and civil rights contexts.

Qualifications

• Some experience doing archival research.
• Experience with community engagement and public participation projects.
• Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings.
• Interest in Asian American history and culture.

Responsibilities

• Research archival materials across libraries and repositories to gauge records related to TCJACL.
• Develop a plan for preserving materials and sharing the catalogue with researchers.
• Explore digitization and online repositories to expand public access to materials.
• Create a prioritization plan for digitization efforts.
• Attend meetings, events, or programs with TCJACL as needed.
• Create and present a community timeline to be shared at events and online.

Skills

Archival research

Community engagement

Public presentations

Flexibility

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student (or recent graduate)

Job description

Intern - Community Engagement Research Intern at Minnesota History Center, St. Paul, MN. This temporary, part-time position runs roughly Jan 19, 2027 to Aug 29, 2027, with 8-15 hours weekly and flexible scheduling including evenings.

Seminars and a final presentation are required, with dates in Feb–May 2027. Research will focus on the TCJACL history, contributing to broader Asian American history and civil rights contexts.