Intern - Native American Initiatives Intern

Mnhs; Idaho; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Minnesota Historical Society is seeking an Intern for Native American Initiatives to support NAMF recruitment, program planning, and materials management. This part-time, temporary role runs Jan 19, 2027 to May 23, 2027, with about 15 hours per week and flexible scheduling aligned to school commitments.

The position offers hands-on experience in a cultural organization and museum work environment. Responsibilities include coordinating seminars, working with MNHS departments, and assisting

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or graduated in the past 12 months.
• Ideal candidates may be pursuing or hold a degree in history, anthropology, public history, sociology, or library/archives.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain an open mind and collaborate in teams.
• Able to adapt to evolving plans and priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Engage in recruitment and program planning for the Native American Museum Fellowship (NAMF).
• Manage NAMF-related administrative tasks such as accruing program materials.
• Coordinate NAMF seminar guests and internships with MNHS departments.
• Coordinate 2-3 community outreach tabling events for NAMF recruitment at MN-local colleges and Native gathering spaces.
• Attend outreach events if able; organize MNHS NAI program materials.

Skills

Recruitment

Program planning

Administrative tasks

Event coordination

Outreach

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

History / anthropology related fields

Job description

Intern - Native American Initiatives Intern

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

Compensation: Typical starting salary $17.02 hourly

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 intern’s school schedule and operational needs. Preferred working hours are 5 hour shifts on Tuesdays-Thursdays from 10:00am-3:00pm.

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.

• 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

Responsibilities:

• Engage in recruitment and program planning for the Native American Museum Fellowship (NAMF);
• Manage NAMF-related administrative tasks such as accruing program materials;
• Work with other MNHS departments to coordinate NAMF seminar guests and internships;
• Coordinate 2-3 community outreach tabling events for NAMF recruitment at MN-local colleges and Native gathering spaces;
• Attend community outreach events if able;
• Organize MNHS NAI program materials.

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, anthropology, public history, sociology, library and archives, or other related degrees.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain an open mind.
• Collaborate effectively in team environments.
• Exercise discretion with confidential information discussed in private project meetings.
• Adapt flexibly to evolving plans and priorities.

At MNHS, we don’t 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.